1. WELCOME TO SCHOOL!

2. School Nurses: Schools: Kim Mahlum Central 789-7678 EMERSON
School Nurses: Schools:
Kim Mahlum Central
EMERSON
Shelley Johnson Lincoln
SUMMIT
NORTHSIDE/MONTESSORI
Michelle Rank Logan Senior
HAMILTON/SOTA I
STATE ROAD
Sara Lieurance Longfellow/SOTA II
HINTGEN
SOUTHERN BLUFFS
Melissa Kujak Logan Middle
NORTH WOODS
SPENCE
Kim Mahlum
Shelley Johnson
Michelle Rank
Sara Lieurance
Melissa Kujak

3. Please bring the following on the first day of school:
Immunization card
School Physical Form
Vision Form
Dental Form
Health Information Enrollment Form
NOTE: If you have received duplicate Kindergarten packets it is
only necessary to return one set of forms.

4. STUDENT HEALTH GUIDELINES
When should your child stay home because of illness:
Fever: greater than 100 degrees
Vomiting: return 24 hours after vomiting
Diarrhea: return 24 hours after diarrhea
Rash: rash that is open and draining or a rash accompanied by a fever
Contagious Diseases: strep throat, impetigo, pink eye, child should return to school after 24 hours of treatment with antibiotic
Nuisance Diseases: head lice, scabies, ringworm - must be treated before returning to school
Chicken Pox: child may return to school 5-7 days after onset of rash, with all sores dry and scabbed over
By following these guidelines you can protect your child’s health and prevent the spread of illness to others.
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5. Illness or Injury at School
Health Team: School Nurse
Health Assistant/Trained Secretary
Students who become ill or injured at school will be seen in the health room by trained staff. If your child is unable to return to class, a parent will be contacted. Please make arrangements to pick them up as soon as possible.
Please call your child’s school if they are ill or injured.

6. Emergency Information on the Enrollment Forms
Parent phone numbers
Two emergency back-up contacts who can be called when you are not available.
Health Information Enrollment Form. List any health information necessary for your child’s health and safety during the school day (i.e. asthma, allergies, etc.)

7. MEDICATIONS
Please give medications at home whenever possible. However, if it is essential for a child to receive a medication during the school day, the following is necessary:
Prescription Medication
A doctor’s signature with written instruction.
Written consent from the parent for the school to give medication.
Medication is in a properly labeled prescription bottle.
Non-Prescription Medication
Written consent from the parent with instructions for the school to give the medication.
Medication must be in the original container.
Medication forms are available at your
school, local clinic or your school’s website.

8. Students shall not carry medication at school
Students shall not carry medication at school. Exception: Prescription inhalers and epinephrine auto injectors may be carried with a doctor’s written permission.
Please do not send medication to school with students. Medication should be delivered by parent/guardian to the school office. This is for everyone’s safety.
According to State law, a new medication form is needed each time a medication is changed.
A new medication form is needed for each school year.

9. IMMUNIZATIONS The Immunization Law Sec. 252.04, Wis. Stats.
Schools are required to keep immunization records and to review the records at the beginning of each school year.
When students do not meet the requirements of the law:
Parents are notified by a legal notice.
If the student is not in compliance after receiving the legal notice, the District Attorney is notified.

10. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Kindergarten students are required to have the following immunizations:
DOSES NEEDED IMMUNIZATION
4               Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP) - PLEASE NOTE: one dose
(either 3rd, 4th or 5th) must have been received after the 4th birthday
4                   Polio
2 Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) (the first MMR must
have been received on or after the first birthday)
3 Hepatitis B
2 Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine is needed only if your child has not had chickenpox disease. Please provide the year your child had the disease or the
month, day and year the vaccine was received.
Please have your child’s immunization dates at the school office by the
first day of school. Waivers are available on the immunization card.

11. See you next year!!!!