School Nurse
General Information | H1N1 Flu Information | Health Forms | Medication
General Information
We have the services of a full-time registered nurse. In her absence, the office staff will oversee the health office. First aid is administered as necessary. In the event of a serious injury, the parents are contacted immediately. If the situation warrants, paramedics will be called; the ambulance cost will be the parent's responsibility. Emergency information must be up-to-date.
PLEASE NOTE: Any student with a fever of 100 degrees or more will be sent home. The student must be fever free for 24 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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Medication
The school nurse or designated office personnel administer medication. Students may not carry medication at any time. (Ask the nurse if you would like your child to carry their inhaler for asthma.)
Students who require medication at school must have two letters on file in our office. Please see the nurse for these forms.
We cannot administer aspirin, cough medicine, or other medicines. All medication must be brought to school by the parent. Children may not bring medicine to school. Please see the nurse to make arrangements to drop off medication.
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