Our School Nurse

Mrs.Page

Hello,

I'm Mrs. Page, the school nurse at Fisher Mitchell, Dike Newell, and Huse Kindergarten Center. My office is here at Fisher Mitchell. Call times are 8:30 to 9:00 at 443-8265 every day. Thursday is my day to be at Fisher Mitchell School.

Below is some helpful information about taking medications in school, school screenings and head lice. Click here for Guidelines for when to keep your child at home.

Medications in School

If medications are needed during school hours the following requirements must be met for the school staff to dispense the medication:

A. Prescription medication must be sent in the current prescription container. The pharmacy can proved an extra for school.

B. Non-prescription medication will be given when special arrangements have been made with the nurse and must be in a clearly labeled container with the name of student, name of drug, dose and time to be given.

C. If the physician requests older students to keep inhalers in backpacks they must be labeled with the student's name. If more than one inhaler is needed or a spacer is used, put all labeled pieces into a labeled container.

D. Medication form signed by parent and doctor must be on file.

E. No medication will be given by school personnel until the above requirements are met. This is to protect your child from injury.

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Health Screenings

At some point during the school year your child may have the following health screenings.

Kindergarten: vision and hearing

Grade 1: vision and hearing

Grade 2: vision and hearing

Grade 3: vision and hearing

Grade 5: vision and hearing

Grade 6: girls scoliosis

Grade 7: vision

Grade 8: girls scoliosis

Grade 9: vision, boys scoliosis

Grade 11: vision

You will be notified only if there is a concern with the results of the screening.

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Ten Steps to Staying Ahead of Lice

1. Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head-scratching. Anyone can get lice...from another person or from sharing hats, brush, combs, etc.

2. Check all family members for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least one a week. (It helps to use natural light and a magnifying glass.)

3. Treat only those family members who do have lice. Buy a lice product at your drug store, the pharmacy section of your food store or call your doctor for a prescription.

4. Call your doctor first if you are pregnant, nursing or allergic to weeds, plants, etc. Never use a lice product on your baby!

5. Follow package directions carefully! Use the product over the sink (not in the tub or shower). Keep the eyes covered with a washcloth.

6. Remove all nits (which will stay on the hair after treatment). This is essential! You can do this with a special lice comb, scissors or your fingernails.

7. Wash sheets and recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. Combs and brushes may be soaked in hot (not boiling) water for 10 minutes.

8. Vacuuming is the safest and best way to control lice on mattresses, rugs, furniture and stuffed animals.

9. Continue to check heads every day for 2-3 weeks to make sure head lice are gone. Regular checking is the best prevention.

10. When you find a case of lice, tell others! Call your child's school and doctor. Notify neighborhood parents.

The above information is from: The National Pediculosis Association, P.O. Box 149, Newton, MA 02161 (617) 449-NITS

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