FROM OUR NURSES: WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME AND HOW TO PREVENT THE FLU
SSPS Communications
JAN 29, 2024
When to Keep your Child Home and How to Prevent the Flu
The peak of cold and flu season is here, Sandites! To prevent widespread flu/infection in the district, our school nurses ask you to follow the guidelines below.
When to CONSIDER Keeping your Child Home
Keeping a sick child at home will help minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom. Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
Very stuffy or runny nose and/or a cough
Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
Headache
When to DEFINITELY Keep your Child Home
Keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
Fever
The student may return to school only after temperature has been consistently below 100.4 degrees for a minimum of 24 hours.
A student must stay home if they have a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees.
Vomiting (even once)
Diarrhea
Chills
General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of the nose
Confirmed or suspected Flu diagnosis
Must be fever free for 24 hours AND symptom free to return to school
How to Prevent
To help prevent the flu and other illnesses, our nurses recommend teaching your children good hygiene habits:
Stay up to date on vaccinations.
Wash hands frequently.
Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth.
Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
If you have any questions regarding the cold and flu season, please contact your school nurse.
Click here to learn more about SSPS Health Services.
https://www.sandites.org/page/health-services
Our future starts with Sandites. 🚀
The Future-Ready Sandites plan is a $114.5 million bond proposal that includes numerous projects. For Charles Page High School and Freshman Academy, it would mean roof replacement/repair, an updated auditorium exterior, accessibility upgrades, upgraded security, access, and fire panels, technology, and curriculum.
This bond would NOT raise property taxes.
See the full list of projects and learn more about the bond proposal: bit.ly/sanditebond24
Happiest of birthdays to our fearless leader here at CPFA! We are so grateful for the leadership and guidance Mr. Smith provides making Charles Page Freshman Academy an amazing environment for staff and students alike!
On February 13, 2024, Sand Springs voters will have the chance to approve the Student Investment Plan at Sand Springs Public Schools in the amount of $114.5 million. For more information, please visit https://www.sandites.org/page/bond-2024
Reminder that tomorrow is Picture Retake Day!
CPFA Career Day was an amazing experience! Over twenty professionals gave up their day to pour into our students! Students had an opportunity to ask questions about salaries, education requirements, and daily tasks for a wide variety of careers.
Sandites, can you believe it's already October? There will be no school October 18-20 due to Fall Break. Parent/Teacher conferences will take place October 16 and 17. Contact your site for more details.
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner on October 16th and 17th from 4-7 pm. We would love to touch base with you about your child's progress. Please contact your student's teachers if you would like to schedule a conference.
CPFA Custodians are an integral part of our team! We are so lucky to have Terri, Stephanie, Mark, Gloria, Keandre, Sammie, and Angeles and are grateful for all they do!
Dear Sandite Families,
Earlier this week, I wrote to you about the staffing challenges faced by our district due to the current COVID-19 surge. Despite our best efforts to keep classes open at all sites, we must now implement a short-term switch to distance learning. Sand Springs Public Schools will shift to distance learning for the rest of the week, January 13-14. We will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, January 18. Please bear in mind that Monday, January 17 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there will be no class that day.
Child Nutrition will provide free curbside meal pickup every day for SSPS students. Please visit bit.ly/sanditecurbside to place your curbside orders.
If you have questions about distance learning/Google Classroom, please contact your child’s teacher. For all other questions, please contact your school.
Whether in-person or virtually, our tireless educators strive to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. I am honored to work alongside such dedicated heroes.
As always, thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times.
Sherry Durkee,
Superintendent
The 1st Volume of the Charles Page Freshman Academy yearbook will be distributed to students Friday, May 21!
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 3RD - 7TH!!!
If you would like to show your appreciation for our extraordinary teachers, please contact Freshman Academy Student Council Representative Ms. Knowlton at kaitlyn.knowlton@sandites.org. Thank you for your contributions to help make our teachers feel appreciated. GO SANDITES!
Charles Page Freshman Academy Yearbook took home another win by being showcased in the Jostens’ Look Book 2021. This is a significant achievement to be featured in the annual “Best if the best” publication. A team of experts selected 460 yearbooks from over 1200 submitted for consideration. This goes to show that the 9th grade yearbook is a perfect example of excellence, creativity, inclusion, and innovation. This is the second year in a row receiving this honor. Congratulations, Mrs. Pride and Yearbook Staff.
These students received Bose sound sport headphones through the success initiative today: Erin Hendrickson, Lauren Converse, Isabella Deramo, Bella Ensten, Cooper Macdonald
Congratulations!!!
Charles Page Freshman Academy parents
The last day to order yearbooks online is April 2nd.
There are only 40 yearbooks left. There will be NO extras once they are gone.
Buy your copy before it’s too late!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2988273/Charles-Page-Freshman-Academy/2021-Yearbook/20210108042104943131/CATALOG_SHOP/
Ms. Holland's Honors Algebra class were reviewing for tomorrow's test by an Amazing Race style competition. Students had to complete missions which were made up of riddles and review questions to determine where in CPFA they could find their next mission. CPFA teachers make learning fun!
Charles Page Freshman Academy will be shifting to Distance Learning on Friday, February 12, 2021. Students will need to sign in to their classes on Google Classroom. Teachers will have lessons available. We ask that our students keep in touch with their teachers during this time. All teachers at CPFA may be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@sandites.org. Please stay safe and warm.
Don’t miss out on the 2020-2021 Yearbook! Visit jostensyearbooks.com today to buy your CPFA Yearbook!!
The Charles Page Freshman Academy Science Department is selling
Sandite Sticky Smart Wallets! Only $5.00 each! Sandite Sticky Smart Wallet makes for a great stocking stuffer or a Secret Santa gift! Email jessica.sprague@sandites.org to purchase.
Red Ribbon Week: Oct 26-Oct 30
The largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation.
Monday: Messy Monday - Don't let substance abuse MESS up your life.
Tuesday: Red Ribbon - Be Happy. Be Brave. Wear Red.
Wednesday: Dress for Success - Don't let substance abuse ruin your future.
Thursday: Disney Day - Don't let substance abuse change your character.
Friday: Halloween (NO COSTUMES) - Substance abuse is a Nightmare.
