Covid19 Information:
Based on information provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health the following guidelines are currently being used at KP district wide: Any student who has 1 high risk symptom or 2 low risk symptoms will be asked to be evaluated by a health care professional before returning to school. The health care professional should provide an alternative diagnosis or if a COVID19 test is done the student should stay home until results are known. If a COVID19 test comes back negative the student can return after 24 hours with no fever and symptoms improving.
HIGH RISK SYMPTOMS LOW RISK SYMPTOMS
New cough Fever (100.3 or higher) Congestion
Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing Headache Nausea
New loss of taste or smell Muscle and body aches Vomiting
Fatigue Diarrhea
Sore throat
If a COVID19 test comes back as positive the student may return to school when all 3 of the following criteria are met: (1) 24 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medication (2) symptoms are improving (3) 10 days since symptoms have started. If the student was asymptomatic then they will need to wait 10 days from date of positive test.
If a student is a close contact (defined as being within 6 feet for 15 consecutive minutes) of someone who tests positive for COVID they will be required to quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of the last time they were a close contact. *Current CDC guidance is that all close contacts be tested for COVID19. If a student develops symptoms during this period they should notify their health care provider and be tested for COVID19. If they test positive they would begin to follow the criteria listed above before they are able to return to school.
During this time if your student is out of school but feels well enough to attend classes they are encouraged to do so through e-learning.
educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/Evaluating%2007302020.pdf
Based on information provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health the following guidelines are currently being used at KP district wide: Any student who has 1 high risk symptom or 2 low risk symptoms will be asked to be evaluated by a health care professional before returning to school. The health care professional should provide an alternative diagnosis or if a COVID19 test is done the student should stay home until results are known. If a COVID19 test comes back negative the student can return after 24 hours with no fever and symptoms improving.
HIGH RISK SYMPTOMS LOW RISK SYMPTOMS
New cough Fever (100.3 or higher) Congestion
Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing Headache Nausea
New loss of taste or smell Muscle and body aches Vomiting
Fatigue Diarrhea
Sore throat
If a COVID19 test comes back as positive the student may return to school when all 3 of the following criteria are met: (1) 24 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medication (2) symptoms are improving (3) 10 days since symptoms have started. If the student was asymptomatic then they will need to wait 10 days from date of positive test.
If a student is a close contact (defined as being within 6 feet for 15 consecutive minutes) of someone who tests positive for COVID they will be required to quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of the last time they were a close contact. *Current CDC guidance is that all close contacts be tested for COVID19. If a student develops symptoms during this period they should notify their health care provider and be tested for COVID19. If they test positive they would begin to follow the criteria listed above before they are able to return to school.
During this time if your student is out of school but feels well enough to attend classes they are encouraged to do so through e-learning.
educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/Evaluating%2007302020.pdf
Tips for fighting the flu:
- Stay home
- Get lots of rest and drink plenty of liquids.
- There are over-the-counter (OTC) medications to relieve the symptoms of the flu (but never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptom, particularly fever)
- Remember that serious illness from the flu is more likely in certain groups of people including people 65 and older, pregnant women, people with certain chronic medical conditions and young children
- Consult your doctor early for the best treatment, but also be aware of emergency warning signs that require urgent medical attention
Clothing Note
If your student has had a bathroom accident while at school, please consider putting a change of clothing in their backpack in case of a future accident. Back-up clothing in the health office, especially pants and leggings, can get low when none have been returned. Donations of new underwear and new or used leggings or other stretchy pants are always welcomed. Thank you!
