Dear Parents/Guardians:
As we begin a new school year, please review the following information on the
school health program for the year 2006-2007:
Emergency Cards: It is very important that you complete and return the
emergency card as soon as possible. We need to be able to find parents or
other responsible adults that you designate in case of illness, injury, or other
emergency. Emergency cards need to be updated if there are changes made
throughout the school year.
Medication: The administration of medication in school is strictly regulated. All
medication, either over-the-counter or prescribed by a physician, must be turned
into the nurse's office with written authorization. The medication form is available
in the office. All medication must be in the original container. It is helpful to have
the pharmacist make two containers (one for you and one for the school).
Immunizations: All students must be current on their immunizations. It is very
important that, in the event your child receives an immunization update during
the school year, a copy is sent to the school so it may be recorded in our records.
Meningitis: Attached is information on Bacterial Meningitis. This information is
to educate parents about the symptoms of this disease and what to do in the
event that a student is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Guidelines for School Attendance: It can often be difficult to decide whether to
keep your child home if he/she is complaining of not feeling well. Here are some
general guidelines for keeping your child home:
• Fever of 100° or higher (must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to
school).
• Vomiting or diarrhea (may return to school 24 hours after the last episode).
• Eye lids stuck together with dried crusts, red appearance, and/or discharge
from the eyes. "Pink Eye" is very contagious, thus, we recommend children be
kept at home until symptoms subside or until they are released for return to
school by a physician.
• Excessive nasal drainage or persistent cough.
• Unusual rash, especially an extensive rash or one with blisters (check with
your doctor for cause and when able to return).
• Less than 24 hours on an antibiotic for treatment of strep throat or other
contagious illness.
• Any sign of lice infestation (i.e. nits or live bugs). There is a "No Nit" Policy in
place at our school, therefore, all lice and nits must be removed. Your
child will be checked when he/she returns and if any nits are found, they will
be sent home. Please teach children not to share hats, combs, brushes, and
other hair items.
Health services help to support your child's educational experience.
If you have any questions or need to contact me about a medical concern, please call me at 479-3706.
I look forward to a safe and healthy school year.