Dear Parents and Guardians,
Screenings:
Vision and hearing screenings in grade 10 are very nearly completed. Postural screening for the 9th
graders will ensue shortly after the new term starts. This year I will be
including vision and hearing screening, height and wt. in this encounter.
Parents/Guardians are notified by mail if their student does not pass a
screening.
Physical Exam
Requirements: All students entering gr 10 (as well as K, 4th,
and 7th) are required to submit a physical exam report and current immunization report to the
school nurse. Recently I have been receiving some immunization reports without
the physical exam report. Please ask the PCP to provide the school nurse with both documents.
Pain Management after
surgery: Please notify me if your student will be having surgery for
removal of wisdom teeth or surgery for some other purpose. There are strategies
I would like to review with you prior to the procedure to help promote recovery
with the least medication. After wisdom
teeth removal, generally prescription medication is only necessary for one day
and alternating ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and using
cold packs is very helpful.
The next School
Health Advisory meeting is scheduled for Monday February 8, 2016, 6PM at
Nessacus RMS. All parents/guardians and students are invited to be part of this
multidisciplinary committee to discuss health issues pertinent to the district
student body and make recommendations to the school committee. We have
previously been involved with the district Wellness Policy and the change in
water bottle use at the high school. Members include representatives from
administration, school committee, school nurses, physical education, food
service, parents/guardians and students. Your presence would be very welcome.
Sincerely,
Phoebe Bushway RN MS NCSN
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