Recent ActivityYour child's health is of utmost importance to me. A healthy child is a better learner! I like to teach healthy habits such as hand washing, disease prevention and nutrition. I also perform routine vision and hearing screenings, dispense medication, and see children in the clinic for injuries and illnesses.
Please let me know of any health problems your child may have. Children with asthma or life threatening allergies can store inhalers and Epi-Pens in the school clinic. Health treatment plans need to be completed by the parents/ guardians and the physician. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can be administered at school if the proper paperwork is completed. Please see the attached links for the appropriate forms. Just as a reminder, please do not send medications to school with your student. Only adults are allowed to deliver medications to and from school.
It is very important that I am able to contact you in case of an emergency. Please keep your emergency cards up to date.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Old Bridge.
Announcements 6th Grade Immunization Requirements 2011-2012A booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 6th grade, if at least five years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. The documentation of this immunization from the students health care provider must be on file prior to the start of school in September. Any student who is not eligible to have the tetanus booster due to age or medical condition must provide a letter from the health care provider. Guidelines for keeping children homeIllness or Injury Exclusion Criteria Reasons for which a child may be sent home from school or for a parent to keep the child home from school. 1. Fever of 100ºF and over – exclude until student has been fever-free for at least 24 hours. 2. Conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep infections, ringworm, and impetigo are all infections and must be treated with medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school. 4. Head injury. 5. Severe coughing or difficulty breathing. 6. Colds – a child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home. 7. Diarrhea or vomiting – exclude until student has been symptom-free for at least 24 hours. 8. Stiff neck associated with a fever and/or a recent injury. 9. Inadequate immunizations with known disease outbreak in school. 10. Refer to the VDOH “Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel” for other exclusions/information. LET'S MOVELet’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more physically active.
9-5-2-1-0 For Health!The Message: 9-5-2-1-0 for Health
Five daily habits can help kids live healthier lives and sustain a healthy body weight.
9 - Get at least nine hours of sleep
5 - Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables
2 - Limit screen time to 2 hours or less
1 - Get at least 1 hour of physical activity
0 - Eliminate sugary drinks
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