13th December 2013
Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you for all your support for the Friends of Dame Tipping Christmas Fayre, where £900 was raised. This does not include money for the raffle tickets (which are still on sale and can be obtained from the office!).
Next week will be a busy one, so here are the dates!
Monday 16th December
Classes 3 and 4 will perform a dress rehearsal for the older children to watch.
Tuesday 17th December
Class 3 and 4 Nativity play for parents and carers of the children in these classes - two performances - 9.30 am and 1.30 pm
Wednesday 18th December
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 19th December
Christmas Party in the afternoon
Friday 20th December
School closes at 1.30 pm. Please collect your child/ren and take them up to St. John’s Church for our family Christmas service which begins at 2.00 pm.
Following the service, the Friends of Dame Tipping will distribute Christmas gifts to the children.
Several children in Classes 2 and 3 have been diagnosed with “Slapped Cheek Syndrome”. This is not dangerous and as long as the children feel well, they can come to school. I attach an information sheet.
Best wishes,
V. A. Morris
Slapped Cheek Syndrome
Slapped cheek syndrome (also known as “fifth disease”) is a type
of viral infection that is most common in children, although it can affect
anyone of any age.
Slapped cheek syndrome usually
affects children aged between 6 and 10. Most cases develop during the late
winter months or early spring.
In children, the most common symptom
is the appearance of a distinctive bright red rash on the cheeks. This is
how the condition got its name.
Most cases of slapped cheek syndrome
can be diagnosed by examining the rash. Usually, no further testing is
necessary in children.
What treatment will my child need?
Most children will not need treatment
as slapped cheek syndrome is usually a very mild condition that passes in a few
days. Occasionally it can last up to four or five weeks.
Symptoms such as headaches, high
temperature or itchy skin can usually be treated with over-the-counter
medications such as paracetamol and antihistamines.
Adults who develop joint pain can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
such as ibuprofen, as painkillers.
You will probably only need to
contact your GP if one or both of the following occurs:
·
your (or your child’s) temperature
rises to 39C or above
·
your (or your child’s) symptoms
suddenly worsen
What are the causes of slapped cheek syndrome?
Slapped cheek syndrome is caused by a
virus called parvovirus B19. Parvovirus B19 is an airborne virus that is spread
in much the same way as the cold or flu viruses. It can be spread through
coughs and sneezes that release tiny droplets of contaminated saliva which are
then breathed in by another person.
It's very difficult to prevent the
spread of the virus as people are most contagious before their symptoms begin,
so they are unaware that they are infected.
Once you've been infected you
should develop a lifelong immunity and not experience any further symptoms.
