Wikfors Receives Proclamation for Efforts

Photo: Libby Wikfors (right) honored for her work with children, pictured with her teacher Claire Mazan (left)

Written and submitted by Ms. Claire Mazan, Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Pascack Hills High School

When Libby Wikfors was a Freshman at Pascack Hills High School, I had the pleasure of being her teacher in my 21st century life skills class. Under my instruction Libby learned to design and hand sew felt monsters for children, which we donated to the Bergenfield baby clinic in Bergen County. The donations of these felt monsters are offered to the young children at the vaccine clinic to help them from crying after receiving disease fighting vaccines.

Photo: Libby Wikfors (right) recognized for her efforts helping children, is pictured with her teacher Ms. Claire Mazan (left)

Libby has recognized on her own, the good will this project has generated. Libby designed, purchased, and donated her own supplies to create these felt monsters. She continues to make them to donate to the Bergenfield Health Department.

The Borough of Bergenfield has recognized the true generosity and talent of Libby, and on July 20, 2021, she received a Proclamation and key to the city, honoring her charity and dedication to this project.

Photo: Libby Wikfors (center, holding proclamation) recognized at Bergenfield Mayor and Council meeting

All of us at Pascack Hills are proud of Libby for her dedication to these children and for the recognition she received.

COVID19 Updated Guidance

Sept 2022

WHEN TO STAY HOME:

The New Jersey Department of Health recommends that students with the following symptoms or combination of symptoms be promptly isolated from others and excluded from school:

PLEASE STAY HOME AND NOTIFY YOUR NURSE IF YOUR CHILD HAS:

At least two of the following symptoms: fever (measure or subjective), chills, rigors (shivers), myalgia (muscle aches), headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion, or runny nose;

OR
At least one of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new olfactory disorder, or new taste disorder.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO RETURN TO SCHOOL IF SYMPTOMS:

A medically supervised negative COVID19 PCR test or Rapid Antigen test is required to return to school for symptomatic individuals, even with an alternate diagnosis such as a positive strep or influenza swab. This requirement for testing is for all students and staff, regardless of vaccination status. We can not accept home tests at this time to rule out COVID19.
Please notify the attendance officer or the school nurse office if your child is exhibiting Covid-19 compatible symptoms.

IF COVID19 POSITIVE:

Please notify your school Nurse
Student will need to remain home for 5 days from symptom onset (symptom onset is considered day “0”)
Days 6-10: Students may return ONLY if no symptoms and fever free for 24 hours. They must wear a well fitted mask at all time, indoor and outdoors, during this time frame while at school.
Regardless of immunization status of other family members, those who are COVID 19 positive should be isolated from others in the household, if possible, for the full 10 days

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