H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update 11-06-09 Fact Sheet: Seasonal flu and H1N1 flu
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update 10-22-09

Like other districts, we are experiencing more flu-related absences in our schools.  It would not be unusual to see absence rates in a classroom or school of 10 to 20%. We continue to remind students about prevention strategies and appreciate your help with keeping ill children at home until they are fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication). Our district is in communication with the public health departments to monitor absence rates and symptoms.  For most people the flu remains a mild/moderate illness and resolves in 3-5 days. 

Although the national vaccine is supply is still limited, both King and Snohomish counties continue to receive and distribute vaccine.  Most doses are going to private health care providers and hospitals.  Both King and Snohomish counties are providing a small weekly supply of vaccine to local pharmacies starting Nov. 6th. A current list of health care providers and pharmacies who have vaccine are available for King and Snohomish County. Pharmacies will hold a special clinic or take appointments by phone.  Some locations are only vaccinating certain age groups.  There is administration fee that may be covered by some insurance plans.  The focus remains to vaccinate those identified as more at risk for flu complications.  Check these websites frequently as information and availability continues to change. Families with children at risk for flu complications, who have a regular medical provider, should contact that provider about vaccine availability.  Information is available from the Washington State Department of Health on H1N1 flu illness in children with chronic conditions and special health care needs. A special hotline is available in King County to assist with questions or concerns in multiple languages. 1-877-903-5464.

Please remember to check the district website or King County Public Health and Snohomish County Public Health websites for updates and new information.

For the latest information about the swine flu and the District's response to it, check the Northshore School District H1N1 Influenza website.

Northshore School District's H1N1 Influenza Information website
Sep 2 letter to Northshore families - English  Español

Eduplace is a resource available to parents and families looking for additional math support for their student at home. Parents will find:
  eGlossary, unit overviews and letters, math background information,
  dtudent resources for home, including eGames and eManipulatives

For more information,visit http://eduplace.com. Once there, select our state (Washington), then mathematics, and lastly Math Expressions. Parents will find math resource information by selecting the "Families" tab.

Families may apply for free and reduced meals with the Northshore School District at any time during the school year. If families qualify they may also be eligible for reduced fees for other school programs such as field trips and participation fees for sports.

Applications are available at all schools or by request from the Northshore Food Service Office at 425-408-7822.

Head Start helps children get ready for school. Our program is a FREE, part-day pre-school program for 3 and 4 year olds. To qualify, your family must meet income guidelines. Please call Barbara Stratton at 425-408-4861. Interpreters are available. Feel free to leave a message in your home language. Applications are also available in the Kenmore Elementary school office. More information...

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