Please make sure children wear clothing
that is appropriate
for daily weather conditions.
Don't forget the sunscreen!
 

Flu Immunization Campaign Letter to Parents.pdf

Kiddie Keep Well Camp

John E. Toolan’s Kiddie Keep Well Camp is a residence camp for children from Middlesex County.  It is Health and Fun focused and free for children who qualify.  Kiddie Keep Well Camp is located in historic Roosevelt Park in Edison NJ, and situated on a 15 acre wood site. The camp provides open space for the campers to explore nature, make friends, have fun and learn new things.  If anyone is interested please call the Nurse’s office for an application.  My phone number is (732) 525-5242

Illness 

Keep child home if:                          Return to school when:

Fever is over 100 degees                          Symptom free for 24 hours
Child is vomiting/has diarrhea                     A doctor's note saying child
                                                            is not contagious is required Eyes are red with yellow drainage
Child has persistent sore throat,                The Common Cold
runny nose, or a cough
Child has open sores or a rash                        For more information about the common cold,
                                                                          click on the link above.
                                                                          The article is also available in Spanish.

Healthy Habits

Why Is Hand Washing So Important?

"A delicious mud pie, a good-luck rock, or a friendly frog are just a few of the presents children love to bring home to Mom and Dad. But did you know that behind these adorable gifts - and countless others - millions of germs could be lurking?

Kids may not always listen when you tell them to wash their hands before eating, but it's a message worth repeating. Hand washing is by far the best way to prevent germs from spreading and to keep your kids from getting sick."*

*excerpt from the Why Is Hand Washing So Important? Click on link above for entire article.
The article is also available in Spanish.

Healthy Eating 

Five Nutrients for Children
by Dr. Mallika Marshall

Click on the link above to learn about the five essential nutrients that children need for good health and growth.

Click on the link below to learn about the food pyramid designed especially for kids.

Kids Food Guide Pyramid