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The following is information relative to school closings or delays due to snow and other emergencies. Decisions regarding Newmeadow Saratoga School will usually occur no sooner than 6:30 a.m. in the event of a heavy snow or icy conditions or other emergency such as loss of heat in the building.
The following stations or websites will announce or display the information:
Capital News 9
WRGB TV Channel 6
The Times Union
WRVE – THE RIVER
WFLY – FLY 92
WTEN TV – Channel 10
WGY – 810 WGY
WYJB – B 95.5
WNYT TV – Channel 13
The Post Star
WXXA TV
Our closing or delay will be announced or displayed as “NEWMEADOW SARATOGA SCHOOL.” We are in Saratoga County. As the children come from a wide area, school district actions do assist us in making our decision. When Newmeadow Saratoga School is open, in the case of those children coming from considerable distances, parents may need to make the decision whether or not to send your child if conditions are poor near home. In the event that road conditions become poor after the children have arrived at Newmeadow Saratoga School, we will most likely not dismiss early.
Hopefully, road crews can improve conditions during this time. In reference to general transportation of Newmeadow Saratoga School children, please be reminded that the transportation companies are independent of Newmeadow Saratoga School. We have indicated transporters should communicate directly with you as well as Newmeadow Saratoga School in the event of any problems. It is also appropriate for you to speak directly to these companies if you have questions.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CHILD WILL BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL?
- Notify the transporter and Program Secretary that your child is not coming to school.
- Absence excuses are required when your child returns to school, whether or not we have had previous notification by telephone.
- Contact the Program Secretary as soon as possible when your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition.
- The school nurse will contact you if your child is absent and we have not heard from you.
SHOULD I SEND MY CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH A . . .
FEVER?
- No child with a fever should be sent to school.
- The child should not return to school until he/she has been free of fever for 24 hours.
COLD?
- A child with heavy congestion or a persistent cough should stay home, even though that child does not have a fever.
- A child with a sore throat accompanied by a fever or white spots in the back of the throat should stay at home.
STOMACH ACHE?
- If your child is vomiting, he/she should remain at home.
- If your child has diarrhea, he/she should remain at home.
SKIN RASH?
A child exhibiting any unusual skin rash should be kept home until diagnosed by a physician.
CAN THE SCHOOL ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO MY CHILD?
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can only be administered by the school nurse and staff who hold a “Medication Administration Training” certificate. Written authorization is needed from you and the child’s physician prior to administering any medication. Medication cannot be sent on the bus with the child; it must be brought to school and delivered directly to the nurse.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF MY CHILD BECOMES ILL AT SCHOOL?
If your child exhibits an elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea while at school, you will be called to come to get your child. If we are unable to contact you, we will use the emergency numbers you have provided.
Absence Excuse
Emergency Form
Health Examination
Release of Information
Saratoga County Transportation Form