Hello Families!
I hate to be the person who delivers bad news, but it's important that everyone follows the directions of this letter. I was hoping that the lice that was found late last week would be confined to the classroom (actually hoping just that child because if you've dealt with this it's a HUGE pain to get rid of), but it seems that through play-dates, school contact and siblings that we've now started to spread into another classroom.
It's not anything to begin to panic about, but please take some time over the next day or two and check your child's head. If you see nits (or live bugs) you are going to need to treat hair, but also treat your house as well. If you do not treat the house then this will just continue to be an issue for your family. I remember having lice as a young kid and so did my brother and remember the amount of time cleaning my mom had, but it was all worth it as we did not get it back again. Remember, lice, while SUPER DUPER ANNOYING, is not a reflection on your parenting or your child's well-being; we are not judging nor do we dislike your family at all! We want you to make sure you don't have to go through this at all.
Tea tree oil is a GREAT preventative. A drop or two in your child's shampoo helps prevent those little buggers (no pun intended) from attaching to your child's hair. There is a spray called Lady Bugs out there that also helps prevent them from attaching should your child come in contact. I would advice that long hair be tied back and use LOTS of product (hair spray or gel) as lice do not like those things either.
We had the cleaning crew come through last night and very thoroughly clean lockers and carpets. Teachers will be removing any cloth chairs and vacuuming and spraying them as well.
Attached is a letter that includes some resources should you find lice. The rule of thumb is, if you find live lice, children need to be treated and free of live bugs before returning to school.
Leslie
Attachment: Head Lice Letter 8/2016
