Health News

From Christal White, School Nurse

 

Family Life Schedule
2012

Month

Grade

# of Days`

Separate Class

 

2012

January

8th

10

1 B / 1G class

8 Co-ed

1/9 - 1/23

 

 

 

 

 

 

February

7th

6

N/A

6 Co-ed

2/21 – 2/28

 

 

 

 

 

 

March

6th

9

1 B/1G class

7 Co - ed

3/12 - 3/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

April

5th

5

2 B’s / 2 G’s class

1 Co-ed

4/16– 4/20

 

 

 

 

 

 

May

4th

4

1 B / 2 G’s class

1 Co – ed

5/21 – 5/24

All Parents are able to review materials, videos or call with questions prior to the class.
If the parent does not want their child to participate in the classes, a note must be written and sent to Mrs. White.
An alternative assignment will be given to the child in place of Family Life Class.
Any questions, please call Mrs. White at 935-2707 x 216. 

 

Physical Exams:

 Children should have subsequent medical examinations at least once during each developmental state, at early childhood (pre-school through grade three), pre-adolescence (grade four through six) and adolescence (grade seven through 12).

Annual Health Screenings will be performed on all grade levels. Height, weight, blood pressure, vision and hearing will be done. Scoliosis Screenings are done biannually on children age 10 and above. Parents will be notified if any concerns are noted.

Vision Screenings are not a substitute for an actual eye exam by an Eye Doctor.

 

 

Immunization Requirements:

 

Please speak to your Healthcare Provider regarding your child’s immunizations.

 

Kindergarten-----DTAP, MMR and Polio are required for entry into Kindergarten, after the age of 4.

 

5th Grade Parents read below for next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

New Immunization Requirements For 6th Grade Students:

 

  1. Tdap Vaccine

Grade 6, 1 dose for students entering Grade 6 on or after 9-1-08 and born on or after 1-1-97. A child does not need a Tdap dose until five years after the last DTP/DtaP or Td dose.

  1. Meningococcal Vaccine

For pupils entering Grade 6 on or after 9-1-08 and born on or after 1-1-97. 1 dose.

 

Always bring in documentation from your child’s physician’s office when any new immunizations are given. These dates will be added to your child’s New Jersey State Public School Health Card.

 

 

 

 If you are in need of health insurance;

NJ Family Care is federal and state funded health insurance program to help uninsured children and low income families quality insurance. The website is www.njfamilycare.org. Application can be done online.

 

 

Gym Excuses:

All Gym Excuses for illness or injuries requires a parent note and physician’s note if limitations are advised. A written assignment will be given for inability to participate in gym.

 

 

Fever:

 If your child is home with a fever, please keep home until they are FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS with out the use of Motrin or Tylenol.

 

 

AI DuPont Website

A great medical resource is www.kidshealth.org.

HPV Vaccine for BOYS & GIRLS
 
Parents of 7th & 8th grade boys & girls, click above for a link to for information about
HPV Vaccine for Boys & Girls.
 

Meningitis
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for more information!

 

Please continue to call Mrs. White or Mrs. Wygand when your child is absent from school.