Volume 4 Issue 1 Page 7
From The Nurses Office ...
From the Nurses ’ Office Fall 2018
Fall is here and the change in the weather brings allergies , the flu , colds , and other illnesses . Here at JFK we encourage good hand washing and all teachers remind students about sneezing , tissue disposal etc . Flu shots are very important in the prevention of serious illness and we encourage you to get a flu shot for your child and yourself .
The State of CT has changed the screening requirements for middle school . The only screening required is scoliosis for grade 7 girls . The screening will be held during the PE class . Any student who is not in PE ( for any reason ) will be screened in the nurses ’ office . Referral Letters will be sent home if your child has a known diagnosis or if the
nurse observes any signs of concern . Fall screenings were already held .
Concussions , breaks , sprains , crutches and other problems : If your child sustains a concussion or any physical injury , call the nurses ’ office and we will help with your student ’ s return . Please be sure your student comes to the nurses ’ office when returning to school and has the doctor or emergency room notes . We have plans for all
types of injuries and / or needs .
The nurses are in the office from 7:20 AM until 3 PM on school days . The phone numbers are 860-763-8880 and 860- 763-8887 . Our fax number is the main school fax number 860-763-8888 .
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Officer Becky joins Ms . Baillargeon and Ms . Dejordy class unit on being community helpers ….