2. Am I Ready for 5 Year Old Kindergarten? n Kindergarten Registration 2014

3. Welcome To the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District! Your School Nurse is Barbara Hogden RN

4. Preparing your child’s Health Portfolio n Immunizations n Physical Exam n Dental Exam n Professional Eye Exam n Emergency/Health Form n Birth Certificate

5. Immunizations n The State of Wisconsin Requirements: n 4 DTP/DTap/Td (one dose must be after the 4th Birthday) n 4 Polio n 2 MMR (first dose must be after 1st Birthday) n 3 Hepatitis B n 2 Varicella (Chickenpox) n Waivers are available for religious, health or personal conviction reasons.

6. Physical Exam n Your child will need a physical exam. n Form must be completed and signed by the physician or nurse completing the exam. n Make appointment now, as clinic schedules fill quickly.

7. Dental Exam n Not required by the State of Wisconsin. n BUT.. n Encouraged by our District. n Protect your child’s SMILE!

8. Professional Eye Exam n Recommended by the State of Wisconsin. n Separate form in 5 year old Kindergarten packet.

9. Emergency/Health Form n Complete initial form. n If your work, cell or home phone number changes, notify the school immediately. n Review Student Information form on a yearly basis, revise as necessary.

10. Birth Certificate nUnUsed to verify age of child, and proper spelling of student’s name. nNnNo copies will be kept on file at school.

11. Medication n Proper form needs to be on file. n Prescription medication is a Physician’s order, not a parent’s request. n Pharmacy filled, properly labeled bottles only. n DO NOT allow children to carry medication on their person. n NO COUGH DROPS!

12. Illness n Please keep ill children home. n First Aid is provided by the school nurse or office secretary. n Report all communicable diseases. n Teach your children good hand washing Soap, Water and Friction

13. Breakfast n Every morning should start with a good breakfast. n Breakfast is available at school. n Engines run better on premium fuel!

14. Class of 2027 BE HAPPY and HEALTHY!!

15. Questions? nCnCall: Barbara Hogden 582-2241 nonor nenemail barbarahogden@getschools.k12.wi.us