Kindergarten Orientation 2015 Peggy Mack RN Certified School

Kindergarten Orientation 2015 Peggy Mack, RN Certified School Nurse

Registration February 23 – February 27 • 9: 30 -11: 30 & 1 -2: 30 • To pick up a packet you will need proof of residency (DL, utility bill –with name on it) • Packets need to be returned on or before Feb 23

What is needed to register your child? • Original birth certificate • Immunizations – all up to date – Middletown Health Dept can provide required immunizations if you are uninsured or if under Family Care. • Physical Exam - after 7/1/14, due to me by 6/15/15 • Proof of residency – 4 documents • Emergency contact information

Growth & Development Health History • Fill out front and back and sign. • Include any health information relevant to your child. • Any medical information you provide me is strictly confidential unless other staff members need to know (food allergies, seizures, asthma)

Medication Policy • • Physician’s Note Parent’s permission Original container Children are not allowed to deliver medications to school. • You will be notified at the end of the year for medication pick up. • Any questions, please call me.

Communicable Diseases • A Doctor’s note is required when your child has been absent with such diseases as Strep Throat, Scarlet Fever, Conjunctivitis, etc. If you have any questions, please keep in touch with me. • Absences are medically excused with a signed doctor’s note for attendance purposes (not a written parent note).

Illnesses • Common cold – OK for school, exceptions • Fever – child should be fever free for 24 hours, fevers over 100 in school will be sent home • Diarrhea – do not send to school, if occurs at school you will be called to take your child home • Vomiting – any vomiting will be sent home • Conjunctivitis – clears quickly when treated • Lice – excluded from class, home until nit free

Food Allergies • We take this matter very seriously. • If your child has life threatening food allergies, see me for additional paperwork. • Your child may be in a classroom with a student with severe food allergies. You will be notified at the beginning of the year regarding food restrictions in the classroom.

Nutrition • Childhood obesity is rising. • Send healthy snacks: fruit, vegetables, yogurt, crackers, 100% fruit juices or milk. • Avoid candy, sugary cookies, chips. • For parties try sending a healthy alternative – fruit kabobs or a non-edible surprise.

Orthopedic Injuries • If your child requires an ace bandage, splint, or arm sling come in to the Health Office with a Doctor’s note. • A crutch order is necessary from your Doctor. • A Doctor’s note is needed to be excused from Physical Education Class.

Screenings • • • Height and weights Blood pressure Vision Hearing Scoliosis (Grade 5 or over 10 years old)

Special Activities • • • Jump Rope for Heart Holiday Food and Clothing Drives Bayview Garden Field Day Bayview Helps its Own Catch U

Open Door Policy • My office is not only open to students and staff – I am here for YOU!