Graham Park Middle School - GPMS Clinic Information

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GPMS CLINIC PAGE

SCHOOL NURSE: SHEILA ROSINSKI, RN
ROSINSSM@PWCS.EDU
703.221.2118

H1N1 ALERT!!PARENTS PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE A TEMPERATURE OVER 100 .0 F OR THEY ARE VOMITING AND HAVE DIARRHEA OR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE FLU! INCLUDING A COUGH
OR SNEEZING AND A RUNNY NOSE ACCOMPANIED BY A HIGH TEMPERATURE.
This is to prevent possible contagious children from spreading flu/virus to others. If you have any questions please call the school BEFORE sending your sick child in to school.

NEWS FROM THE NURSE:  AS THE COLD WEATHER SETS IN PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY TO MAKE THEIR WAY TO SCHOOL. ALSO REMIND THEM THEY CAN BECOME DEHYDRATED EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND THEY SHOULD REMEMBER TO DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS DAILY TO STAY HEALTHY.

HEALTH OBSERVANCES AND INFORMATION:
November Health Observance: 14th is World Diabetes Day, November is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month The Great American Smoke Out is November 19th. If you would like any information on these important topics please give the school nurse a call at 703.221.2118.

CHECK OUT THIS COOL SITE: www.healthfinder.gov This is a newly revamped government site that has great info concerning all your health needs and questions.

MEDICATIONS FOR SCHOOL: All medications needed for the School year must have the appropriate medication form filled out and signed by a Doctor if it is a prescription medication, or just the parent signature if the medication is an over the counter drug. NO MEDICATIONS CAN BE BROUGHT INTO SCHOOL WITHOUT A FORM. Please call the school to make arrangements for medications to be brought into school per our county regulations.

ASTHMA/ALLERGY INFORMATION: If your Child has asthma or an allergy that requires an EPI Pen, you must have a new form filled out every year. Please see the Asthma or Allergic Reactions links below for the regulation and form required or stop by the school for a form. These forms do require a doctors signature before bringing the medications to school.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: We are seeing quite a few students who present to the clinic complaining of feeling "light headed and dizzy". When asked what they ate for breakfast most respond "Nothing" or "I didn't have time". Please remind your student that they should be eating breakfast. We have an excellent breakfast program here at Graham Park. All students are given time to eat breakfast in homeroom every morning. Students can purchase their breakfast here at school or bring breakfast from home to eat in class.

To Stay as Healthy as possible, please remember to use sanitary precautions.
     *  WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY
     *  COUGH AND SNEEZE INTO YOUR SLEEVES
     * Check out the link below for a great video--both entertaining and informative!
Healthy LINKS:
"Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves?"
[Click on view video; choose media player at bottom of picture]

PWCS REGULATIONS
Emergencies

Allergic Reactions

ASTHMA   www.pwcs.edu/Admin/pwcs/admin_pdfs/R757-5.pdf

ASTHMA/ALLERGY SEASON IS HERE! Parents, please make sure your student has an asthma form signed by a doctor if they are carrying an inhaler or need to keep an inhaler in school. Please make sure your child is compliant and taking their medications as prescribed by their doctor to ensure they can remain symptom free and will not suffer from allergies or asthma this season.

PLEASE UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION. Now is the time to make sure your information is up to date. In the event of an emergency could we contact you?

HEALTH TREATMENT PLANS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 09/10 If your child is in need of a Health Treatment Plan please ensure the doctor has signed it and turn it in to the school as soon as possible so we can ensure your students safety. Health Treatment Plans do not carry over from year to year, they must be updated annually. Plans must be dated AFTER MAY 1ST to count for the next school year.

IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE FLU: The FLU season is here and it is not to late to contact your health care provider and ask about FLU shots for your family. There are many flu shot clinics in the area. Please consider protecting your children and family from the FLU.

If you have any questions please call the school nurse at 703.221.2118.

SPORT PHYSICALS:
PWCS Middle School Athletics Physical Form

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