Importance of Regular Lice Checks

To assist the staff and students at Mary Hopkins in controlling the spread of lice, we remind families to check their child’s head and scalp regularly.

From Facts of Lice– How do I check for Lice?

Use a bright light. Use a magnifying glass if you have one. Spread the hair with a comb and look at the scalp. Lice crawl very fast, but they do not fly or jump. Look for eggs on the hair close to the scalp. Lice like to live in warm spots. They are often found on the hair behind the ears or where the hair meets the neck. Look for open sores and scabs on the head. Check all the people that live in your house.

If you do find lice, be sure to treat your child and inform the school.  We will never identify students to others, but will send a reminder letter for the classroom in order to assure that families complete a timely head check.