Currently, our local health officials have indicated that there are no cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) in our county. Bandera ISD’s attendance rate remains high, with 97.5% of students in school today. Parents are encouraged to frequently visit the Bandera ISD web site (http://www.banderaisd.net) for updated information, and to follow our official district account on twitter (http://twitter.com/BanderaISD) for any breaking news.
To once again review, here are some common sense actions you can take to stay healthy:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
There is a public information line established by the Texas Department of State Heath Services if you have any questions. The number is (888) 777-5320.
On the recommendation of Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, and in consultation with Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott, the University Interscholastic League is altering its schedule of events due to the outbreak of the swine flu in Texas. Effective immediately, all UIL interscholastic competition is suspended until May 11.
Click here for the complete news release from UIL.
Parents are encouraged to visit the Bandera ISD web site (http://www.banderaisd.net) for updated information and to follow our district account on twitter (http://twitter.com/BanderaISD).
With additional announcements of confirmed cases of Swine Flu in neighboring school districts, Bandera ISD administration wants to assure parents that the safety and health of our students is always a top priority. Currently, our local health officials have indicated there is no cases of Swine Flu in our county. Bandera ISD’s attendance rate remains high, with 98% of students in school today, and 96% of students in attendance yesterday. Parents are encour-aged to visit the Bandera ISD web site (www.banderaisd.net) for updated information and to follow our district account on twitter (http://twitter.com/BanderaISD).
Again, here are some common sense actions people can take to stay healthy:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
There is a public information line established by the Texas Department of State Heath Serv-ices if you have any questions. The number is (888) 777-5320.
With the recent announcement of some confirmed cases of Swine Flu in a neighboring school district, Bandera ISD administration wanted to assure parents that the safety and health of our students is always a top priority. The custodial staff of Bandera ISD routinely cleans and disinfects classrooms and general use areas using the most effective and safe chemicals available. Many precautionary measures are taken on a daily basis in our schools to keep our children safe and healthy. “I want to reassure parents that we are in communication with our local health officials and they have confirmed that there is no reason to panic”, stated Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes. “I have also directed the custodial staff to increase the already high standards we have in place to keep our schools clean”.
Here are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
There is a public information line established by the Texas Department of State Heath Services if you have any questions. The number is (888) 777-5320.
