> It's been a long flu & cold season for many of us.  Please remember to: > > > > 1\. Keep your child home from school if they are sick, until symptoms are improving and they have not had a fever *or* vomiting *or* diarrhea for 24 hours.   > > > > 2\. Check to be sure you and your student are protected against measles.  Be aware that measles cases are happening in our state.  If you are traveling for spring break you are at higher risk of exposure.  Measles begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. After three to five days, a rash starts at the face and spreads to other parts of the body. In some cases, measles can cause hospitalization, brain swelling, pneumonia, and death.  **Vaccines are our best protection against measles**- if your student is not immunized, call Family Health Centers in Twisp [(509) 997-2011](https://www.google.com/search?q=fhc+twisp+medical+clinic\&oq=fhc+twisp+medical+clinic\&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORigATIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRiPAtIBCTgyMTc3ajBqN6gCALACAA\&sourceid=chrome\&ie=UTF-8\&safe=active\&ssui=on#) or Confluence Winthrop Clinic [(509) 996-8180](https://www.google.com/search?q=confluence+winthrop+clinic\&sca_esv=214c5f27b0d18acb\&sxsrf=AHTn8zqcUdeUd1wExUWns3fWM-fmy86CPg%3A1742939855328\&ei=zybjZ6nRE5bz0PEP_PDoyQQ\&ved=0ahUKEwjp9MP3nKaMAxWWOTQIHXw4OkkQ4dUDCBA\&uact=5\&oq=confluence+winthrop+clinic\&gs_lp=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\&sclient=gws-wiz-serp\&safe=active\&ssui=on#)) to schedule a vaccination appointment. > > > > **If your child has been exposed or has measles symptoms, stay home and contact their medical provider and the Nurse Annelisa before coming to school.  **Unvaccinated students who are exposed will need to isolate for 21 days. > > > > Questions?  School Nurse Annelisa Tornberg is happy to help.  Email  or ​call school (509) 996-2186 and press option 3

MVE's Summer Resource Fair is this week! Time to start thinking about warmer weather!  Meet with local organizations hosting summer camps and other events. This is your chance to see it all in one place.  Grab registration forms, and start planning your kid's summer of fun!  Questions can be directed to   Join us on Wednesday, March 5th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the MVE Cafeteria.