Head Lice
Dear Parent/Guardians,
The head louse is an insect that lives and breeds on the head. This is a common occurrence in school aged children, It is spread directly by head to head contact and indirectly by contact with the child's personal belongings. These include clothing, hair accessories and head gear.
We ask that you take the following precautions:
1. Inspect your child's hair and scalp frequently. The louse may be brown or grayish, with a flat, wingless body 1-2 mm in length with six legs. The eggs may be yellow, brown. or white teardrop shaped, are glued to the hair near the scalp and are called "nits." It is usually the eggs which are first noticed.
2. If your child complains of an itchy scalp, you should check for lice and or nits. Some children do not experience an itchy scalp.
3. If you discover your child has lice or nits, please notify the office.
4. When the student returns following treatment, the student will be rechecked by the Fern Administrative Team and will be able to return to class.
Please feel free to contact the office you have any questions or concerns.
The head louse is an insect that lives and breeds on the head. This is a common occurrence in school aged children, It is spread directly by head to head contact and indirectly by contact with the child's personal belongings. These include clothing, hair accessories and head gear.
We ask that you take the following precautions:
1. Inspect your child's hair and scalp frequently. The louse may be brown or grayish, with a flat, wingless body 1-2 mm in length with six legs. The eggs may be yellow, brown. or white teardrop shaped, are glued to the hair near the scalp and are called "nits." It is usually the eggs which are first noticed.
2. If your child complains of an itchy scalp, you should check for lice and or nits. Some children do not experience an itchy scalp.
3. If you discover your child has lice or nits, please notify the office.
4. When the student returns following treatment, the student will be rechecked by the Fern Administrative Team and will be able to return to class.
Please feel free to contact the office you have any questions or concerns.
