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by Lupe Kollasch | Friday, July 22, 2011
MEDICATION POLICY School medication is administered following these guidelines. These requirements were formulated with your protection in mind, and comply with provisions in the law of the State of Iowa. The administration of prescription medication by school personnel to the students in school shall be done . . . read more
Please use the following links to ensure that the toys you are purchasing this holiday season are safe for your children. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Kids Health: Choosing Safe Toys Safe Kids: 2011 Toy Fact Sheet . . . read more
The CDC (center for disease control and prevention) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend using the Body Mass Index (BMI) to screen for overweight and obesity in children and teens aged 2 through 19years. It is a . . . read more
Accidents which occur on school property or at school functions must be reported as soon as possible to the building principal or event supervisor and to the school nurse. An accident report form will need to be filled out by the school . . . read more
All health-related concerns should be shared with the school nurse. We feel the health of students is of utmost importance and needs to be addressed along with academic concerns. Iowa law requires that evidence of immunization . . . read more
LICE Head lice affect more people than all other childhood communicable diseases not including the common cold. But like a cold, when children come in close contact with each other, it is easy to pass head lice along. Shared . . . read more
Students entering the 3-year-old preschool program or entering our school for the first time are required to have a physical examination by a licensed physician before attending the first day of class. A physical form should be provided to . . . read more
The Iowa Poison Control Center has received calls from Iowans who have been exposed to Ethanol-Based Hand Sanitizers. Many hand sanitizers contain 62% ethanol, though a few are up to 75%. Many perfumes have high ethanol concentrations, . . . read more
Coming Soon to School Near Your: Flu Season What You Can Do to Stay Healthy There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy. Cover your nose and . . . read more
Growing Together Growing Together is a parent education program that works in collaboration with local school districts to provide a fun learning rich environment for both parents and children. When you enroll in a Growing . . . read more
hawk-i is a program that provides health care coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes. If your child is under 19 and has no health care coverage, click on the link below to find out more about hawk-i. Many . . . read more
