Vassar Road Elementary School

Please call the office and report your child absent first thing in the morning. When calling, please give a specific symptom rather than just “sick, cold”.

Returning to school

• Must be fever free without the use of any medication for 24 HOURS
• Must be 24 HOURS with NO VOMITING
• Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) – Must have 24 HOURS of treatment or note from physician that student is not contagious
• Impetigo – Must have clearance note from doctor for return
• Strep throat – Must be on medication for 24 HOURS before returning
• Undiagnosed rash – May return after a note is received from doctor indicating that rash is not contagious

When your child returns to school, please send in a note stating the specific reason for the absence (strep, fever, vomiting, etc.)

For the WCSD Absent Note