School Nurse
General Information | H1N1 Flu Information | Health Forms | Medicine | Vision Screening
General Information
For the protection of your child and others, please do not send your child to school with any of the following:
1. Vomiting
2. Runny nose/color discharge
3. Sore throat
4. Fever
5. Rash
6. Pediculus capitis (head lice)
7. Diarrhea
8. Earache and/or eye discharge
9. Persistent cough
Each child has a permanent Health Record. On this card, pertinent information is recorded. Please keep the school notified of any health problems. All information is held confidential. Please feel free to contact the school to discuss any health problems or attendance concerns. NOTE: Children are required to be fever free twenty-four hours before returning to school.
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H1N1 Flu Information
District and school administrators are working with U.S. and Illinois education and health agencies to plan for the upcoming flu season to be sure our policies and practices
are appropriate should the H1N1 flu impact our schools. As more information is available, it will be shared with families.
Overall, students and staff are reminded to exercise good personal hygiene habits. The Illinois Department of Public Health suggests the Three C’s:
Clean – Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs
Cover – Your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve, not your hand
Contain – your germs – stay home if you are sick
Influenza Information/Updates:
(November 12, 2009) The Cook County Department of Public Health H1N1 Vaccine Clinics will be conducted in Kirby School District 140 Schools on Friday, November 20th. Parents should carefully review the attached vaccine information and consent forms. Please return all consent forms as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, November 18th. information/consent forms
Superintendent's November 12th Xpedite Call Regarding the Cook County Department of Public Health H1N1 Vaccine Clinic - Kirby School District 140 schools will be hosting a H1N1 Clinic for the Cook County Department of Public Health on Friday, November 20th for our students. read more
Influenza/H1N1 Update (November 6, 2009) - As promised, we want to keep you updated regarding the incidence of influenza-like-illness in our schools and to also provide you with some preliminary information regarding the provision of the H1N1 vaccines in our schools. read more
Influenza Update (October 2009) - This letter is to inform you that we have noticed an increase in the number of absences of students with influenza-like illness read more
H1N1 and School Attendance (September 2009) - The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) has issued new guidelines for H1N1 and school attendance. CDC Guidelines
Flu Vaccines (August 2009) - The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health are encouraging parents to have their children vaccinated against seasonal flu and H1N1 influenza viruses. read more
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Health Forms
In addition to immunizations, the State of Illinois requires the following for all students enrolled in public or private schools:
Early Childhood and Project Pro - Students need a school physical examination.
Kindergarten - Students need a school physical, dental, and vision examination.
2nd Grade - Students need a dental examination.
6th Grade - Students need a school physical and dental examination.
Additionally, any student enrolling for the first time in Illinois must have an eye exam.
Please click on the links below to download copies of any forms you may need:
Notice Regarding Required Health Information
Physical Exam
Dental Exam
Vision Exam
Authorization for Administration of Medication in School
Parental Consent For KSD 140 Intramural or SWIC Participation
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Medicine
School Board Policy prohibits any student from carrying any form of medication with them while in school. Extreme cases may warrant the need for medicine to be taken during the day. In this case, parents need to contact the school nurse and complete a release form. The child's physician must also complete another form that describes the medication and dosage. When completed, the medication must be brought to school in the original prescription container and will be dispensed by the nurse. This is not intended to cover the occasional need for medication. Please refer to the District Parent/Student Information Handbook for further clarification regarding the self-administration of asthma medication.
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Vision Screening
McAuliffe School conducts a Vision Screening for Kindergarten and 2nd Grade. The vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Children are not required to undergo the vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an evaluation has been done within the last 12 months.
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