A Message From The Health Office

Mrs. Robin Antoshkiw RN, APN, C

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MANAGEMENT: Head lice:

information for parents:

Head lice (pediculosis) infestation is common in the United States among children 3 – 12 years of age. Head lice are not a health hazard and are not responsible for the spread of any disease. The most common symptom of lice infestation is itching. If you notice your child scratching his or her head often, especially behind the ears or at the nape of the neck, check for lice. Also, do frequent checks when you know of a lice outbreak in your child’s school.

Please see the instructions for treatment of head lice. You may also refer to the Classroom Lice Notifications that are sent home with your child for treatment instructions during a lice outbreak in school.

Please visit the following websites for additional information regarding treatment of head lice infestation.

www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/parents.html

www.headlice.org

NJ Department of Health Bed Bug Resources:

· Guidelines for Use of Steri-Fab or Microban for Sanitizing/Disinfecting Mattresses, Bedding and/or Upholstered Furniture (PDF 13K)

· Bed Bug Control for Homes (PDF 18K)

· Bed Bug Fact Sheet (PDF 169K)

· Bed Bug Inspections and Remediation (March 2010) (PDF 42K)

 

BEING READY FOR SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER
Pre School and Kindergarten

Immunizations - No child will be admitted to school without proper documentation of immunizations as required by NJ law.

Reminder to all parents of preschool students: It is mandatory that your child be vaccinated against the flu each fall in order to attend preschool in New Jersey. Documentation from your health care provider that the flu vaccine has been given to your child this fall must be provided to the school nurse before the end of December. If your child has not been given the flu vaccine he/she may not attend school after December.

Physical Examination - a current physical examination documented by your child's health care provider on the school form is also required.

Keeping Your Child Healthy

Child Safe Program 973- 263-4344 ext. 1
We need to know that every child is safe. You must call the child safe number before 8:30am and leave a message whenever your child is absent or late for any reason. For afternoon pre-school, please call before 12:30 PM on the day of the absence or tardy. Make sure you call and leave the message on the voicemail even if you have informed your child's teacher by note or verbally. The answering machine is always on!
All students arriving late to school must sign in at the reception desk in the front lobby.

Lake Hiawatha Preschool and Elementary School

Emergency Card
It is very important that we have current and valid telephone numbers in order to reach you in the event of an emergency or illness during the school day. Keep us alerted throughout the school year of any changes in your phone number or contact information.

Children Who Are Ill
Please keep sick children home until they are recovered and fever free for at least 24 hours (fever free without the use of fever reducing medication). When not feeling well, not only will your child be most comfortable resting at home, they will not be spreading illness to other students and staff as well. Do not send your child to school if he/she:
· Has diarrhea or vomited within the last 24 hours
· Has an excessively runny nose, sore throat, and/or cough
· Has a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more in the last 24 hours

Medication Policy
If it is necessary for your child to take medication please be aware that the BOARD of EDUCATION has a strict policy in place that includes both prescription and over the counter/non-prescription medications.

For administration of all medicine in school, your doctor must complete the school medication form available in the nurse's office.
Please contact me with any questions.

If a special situation exists with your child (life-threatening allergic reactions and/or asthma), arrangements can be made to have medications on hand when needed.

Parent and school personnel need to keep in touch for the benefit of the children. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 973-263-4344 Ext. 1402.