Monday, August 29, 2022

A Note from Nurse Pyfrom at Upper Campus ~ Updated Head Lice Facts for Parents

A Note from Nurse Pyfrom at Upper Campus
Updated Head Lice Facts for Parents

HEAD LICE FACTS – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS- Check your child’s homework each night and check their hair for head lice. Stop lice in their tracks.

A common problem
● Lice are small insects that live on human hair.
● Having head lice has nothing to do with poor personal hygiene.
● Lice do not jump, hop, or fly, nor do they typically survive off their human host more than 24 hours.
● Lice are acquired by direct head-to-head contact with an infested person’s hair
● Check your children's scalps frequently, especially after sleepovers, school breaks, camping trips, or when a child appears to have intense scalp itching.
Once you see active crawling lice on a child's scalp, the child has been infested with lice for about a month.

Signs and symptoms
● Intense itching is the most common sign that your child may have head lice.
● Lice are about the size of a sesame seed; color may be grayish-white to reddish-brown.
● Nits are small, silvery-white and are attached to the hair shaft just above the scalp.
Commonly found around the nape of the neck and behind the ears.

How do I treat this condition?
● Use of an over-the-counter product is the first step in treatment
● Read and follow the instructions included with the product.
● After using the product, use a metal nit comb to remove dead lice and nits.
● Repeat the treatment with the product 7-10 days after the first application.
● If a child's case of lice isn't getting better after a couple treatments, used according to directions, the child may need a prescription head lice remedy.

Other steps to take
● Excessive cleanup in the home is not necessary
● Clothes, towel, and bedding should be washed in hot water or dried on high heat.
● The same can be done for the child’s toys or blanket or with items used in the child’s hair.
● Do not use insecticides on furniture, rugs or pets.
● Inspect other family members for head lice.
● Never treat your child for head lice unless you know he/she is infested. Smothering lice with mayonnaise, petrolatum, or olive oil is not recommended.
● It is important to avoid using dangerous materials such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinners or turpentine to get rid of lice.

What else do I need to know?
● Children should understand the importance of not sharing combs, brushes or hats
● Children should also know that head-to-head contact with friends can transmit lice.
● Inspect your child’s head carefully and frequently for signs of lice and nits.
● Pay close attention to children who consistently scratch their heads.
● If your child has a case of head lice, please inform your school nurse and classroom teacher.

For more information- For reliable information, visit the web sites, American Academy of Pediatrics:
www.aap.org, the National Association of School Nurses: www.nasn.org, or contact your school nurse, or your family physician

Virtual Orientation Night at Upper Campus


 

Hello families!

Lake Carolina Upper's Virtual Orientation Night is this Tuesday, August 30th.  You will be receiving the links to join the orientation sessions from your child's homeroom teacher. We will have two sessions, one at 5:00 and one at 5:45.  We hope you join us to learn more about what is happing in your student's class this year!  


Friday, August 12, 2022

Open House

 

Open House is Monday, August 15 from 4:30-6:00pm

Lower Campus Families:
We can't wait for you to come meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, sign up for after school activities and so much more! 

All students that will be car riders need to come to the Multipurpose room to get their car rider tags. These must be displayed in the passenger side window daily during dismissal. Come by the table to grab yours so you will be ready for the first day of school!

We will also have vendors located in our MPR, including R2 Bus Transportation and after school activities. Stop by and see what is being offered!

Upper Campus:
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Open House. Please drop off your child's school supplies in their classroom. For those of you who are car riders, be sure to pick up your signs in your child's classroom as well. We also will have vendors located in our MPR, including R2 Bus Transportation.

A reminder that our new instructional day runs from 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM.

Friday, June 3, 2022

SC Family-Friendly Academic Standards Information

The SC Family-Friendly Standards are available for Grades K-12 for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

The guides provide information about what students should be learning at each grade level, along with books and resources to enhance the learning at school. The guides, also available in Spanish, are good resources for parents and caregivers to use during the summer months.

Summer Information

Thank you for a terrific 2021-2022 school year! We hope everyone has a safe and happy summer! We want to invite all students to participate in our summer reading program.

In order to participate in our 2022-2023 Summer Reading Program, students need to complete the Summer Reading Challenge through Richland County Public Library. Once you earn your medal from the Richland County Public Library, turn it in when school starts in August and you will be invited to the "Summer Reading Celebration".

Students will  be provided a paper copy to bring home.

We will see you on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 for the first day of school!

School Summer Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Chromebooks Sent Home for Summer


LCE Parents...Students will be bringing home their assigned chromebook and charger today. Please read the information below and visit the summer learning resources page. Thank you!