Hello,
I'm Mrs. Page, the school nurse at Fisher Mitchell and Dike Newell. Call times are 8:30 to 9:00 at 443-8265 every day. Monday and Wednesday are my days to be at Dike Newell School. Our number at Dike Newell is 443-8285.
Below is some helpful information about taking medications in school, school screenings and head lice.
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 original container in which it was purchased. Only the school dose should be in the container.
B. Non-prescription medication 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. Written permission must be given by parents for administering all medications.
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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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: 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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