School Nurse
General Information | H1N1 Flu Information | Health Forms | Medications | Vision and Hearing Screenings
General Information
If a teacher suspects a child is ill while in class, he/she'll send that child to the office. A body temperature is always taken before
we call parents to come to school to receive their child. The nurse follows district policy regarding infectious disease, head lice, temperatures, etc. When an outbreak of an illness or condition occurs in a classroom an informative note is sent home. If a child is absent three days or more, parents are encouraged to provide the school nurse with a note from their physician. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Students with fevers of 100 degrees or more are sent home.
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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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Medications
Kirby School District 140 has a policy for medication administration in the school setting. Authorization is required by the parent or legal guardian and the licensed prescribe in order for a child to receive medications at school. The form can be obtained from the School Nurse. Our district policy states that children are not to transport medications to school unless authorization is given by parent and doctor for the child to self-possess asthma medication and / or medications used for allergy emergencies. All other medications are to be dropped off at school by an adult; children are not allowed to transport medication to school. School staff are not allowed to administer over-the-counter medications to school. All medication is kept locked in the health office unless the child is authorized to self-possess asthma medication or medications used for allergy emergencies. Please contact your school nurse with any questions about the dispensing of medications in the school setting.
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Vision and Hearing Screenings
Vision and hearing screenings are conducted by the school nurse for children in kindergarten and second grade, or at the recommendation of teachers. Screenings are not exams and do not replace appointments with your doctor.
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