We continue to update you on the status of the influenza virus in our District. At
this time we have had nine cases of the influenza virus, two at Carleton
Washburne School, three at The Skokie School, three at Crow Island School and
one at Hubbard Woods School. We have had two confirmed cases of the H1N1
virus, one at Carleton Washburne School and one at Crow Island School.

We are communicating often with the Cook County Department of Public Health
regarding our schools'€™ situations. Our school health offices are monitoring all
student symptoms of illness on a daily basis.



In each situation of influenza the affected person is excluded from school for 7
days until all symptoms are resolved and the person has experienced 24 hours
of wellness. This is in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention flu guidelines, the Illinois Public Health Department, and the Cook
County Department of Public Health.



Please keep your child home from school and extracurricular activities when
feeling ill with symptoms such as a fever over 100 degrees, a cough, and/or a
sore throat. We ask that you report the symptoms to the school as soon as
possible. At this time proper hygiene is extremely important.



Information can be obtained at:



www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

www.idph.state.il.us

www.cookcountypublichealth.org or call 708-492-2000



If you have questions please contact us.


Thank you.



Sincerely,



Mary Herrmann, Ph.D.

Superintendent



Jane Zaleski, R.N.

District-wide School Nurse