Honored to spend time in Mrs Franks’ FMP with these awesome freshmen and mentors! #gobulldogs
The message below is from the Champaign Urbana Public Health District.
November 28, 2017
Dear Parent:
We have identified two confirmed cases of WHOOPING COUGH (also known as PERTUSSIS) in the Mahomet-Seymour schools. One case at Lincoln Trail in the third grade class, and the other in 7th grade at the Jr. High. Pertussis is a contagious, bacterial illness that is spread from person-to-person by droplet or direct contact with airborne respiratory secretions or by indirect contact with articles soiled by the infected person’s nose and throat discharges.
Symptoms of Pertussis usually appear 5-to 10-days after exposure, but can take as long as 21 days. The first symptoms are similar to those of a common cold - a runny nose, sneezing, low- grade fever and a mild, occasional cough. The cough gradually becomes severe and, after one to two weeks, the patient has spasmodic bursts of numerous, rapid coughs. The characteristic high- pitched "whoop," which is more common in children, and comes from breathing in after a coughing episode. During such an attack, the patient may turn blue, vomit and become exhausted. Between coughing attacks, the patient usually appears normal. If you or someone you know has an unexplained cough lasting greater than two weeks accompanied by one of the symptoms listed above please refer them to a physician.
Please adhere to the following recommendations from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District regarding suspect/ confirmed cases of Pertussis:
1. Cases of Pertussis must be excluded from school, daycare, or other social gatherings until at least 5 days after starting on antibiotic therapy.
2. Please consult with your physician if someone in your home is experiencing any Pertussis- like symptoms. Your doctor can diagnose the disease in a few days by ordering a PCR test. If the test is positive all household members and high-risk individuals need to receive 5 days of antibiotic therapy.
3. Every child should of have received the pertussis vaccine at 2, 4, 6 and 15 months of age and another dose at 4 to 6 years of age. This vaccine is given in the same shot with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. Immunization is required for child care and school attendance. A single dose of Tdap is recommended for people 11 through 64 for continued protection against pertussis.
If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at (217) 531-5361 or by email at rthompson@c-uphd.org.
Respectfully,
Rachella Thompson-Brown Communicable Disease Investigator
It is #givingtuesday. A perfect time to reflect on how we serve, lead, give back. #gobulldogs
Happy, happy Thanksgiving to Bulldog nation and beyond! Enjoy family and friends and all of our many blessings! #gobulldogs
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Turkey Bowl @MSHSBulldogs. Congrats to Coach Ledins team, winners by one pin over Admin team. #gobulldogs
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello parents and guardians of Mahomet Seymour students,
The MS Ag Supply Store at the high school is selling handmade greenery for the upcoming holiday season. The store is a student-run animal feed and equipment store in which all of the profits are invested in the students in the form of a scholarship. Agriculture students will be constructing and selling wreaths, door swags, and centerpieces. Additional information about the greenery is available in the attached flier or visit us at www.msagsupply.com
or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MahometSeymourAgSupplyStore/.
Thank you and happy holidays!
The store directors of Mahomet Seymour High Ag Supply
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools will dismiss one hour early on 11/21/17. Buses run regular routes, Kids Club in session. Happy T'giving!!
Board of Education meeting starts at 7pm. Click the link to join. https://goo.gl/rpT6YR
It's Board Member Appreciation Day! Thanks to:Max McComb, Cheryl Melchi, Lance Raver, Merle Giles, Nezar Kasem, Lori Larson, and Jenny Park for your time and dedication in serving as BOE members in Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3!
Thanks to all who attended Bulldog Dialog!Appreciate your time, questions and ideas! Next meeting: 2/1/18
8th grade band. BTW if these kids continue into our HS Marching Band next yr we will be over 250 strong! #gobulldogs
7th grade chorus #gobullogs
Warming up for JH band and chorus concert! #gobulldogs
Our 5th gr students designed and printed this prosthetic hand for a fellow student with special needs. 3D printer. #gobulldogs
Nothing like a little grit in Kindergarten! #gobulldogs
At a special BOE mtg this morning, the purchase agreement for the sale of Sangamon Elem. was unanimously approved for $750,000.
Our first ever Bulldog Dialog starts at 7pm. If you can't attend, we are going to being streaming. Follow the link http://goo.gl/0Bd2LE
Thank you veterans and those currently serving. #veteransday
Thank you Sgt. Garrett Anderson for sharing your storage of courage and service at MSJH today! #veteransday
