School Nurse

Debbie Rossi

Our nurse works to maximize the health and learning potential of all students. With that goal in mind, it is important to notify the nurse of any serious health problems such as asthma, diabetes, seizures or life-threatening allergies. She should also be notified of health problems that impact learning or require modifications of regular school activities.

Medications (prescription and non-prescription) will be given to the student at school upon completion of the district forms. District policies and forms can be viewed at http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/101920/pol.cfm?DisplayPage=FFAC(XHIBIT).pdf&QueryText=PRESCRIPTION%20MEDICINE. Please note the prescription medication requires the prescribing doctor’s instructions and signature.

Some diseases spread easily though a school. We try to prevent these as much as possible by encouraging frequent hand washing, proper diet and rest. Most importantly, we ask you to keep your student home when he is sick. We recognize that working parents aren’t always free to stay home with sick children. But, in the interest of all students, we ask you to use good judgment and keep a sick child home.

If your child has a fever above 100° F, he should stay home until the fever has been down for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. If your child is not running a fever, it is best to use good judgment about staying at home. If your child is not up to 6 hours of schoolwork, it might be best to let them rest at home where they are more comfortable.