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 H1N1 Flu ALERT - Please refer to www.cdc.gov for additional information on H1N1 Flu.
June 15, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We have been notified of a confirmed case of novel H1N1 influenza (Swine flu) in the Enfield Public Schools. The district received word of the confirmed case at Kennedy Middle School on Friday, June 12. The student has been out of school since June 3. The student’s symptoms are mild and will return to school upon clearance from the doctor.
Our District’s plan for handling a confirmed case of H1N1 is based upon recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition, we confer with the North Central District Health Director and the School Medical Advisor.
Students and staff with influenza-like symptoms (fever with a cough or sore throat) should stay home for at least 7 days, even if symptoms resolve sooner. Everyone is asked to follow sanitary measures to reduce the spread of influenza including frequent hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes. School closing is not advised for a confirmed case of H1N1 and, in general, is not advised unless there is a magnitude of student and staff absenteeism that interferes with the school’s ability to function.
All schools in the District are on the alert that the H1N1 virus is present in Enfield and surrounding communities. We are asking everyone to follow the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
If you have questions, please contact your school nurse.
Sincerely,
John Gallacher, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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June 2, 2009
Dear Website Visitor:
Thank you for visiting the Enfield Public Schools’ Website. The Enfield Public Schools has an Email Emergency Notification System. You can visit the site and sign up for email notification for school closings, delays and early dismissals on the district homepage at www.enfieldschools.org. Listed below is a link to sign up for the emergency notification system. We look forward to providing our students and parents with the most effective means necessary regarding notifications and hope you find the site interesting and useful.
The current school year will end on June 18th. The Enrico Fermi High School graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 17th and Enfield High School will hold their graduation on Friday, June 19th. Both commencement ceremonies will be held at First Cathedral in Bloomfield and will start at 6:00 PM and will be immediately followed with the SAFE GRAD activities. We wish the Class of 2009 best wishes in their future endeavors.
The 2009-10 school year will begin on Thursday, September 3rd. Parents still needing to register their child can do so by contacting their local school. Call 253-6500 if you are unsure of your child’s home school. Parents need to have their child’s immunization record, proof of birth, and proof of residency to enroll their child.
Closing and starting school is always an adventure. We are here to help you make the most of either event. Best wishes for an enjoyable summer and a great school year.
Sincerely,
John Gallacher, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Emergency Notification Sign-up Instructions
Posted: 06-02-09 |