Emergency Announcements Policy
(Due to Inclement Weather)
It may be necessary to close or delay the start of school because of ice, snow or other inclement weather. Additionally, school may need to dismiss early due to inclement weather.
ICS automatically follows Fairfax County when they close school or modify school hours for inclement weather, slippery roads, or other reasons. The only condition in which we do not follow Fairfax County is for closings due to warm weather and lack of air conditioning.
Immanuel Christian School closings, delays, and early dismissals due to inclement weather will be posted on the school website, sent via email alert, and recorded on the school information line, (703) 813-1940. All closing and delay notices will be posted by 6:00 a.m., and all early dismissal notices will be posted by 11:00 a.m.
When there is a question regarding inclement weather or dangerous road conditions, please check major TV and radio outlets including: WAVA (FM 105.1), WTOP (AM 1500) and WMAL (AM 630).
When Fairfax County Public Schools are not in session (vacation, teacher in-service, etc.), Closing, delay, and early dismissal notices will not be announced on TV or Radio.
Parents are encouraged to sign up for our automatic emergency email notification system and will be sent an email notification as soon as weather decisions are made by the administration.
Please click here to read more Inclement Weather Information.
ICS RESPONSE TO SWINE FLU OUTBREAK
In an effort to protect the health of our students, please remind your children of these simple precautionary measures recommended by the CDC to help limit the spread of germs and illness:
To prevent spreading the illness to others, an ill student should stay home and away from others until that person has been symptom free and without fever for at least 24 hours (without taking anti-fever medications).
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and may include fever (greater than 100°F ), sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, headaches and body aches, and fatigue.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people when possible.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Encourage your child to cough into their elbow if a tissue is not handy.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Lather up for as long as it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song two times. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective
Do not share drinks or water bottles.
We are instructing our teachers to follow these guidelines and be alert to symptoms that need to be reported to parents and the school nurse.
Sincerely,
Steve Danish
Administrator