With the flu season upon us FHUSD is beginning to show signs of lower student attendance and staff attendance challenges. Currently, we have four confirmed H1N1 student cases. This is low compared to most districts in the Valley but we also have a number of students ill with the regular flu virus.
Our biggest challenge has been our staff having to send home students that have been sent to school despite showing flu symptoms including high temperatures. As a district we realize the great stress our parents and guardians are under to be at their workplace. However, we encourage our parents and guardians to work out a plan with friends and relatives so their children have an alternative site to stay home when their symptoms warrant.
This will likely be the most difficult flu season we have in our lifetime. It is important that we work together to protect the health of the many and in doing so protect our school learning environment. We encourage everyone to carefully follow the guidelines on the front page of our website and available at all school offices. Our proactive efforts can make a difference during this extended flu season. We will continue to do everything possible to sanitize key areas of our schoolhouses and help our students individually practice safe behaviors.
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