Isn’t it strange how the mere subject makes folks’ scalps start itching?
So…yesterday was a really great day for the children’s program at your church. All the volunteers showed up on time, the kids were well behaved and attentive, and there were even a few new families visiting. You were really excited about it and enjoying your coffee immensely before that call about the lice came in. Relax! Take another sip of coffee and savor it. Savor the excitement of yesterday. Finish your coffee. Then pick up the phone and smile…
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!
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Head Lice Letter to Parents #1
SUBJECT: We are under attack (lice warning)
Dear LEFC Families,
There has been a small outbreak of lice in some of the families that attend LEFC. These families have made us aware and have treated the problem properly. We are informing you so that you are aware, and so that you take some time to check your child’s head and hairline for any evidence of lice.
Lice can only travel with direct contact and live no more than two days off of a person. If you do check your child and find something, contact your doctor in order to get proper treatment and follow all of their further instructions to lessen your chance of re-infection.
We are sorry this is necessary, but we know that lice are not picky and can infect anyone, so we want to be sure to prevent any further spread of this little critter in our church family.
Joining you in training fervent followers of Christ (and fighting lice),
Dema Kohen
LEFC KidMin Pastor
Head Lice Letter to Parents #2
SUBJECT: Head Lice Policy
Dear Parents,
Occasionally throughout the year, but especially in the summer or fall, head lice may be discovered among our children. Therefore I am writing this note to make you aware of this possibility and also to ask you to check your own children before you bring them to a church activity, especially if you suspect they may have head lice.
If you are not sure how to check for head lice or how to treat it, I recommend you go online to search for information. There are many websites which discuss the topic. You also might consider consulting with your family physician if you do not have internet access. If you need help checking your child, please let us know and we will do what we can to help.
If we discover that specific children have head lice while at church, we will ask that their parents come get them so as to minimize exposure to others. We do not do this as punishment or to embarrass you and your children. Rather, we want to help everyone get the best possible assistance so that the children may return to church right away. We want you here!
I realize this can be a sensitive topic for both parents and children. However, I assure you we are all in this together. Having head lice affect your family doesn’t mean you have done something wrong. It is simply one of those unfortunate trials we occasionally face during the warm summer months.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Glen Woods
This article originally appeared here.
