Postural Screening Information
Postural screening will be done on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 to all 5th grade students. A letter will be sent home on Monday, February 27th. The letter is found on this website under attachments.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening Letter
Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening letters for grades 1 and 4 will be sent home in a separate envelope with the report cards on January 27, 2012. Please call school nurse with any questions or concerns.
National Wear Red Day
Friday, February 3, 2012 is National Wear Red Day. "Go Red" is the day to wear red to help raise awareness and fund in the fight against heart disease in women. Please join us in raising awareness Heart Disease in women by wearing red and donating to a great cause.
National Influenza Vaccination Week - December 4, 2011 to December 10, 2011
It's important for all family members to be vaccinated against the flu virus. Let's keep everyone healthy for the upcoming year!
Fluoride Rinse Program
The weekly fluoride rinse program will begin on Tuesday, October 25th for all 2nd and 3rd graders who have written parental permission to participate. Please have the children continue to brush with fluoride toothpaste, floss teeth and have dental checkups. Discontinue use of daily fluoride rinses (e.g. ACT Rinse) as the weekly school rinse will protect the teeth for the week. You may resume the daily OTC rinses at home during the summer.
Grade 1 will start their weekly fluoride rinses on Wednesday, January 18th and continue weekly until the end of the year.
Immunization Requirements for Fall 2011 Entrance to School
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Fall Health
EEE and West Nile Virus are still a threat to our health until we experience a hard frost that kills the mosquitos. Remember to use bug spray, avoid outside activities during peak hours for mosquitos, wear protective clothing.
It's still tick season so check for ticks everyday and use insect repellent.
Sunscreen is still important. Please apply sunscreen to your child before school every day.
Vision, Hearing, Dental and Growth Screenings
The health office will be busy starting these mandated screenings in September. Kindergarten will be the first class screened. Parents or guardians will be notified if referrals are made for any follow-up.
Heads up: Preventing Concussions
Winter Health
Preparing for Winter Storms
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Role of Professional School Nurse
All of the school nurses are full-time Registered Nurses with DOE Certification. The role of the school nurse includes daily student and staff encounters for first aid, illness, and medications. In addition, infection control, environmental health and safety, health education, health counseling, mental health screenings, emergency care planning, and Crisis Intervention.
Hearing, Vision, BMI, and Dental Screening
The mandated screenings of hearing, vision, BMI, and dental screenings are ongoing. Parents will receive a referral home if any follow-up is necessary.
Fluoride Rinse Program will started in November for students in Grades 2 and 3 with parental permission. Please remember that all students participating in the fluoride rinse program in school do not need to do a fluoride rinse at home for that entire period of time. You may resume fluoride rinsing during the summer if you wish. The rinse in done on Tuesdays. Grade 1 will be added in January. Staff members are welcome to participate.