Shue-Medill - Students

HEALTH CENTER

NURSES NEWS

Things to remember:

When sending any medications to school whether prescription or over the counter a written permission note must be sent in with the medication. All medication needs to be in a labeled bottle, with students name attached.

Many students complain of headaches, menstrual cramps, aches and pains during the school day. While these complaints make students uncomfortable, it is not our policy to send them home, unless, he/she has a temperature of 100 degrees or more. We are able to give Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) if the parent/guardian has returned the Delaware School Emergency Card containing a check next to the Tylenol/Motrin permission.

All students should bring a change of clothing to be left at school. Many situations arise when students, both girls and boys alike, could use a change of clothes. Examples: Rainy/snowy weather, spilt food items at lunch, personal hygiene…etc. No extra clothing is kept in the nursing office.

NURSES NEWS

I hope everyone had a happy and healthy summer! I extend a very special welcome to all new and returning students.

As we begin our new 2009-2010 school year several school health issues need to be addressed.

1. Breakfast is served here at Shue-Medill every morning for a nominal cost starting at 7:05am until the beginning of homeroom. School breakfast meets the USDA requirements for nutrients and supplies foods from the five food groups, providing your student with a fourth of his/her daily needs. Students should take advantage of this service.

2. It is very important to return the "DELAWARE EMERGENCY TREATMENT DATA CARD" It is a pink card sent home the first week of school. This card provides us with extremely important medical emergency information. A new card must be completed every year. Please remember to keep the office updated on any changes that may occur during the school year.

Failure to return this card will lead to exclusion from any after school or Intramural activities.

3. Many Students complain of headaches, menstrual cramps, aches and pains during the school day. While these complaints make students uncomfortable, it is not our policy to send them home, unless, he/she has a temperature of 100degrees or more. We are able to give Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) if the parent/guardian has returned the Delaware School Emergency Card containing a check next to the Tylenol/Motrin permission.

4. Parents/Guardians of students who take prescription medications, all bottles and inhalers must have the prescription label attached as well as a parent permission note on file. Please see the nursing office for Medication Permission Forms.

5. Immunizations shot requirements for all 6th 7th and 8th grades are as follows: Your student may not attend school without documentation of these Immunizations.

  • 5 doses of DPT/DTaP
  • 4 doses of OPV/IPV
  • 2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • 3 doses of Hepatitis B
  • Tuberculosis (Mantoux/PPD) MD questionnaire is acceptable
  • 1 dose Td (Tetanus/adult) Given 10 years after the last DPT/DTaP

Other immunizations to talk with your MD about are:

  • Influenza (Protects against influenza, flu)
  • Hepatitis A (Protects against hepatitis A)
  • Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (Protects against pneumococcal disease)
  • Meningococcal Conjugate (Protects against meningococcal disease)
  • Human Papillomavirus ((Protects against cervical cancer)
  • Varicella ((Protects against chicken pox)

6. 7th grade health screening will be completed in September. Health screenings consist of: Vision, Hearing, Orthopedic Back screening, Height and Weight. 6th and 8th grade screenings will be completed before December. These screenings consist of: Orthopedic Back Screening and Height/Weight. If you have any questions regarding this screenings please feel free to contact me.

It is imperative that we have a rescue Multi Dose Inhaler or Albuteral Nebulizer medication along with the tubing and mouthpiece for ALL students with the diagnosis of asthma to be kept in the nursing office should any breathing difficulties occur. Should your student have the need for asthma medication and none are available 911 will be called.

All students should bring a change of clothing to be left at school. Many situations arise when students, both girls and boys alike, could use a change of clothes. Examples: Rainy/snowy weather, spilt food items at lunch, personal hygiene...etc. No extra clothing is kept in the nursing office.

We are very interested in meeting all of our student parents to discuss any concerns they may have regarding our various nursing office services. Please feel free to contact us for an appointment if you feel the need and be sure to stop by and visit our office during the first open house of the new school year.

Kim Rekito
Nurse
Room: 173 B/C
Extension: 106/219
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