It's come to my attention that several cases of head lice have been confirmed in various classes around the school. Even though we have not currently had any confirmed cases of head lice in Division 14, that I know of, I feel it's a good opportunity to pass along some tips and reminders. Head lice do not discriminate between race, gender or socio-economic status. In fact, they LOVE clean hair. It's important to regularly check your child's hair for both eggs and nits. They are often found near the scalp as you part the hair. Part the hair and look near the root for nits (eggs) stuck onto the hair. Nits are tiny, oval shaped and cemented to one side of the hair shaft. They are not white but rather amber, grey, cream or even black in colour. A great resource for more details about checking and treating lice can be found at Lice911.com Great ways to prevent your child from getting lice: 1) Girls should wear their hair back, tied in a ponytail or in braids 2) Do not share hats, brushes, combs 3) Use hair gel, hair spray or mousse. Lice do not like hair with product in it. 4) Check your child's hair each week for signs. Thank you for your consideration. Mrs. Vieira
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All about Mrs. VieiraI'm new to JKE and new to the school district but I've been a teacher in B.C. since 2008. I love art, animals and my family, which includes my daughter who is 1 year old. Archives
May 2018
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