Tis the season for colds and flus. However, there are some things you and your family can do to prevent the spread of these germs.

1. Washing your hands is your #1 line of defense.  Use warm water with soap and have your child sing the alphabet song once or the happy birthday song twice (approximately 20 seconds).

2. Stay home if you are sick. Rest and drink fluids.

3. Remind children to cover their coughs and wash their hands frequently.

4. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

5. Clean surfaces frequently!

When any symptom of a communicable disease appears, please keep your child at home.

BPS Illness Guidelines;

To return to school after illness your child must:

• Be without vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.
• Be without an uncontrolled or persistent cough.
• Have an oral temperature less than 100.4 degrees without the use of medication.
• Feel well enough to take part in the usual school day.

Sincerely, Nurse Shyla

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) has established a BPS Family Assistance Fund.  Those that wish to donate may do so through the foundation website or by mail. To donate online, go to https://www.bpsfoundation.com/donations/bps-faf/. To donate by mail, send checks to the BPS Foundation at 806 N. Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58501 and write “BPS-FAF” in the memo line. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to reach out to their counselor or social worker who will connect them to established community resources as well as submit requests for funding needs that cannot be met within existing resources. The BPSF thanks those who have already reached out to volunteer and/or provide monetary donations to help those within our community who are struggling.