District 622 Preschool Catalog 2018-2019 Parent Handbook District 622 Preschool | Page 8

HEALTH
INFORMATION
HEALTH INFORMATION
ABSENCES
If your child is ill or will be absent for any reason please call their school
and leave a message. If your child rides the bus to school please notify the
transportation office at 651-621-1980 or First Student at 651-777-2319 that
your child will not be riding the bus that day. Keep your child at home when
they have:
 vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours
 fever of 100 degrees or higher in the last 24 hours
 signs of contagious diseases such as pink eye, impetigo
 strep throat until cultures have been read and, if possible, until on
medication for 24 hours
 lice, until treatment is complete
 chicken pox, 7 to 10 days until all scab areas are dry
 signs of illness which may be passed on to other children
ALLERGIES
An allergy action plan should be completed by your child's primary health
care provider and a copy should be provided to the health office. If your child
has any allergies that school needs to know about in order to keep your child
healthy, please make note of the allergy on your child’s emergency form and
speak with your child’s teacher about any necessary accommodations. We
will work with district nursing staff to meet your child’s needs.
MEDICATIONS
Whenever possible, the parent or guardian should make arrangements to
administer medications at home. The school nurse will be the designated
staff in each building to administer medications. In the absence of the school
nurse, medication may be administered by a supervisor, teacher, or other
staff member trained by the Licensed School Nurse or BSN. A Request to
Administer Medication form must be completed by both parent/guardian
and the student's health care provider. For the safety of all students,
medications must be brought to the school health office by parent/guardian.
COLD WEATHER POLICY
Outdoor recess is an important part of the school day for children. Please
make sure your child is dressed accordingly for the weather. Boots, snow
pants, mittens and hats are necessary during the winter months. Students
will stay inside if the temperature or wind chill is below 0 degrees or if there
is the threat of severe weather.