Head Lice Information
As we all settle back into routines and activities life is so busy, we don't have time for anything unplanned. And then you notice your child scratching their head. You take a closer look and there it is....head lice!
Did you know that the most common time for head lice in schools is right after breaks. Head lice is a parasite that does not discriminate, it likes all heads. Sadly, there is a stigma that comes with them and many people do not want to discuss it, so they try to tackle it on their own.
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding treatment of head lice (yes, even from Fraser Health). The only way to truly get rid of it is to do proper comb outs on a regular schedule until they are clear for 3 weeks. Toxic shampoos and tea tree oil will not do the trick.
Let's work together as a community and do everything we can to be on top of it. If you have someone in your home with head lice please download this brochure for further instruction and contact information for professional assistance.
Contact Greater Vancouver Lice Clinic: 778-984-5423
Did you know that the most common time for head lice in schools is right after breaks. Head lice is a parasite that does not discriminate, it likes all heads. Sadly, there is a stigma that comes with them and many people do not want to discuss it, so they try to tackle it on their own.
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding treatment of head lice (yes, even from Fraser Health). The only way to truly get rid of it is to do proper comb outs on a regular schedule until they are clear for 3 weeks. Toxic shampoos and tea tree oil will not do the trick.
Let's work together as a community and do everything we can to be on top of it. If you have someone in your home with head lice please download this brochure for further instruction and contact information for professional assistance.
Contact Greater Vancouver Lice Clinic: 778-984-5423
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BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional ProgramThe BCSFVNP is supported by the Province of BC and the Provincial Health Services Authority. It is administered through BCAITC, a non-profit organization dedicated to “Working to bring BC’s agriculture to our students.” The Foundation works with local growers and distributors to bring fresh BC products to students.
Once a month students receive fresh servings of fruit or vegetables at school. Some of the benefits are listed below.
Inclement Weather – School ClosuresIn the event of a heavy snow, ice or extreme temperatures, the decision on schools remaining open or needing to be closed, because of extreme weather, occurs before 6:30 a.m. so that families can plan and make alternate arrangements. Any district-wide or partial-district closure will be decided and communicated by 6:30 a.m. via the School District 43 website www.sd43.bc.ca and CKNW AM 980 radio, CKWX 1130 radio and CBC (690) radio.
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