English LandingElementary School

Why should a student stay home?

• Temperature of 100.4 or higher (student should be fever-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school.)
  

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• Contagious rash

• Pink eye (contagious while there is drainage from the eye)

• Strep throat (Exclude until 24 hours after antibiotic treatment begins and child is without a fever.)

Birthday Treats

• As the nurse, I am diligent about making sure students with allergies are not affected by the treats brought to our school.
  
  
• The process is:
  • A treat is brought to the school health room by the parent.
  • That treat is evaluated for ingredients that could be allergens.
  • I check those allergens against the list of student with allergies in the class.
  • If there is a student with an allergy, that student may be offered an alternative treat, provided by the nurse.
  • Students enjoy their treats in the lunchroom.
    
    
• What are some ideas of treats to provide?
  • Mini cupcakes from Wal-Mart labeled “Made in a peanut-free facility.”
  • Oreos
  • Barnum’s Animal Crackers
  • Chips Ahoy
  • Rice Krispy Treats
  • Treats ordered from the school cafeteria
  • See http://snacksafely.com/safe-snack-guide/
    
    
• Parents of students with allergies are welcome to provide their own treats for their student.Those treats should be non-perishable and can be kept in the health room.

Head Lice

• Students are expected to stay home if live bugs are present.
  
  
• After first treatment is completed, student can return to class after visiting the health room for a check.
  
  
• Nits are NOT considered live lice.
  
  
• Please use the school nurse as a resource, if needed.I’m happy to walk you through the process to eliminate as quickly as possible.

Injuries

• Unfortunately, injuries happen on the playground and while students are here at school.
  
  
• Typically, you will be called for an injury to the head.An exception to this would be a nondescript injury that caused no visible injury or no signs/symptoms of injury.
  
  
• If a broken/injured limb is suspected, you will be called.
  
  
• PLEASE let the classroom teacher or the nurse know if your student should be excluded from physical activity for any reason.

Medical Conditions

• If your student has a health issue (chronic or acute) that may affect their learning or time at school, please feel free to share that information.
  
  
• My goal is to keep students safe and comfortable while at school.
  
  
• The more I know, the better I can help.

Health Screenings

• Hearing and vision screening occur annually in the fall.
  
  
• K, 1, 3, 5, and all new students to the district are screened.
  
  
• If a parent requests, a screening can take place outside of these parameters.
  
  
• If a student fails a vision screening, a referral form will be sent home.
  
  
• Once the student has been assessed by a doctor, please send back the referral form to school.This way, we know that the vision issue has been addressed.
  
  
• If a student fails a hearing screening, a student is rescreened two weeks later and assessed with an otoscope.
  
  
• If a student fails the additional hearing screening, parents will be notified for additional follow up.

Communication

• Please contact me anytime.My hours are 8:15-3:45 and I can be reached at 816-359-4374 or kimbrelj@parkhill.k12.mo.us.I am here all days that the student are in attendance.