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Pertussis Update:
Friday, January 27
Two cases of pertussis
are confirmed
at Stevens School,
Some children are returning to
school too soon
A
second case of pertussis, also known
as whooping cough, has been confirmed in a fifth
grade pupil at Stevens Elementary School who was
recently in close contact with the first child. The school
has sent informational letters home to all
parents.
The Saratoga
County Department of Health reminds parents that
tested children must finish their course of
antibiotics before returning to school.
Please see the District's
Pertussis Info & Updates page for copies of the
informational letters that went home from Mr.
Rothacker as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions
about pertussis and hygiene tips. |
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February Calendar
Notes...
During the month of
February, our PTA is hosting two Science Nights for our
SuperStars, we have a half-day for staff development,
and we have a week's vacation for our Winter Recess.
Wed. Feb 1st & 8th -- Stevens
PTA Science Nights
Thurs. Feb 2nd -- Half Day for Grades
1-5, dismissal is at noon
Mon. Feb 20th-Fri.
Feb 24th -- No School, Winter Recess
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2011-12
information for parents
Info on
this website includes our Student & Parent Handbook that describes
Stevens School
programs, services and "rules of the road."
It has been updated for 2011-12.
Parents will receive a printed copy of the handbook
in September, but can also review it here anytime as
needed. Click on Student Handbook on the right for a copy of
this pdf file. (Requires Acrobat Reader.) |
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 Stevens
Bus Routes
Bus routes
are in the printed district
calendar that was mailed to all households in August.
You can also view the most recent list of routes online at
Stevens Bus Routes.
Parents: Please remember that a Bus Stop Change
Form needs to be filled out EVERY YEAR if your child
will be bused to or from a location other than your
home. See
Child Care Policies for more information, a copy
of the form, and a list of state-licensed day care
providers within our school district. |
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Reminders from the Nurse:
Students in kindergarten, second and fourth
grades plus any students new to the district
must submit a completed school physical form.
(Click here for a pdf copy of this form.)
Parents: please send completed physical forms and
immunization records to the nurse as soon as
possible.
Also, remember that medications given
during the school day need to come in the
original bottle with a written doctor's notice.
All medications must be delivered by an adult. |
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If Your Child is Absent...
Parents should always notify the school by
9:00AM,
either by
phone or by e-mail, whenever their child will be
absent. If there is no call or e-mail from a
parent, the office staff must verify the student is
absent by calling the parent. (Note: A written
excuse with a parent signature is still required
when the child returns to school.)
 Call the office at 399-9141
ext. 3500. This number is always available.
Or
click here to send an Absent Child e-mail.
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NEW:
Additional information requested |
Parents: When you
call or email us to say your child will be
absent due to illness, please briefly share your
child's symptoms. Please indicate if your child
has: |
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● Fever |
● Nausea / vomiting |
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● Sore throat |
● Muscle aches |
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● Chills / shivering |
● Runny / stuffy nose |
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● Cough |
● Been diagnosed with flu by
a doctor |
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Requesting
Assignments for Students Who Are Ill If
your child is absent from school
and you feel that
he/she is capable of working on assignments during
an illness, you may request work. By
9:00AM, please call the office at 399-9141 ext.
3500 and indicate if the work is to be sent home
with another child, or if you plan to pick it up
yourself by 3:30PM. The teachers will do their
best to accommodate you. Please remind your
children to bring their books back when they return
to school. |
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Safety measure:
Elementary pupils must attend sports events with an
adult Burnt Hills-Ballston
Lake parents are advised that 8th grade and younger
pupils may not attend evening varsity
interscholastic sports events without an
adult. This proactive policy change was made
due to a growing number of youngsters being left
unsupervised at games and more incidents of
fighting, belligerence and other inappropriate
behavior.
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