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Megan Hinds R.N., School Nurse |
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The school nurse gives first aid only. She does not diagnose illnesses but takes note of symptoms and notifies the parents of her observations if necessary. We ask that children be kept at home when ill and have a normal temperature for 24 - 36 hours after any illness before returning to school. This is important for the health of the child and for the health of all children at the school.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER UPDATED FOR OUR INFORMATION. |
For Your Information |
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Medication |
| For the protection of all students, we
have some very strict rules regarding medication:Only prescription medication
may be administered at school upon written request from parent or guardian.
Medication must be brought to school in the original prescription labeled
bottle.Long term medications may be given only if a special medication form
is completed by the attending physician and the medication is brought in
the properly labeled prescription bottle. Special medication forms may be
obtained in the school office.All medications must be in correct prescription
bottles, not in an envelope or piece of paper.Aspirin or non-prescription
drugs are not dispensed at school. All medications must be taken directly
to the school office. There will be no medications kept in the classroom
nor may the child give himself medication.There will be no exceptions to
these rules. |
Illness at School |
| If a child becomes ill or is injured, he
will be given first aid and the parents will be notified. In no case will
a child be sent home until the parent or the person indicated by the parent
has been contacted. Every effort will be made to contact the parent first.
If the parent is unable to come for the child, arrangements must be made
for his care by the parent. In an extreme emergency EMS or an ambulance
(designated by parent) will be called. |
Absence due to Illness |
| The nurse has the responsibility if she
suspects a contagious health condition to request that the child be picked
up by the parent or guardian and examined by a physician for diagnosis and
treatment. In the event of a contagious illness, please notify the school
upon confirmation of diagnosis. |
Non-Participation in
Physical Education |
| A letter or school health form from your
doctor is necessary if your child has any special health problem, such as
allergies (severe), severe asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, or heart problems
which would cause possible restriction of physical education activities.
You, the parent, may request that your child be excused from physical education
activities for a maximum of three days. Any period longer than that requires
a statement from your doctor. |
