Health Information for Kindergarten

1. Health Information for Kindergarten Jeannette Booth RN BSN Santa Fe Trail School Nurse

2. Required Paperwork • Medication at school • Health Concerns and Food Allergies • Illnesses/Injuries at school • Attendance • Hints for a successful school day Welcome to Kindergarten!

3. Physical Exam* • Proof of Immunizations* • Health History* Proof of Immunizations and a School Physical are required by the State of Kansas for your child to attend school. Required Paperwork

4. If your child has any health conditions please let me know so a plan of care will be in place. • Throughout the school year if your child experiences any health changes please let me know. • Asthma- If your child has asthma and needs a rescue inhaler it is important to have an extra inhaler at school. • Students participate in Recess and Gym unless there is an activity restriction signed by a doctor on file. Health Concerns

5. Food Allergies: School Meal Modification Paperwork must be signed by the doctor and on file with the school before modifications can be made to the school breakfast or lunches served to your child. • Any student without School Meal Modification Paperwork on file with the school is expected to self monitor for allergens served in the school meals. Food Allergies

6. Prescription Medication to be given at school: 1. Signed parent permission required.* 2. Must be in original Rx bottle with pharmacy label dated for the current school year –or- signed note from doctor provided. 3. Must be administered by school staff-child cannot self administer. 4. Must be kept in the Health Room (child cannot keep in backpack or desk.) Medication Policy

7. Over the Counter Medication: 1. Signed Parent Permission Required* 2. Must be administered by school staff- child cannot self administer. 3. Must be kept in the Health Room- child cannot keep in backpack or desk. 4. It is best to give your child any needed Over the Counter Medication before school! (Cough medicine, Allergy medicine) Medication Policy

8. Acetaminophen • Ibuprofen • Cough Drops • Tums • Triple Antibiotic Ointment • Hydrocortizone Cream Over The Counter Medications Stocked at school:

9. If a student develops a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, red/draining eyes, severe sore throat or severe cough while at school a parent or guardian will be called to pick the student up. • Up to date parent contact information is very important in case of illness or emergency! Please keep the school informed of any changes. Illnesses at School

10. If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the school before 8:30 am and let us know. • Your child must stay home from school for the following reasons: 1. Fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Vomiting during the previous 24 hours. 3. Diarrhea during the previous 24 hours. 4. Red/ Draining eye(s). 5. Undiagnosed skin rash or lesions. 6. Severe Sore Throat. Attendance

11. A Good Night’s Sleep (Kindergarten age students need at least 10 hours of sleep each night!) • Breakfast • Any needed Over the Counter Medications administered before school. Successful School Days Start With:

12. Jeannette Booth RN,BSN Santa Fe Trail Elementary School Nurse 913-993-5002 (desk) 913-993-5099 (fax) Email Address: JeannetteBooth@smsd.org Web Back Pack: http://www4.smsd.org/jeannettebooth Questions?