*Our first school wide head check will be October 23^rd

by our qualified volunteers.

Head lice spreads by….

• Close contact
• When heads touch during hugs, sharing secrets, play wrestling, working together
• Shared objects
• Combs, brushes, hats

Tips to prevent infestation or re-infestation:

• Teach children that head lice is spread by direct contact. They should keep a little distance from other heads.

• Teach children to never share combs, brushes, barrettes or anything else thy use foe their hair.

• Keep longer hair in barrettes, pony tails, buns or braids.

• Teach children to never share hats, caps or scarves.

• During winter months, send a plastic bag to school for your child to store hats and scarves in before hanging them on the coat hook.
• Consider adding tea tree oil to your shampoo. This method is not proven, but some people have had success with it.
• Start a head lice patrol in your home: regularly examine each child’s head closely for signs of infestation; once a week is about right.

“Head to head makes the head lice spread”