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Health Office

School Nurse:
Mrs. Kathryn Parker RN, BSN
Phone:  716/686-3238
Fax:  716/686-3303
 

Physicals: 
New York State requires physicals for students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th. Also, any new entrants require a health appraisal before entering school.

Medications:
The State of New York mandates that the school nurse follow the procedures listed below:

  1. All medication, including non-prescription drugs, given in school must be prescribed by a licensed medical doctor.
  2. A written request from the physician must be on file. This request must indicate the dosage and frequency of the prescribed drug. A written request from the parent to administer medication must be on file.
  3. The parent must assume responsibility for having the medication delivered to the Health Office in a properly labeled original container.

Please do not send any type of medication to school with your child unless you use the proper procedure.

Kids get sick frequently, and sometimes it’s hard to decide if they should stay home or go to school. Please refer to the below guidelines.

  • If your child has a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, they should be kept home and are able to return to school when they are 24 hours symptom-free without the use of medication.
  • If your child has mild cold symptoms such as cough, runny nose, or sore throat, they are generally okay to be in school unless their symptoms will disrupt learning, in which case they should stay home and rest. If your child needs help controlling their symptoms, such as constant reminding to blow their nose or to cover their cough, please keep them home until they are feeling better.

The best way to slow the spread of germs is to wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer if water is not available. Please practice good hygiene at home with your child.

We understand it’s not always convenient to keep a child home from school, but these policies are in place to keep your child and the rest of the school healthy. Healthy children make the best learners!

If your child will be absent from school, please call the school attendance line, Mrs. Kmiotek, (716) 686-3237. Also, a written parent note must be sent in when your
child returns to school.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of this policy. Please call with any questions or concerns.


Mrs. Parker RN, BSN