Health and Safety

The Lawton Safety Committee is committed to maintaining a safe environment in our school, as safety is a high priority for everyone. The Committee is now meeting monthly, and an agenda is prepared during the month of the meeting.  Agenda items may be sent to any member of the team and will be forwarded to Elizabeth Hensley (Chair) or Kathy Bledsoe (Principal) to be placed on the agenda. Please see the Safety Committee page for meeting dates, times, and assignments.

Posted in Announcements, Health and Safety | Thursday, March 11th, 2010

H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine is now available at free clinics in Seattle and King County, and is being provided by the Seattle and King County Public Health Department.  For more information visit the H1N1 Vaccination Flyer.

Posted in Announcements, Health and Safety | Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Seattle Public Schools Student Health Services has published important information on the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus pandemic.

Sick children are to be keep at home until they have been without a fever for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication). They should stay away from school, group child-care, and other gatherings.

Teach your child to:
1. Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds.
2. Stay at least three feet away from people who are sick.
3. When sneezing or coughing, cover their mouth and nose with tissues, or sneeze/cough into the inside of the elbow.

Posted in Announcements, Health and Safety | Sunday, October 4th, 2009