My name is Emily Mathew, and I am the School Nurse at Hebron Valley Elementary School. I would like to provide you with some information that will be helpful in order to keep the students and staff safe and healthy at our school.

Illness

You know your child best!! Please keep them home if you suspect that they are not well!

Students may not attend class with any of the following conditions:

Vomiting, and or diarrhea
A temperature of 100 degrees or greater
An undiagnosed rash or skin condition
Lice

It is required that your child be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication in order to return to school. If your child gets sick in school and needs to go home, he or she needs to picked up in a timely manner when called.

Medication at School

A written request from the parent is required for over-the counter medication to be given. In addition, the medication can not be given for more than 5 days without authorization from a physician.
A signed order from the physician is required for prescription medication to be given.
Medications may not be transported by the student. They must be brought in and picked up by an adult.
All medications must be in the original container with the students name on it, and may not be expired.

All forms for medication administration can be found on the LISD website, or may be obtained from my office.

Screening

Children in PPCD, K, 1st, 3d, and 5th grade will also be screened for health problems. This screening may include vision, hearing, Scoliosis, and Acanthosis Nigricans. Students in 2nd and 4th grade will be screened only at the request of the teacher and/or parent.

Finally, if your child requires any assistive equipment they must have a written note from a physician stating that the equipment is necessary, and that they have been trained to use it.

Equipment includes:

Crutches, walker, cane, wheelchair, sling, brace, etc.....

I look forward to a happy and healthy year here at Hebron Valley!!

Thank You,