If your child will need to take medications at school, please make sure to bring them in the original prescription bottles. A medication permission form will need to be completed. Children are not permitted to carry medication. Cough drops and over-the-counter creams are considered medication! Students CANNOT carry medications to school.
Please remember to bring in student inhalers or other respiratory medications that your child may need as soon as possible to prevent any emergencies. The colder months can trigger asthma related episodes, so it is important to make sure we have the medication available. Also, remember to bring in an updated emergency action plan for any emergency medications. Back to school also means those pesky germs will start to circulate again. Some basic tips to help prevent the spread of illness are: frequent hand washing, covering our mouths when sneezing or coughing, frequently sanitizing desks, door knobs, and other frequently touched surfaces, and staying home from school or work if you are sick. There are no "stock medications" in the office such as Tylenol, Motrin, Tums, etc. Medications can only be sent for the student by the parent or guardian. Any and all medication need to be in original containers and properly labeled. All forms can be found on the Anna McDonald site. Look under Health Forms and Information tab. http://manhattan114.org/index.php/anna-mcdonald-school/immunization-compliance-information/ Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast before the start of school. I am seeing many students not feeling well that have NOT eaten breakfast. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at: 815-531-3107
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Please inform nurse of any health concerns for your child!
Students entering Kdg, 6th, and 9th grade are required to have a physical with the required immunizations prior to the first day of school.
Students entering Kdg, 2nd, 6th and 9th grade are required to have a dental examination prior to May 15, 2017. Students entering Kdg are required to have a vision examination prior to October 15, 2016. For all grade levels, if you feel that your child will need any medications, including cough drops, throughout the school year, a medication authorization form needs to be completed by your physician and on file at the school. All of this information has been sent home with your child. If you need any additional forms, they can be found on the district website at manhattan114.org under registration/handbook. Date: 1-12-16
Dear Parents/Guardians: A case of Pertussis (whooping cough) has been reported at Anna McDonald School in the fifth grade level. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria and begins with mild upper respiratory symptoms that may include a runny nose, sneezing and a mild cough. The infection can progress to severe spastic type coughing, often characterized by an inspiratory “whoop” which may be followed by vomiting. The incubation period (period from when a child has been exposed until the onset of symptoms) can range from 7 to 21 days. The communicable period (the time period the person that has the disease can transmit it) begins when the respiratory symptoms start until three weeks after the onset of the coughing spasms if the person is not treated with antibiotics. When treated with the appropriate antibiotics, the communicable period is reduced to five days after the onset of treatment. Reported cases must be excluded from school until at least 5 days after the start of antibiotics. Articles soiled by or in contact with nose and throat discharges of the infected person must be disinfected. The classroom that the child is in at Anna McDonald and the bus that the child rides on to and from school have been thoroughly disinfected. Please be aware that because your child may have been exposed to this disease does not necessarily mean your child will develop the symptoms. If your child has been adequately immunized, his/her chances of contracting this disease are greatly reduced. If your child develops any of the above symptoms, please inform your doctor and the school as soon as possible. If you have any questions please feel free to call the school nurse at Wilson Creek (478-4527), Anna McDonald (478-3310), or Manhattan Jr. High (478-6090). Manhattan School District Nurses. Rusty Ragon Russell A. Ragon, Supt. Manhattan SD #114 Ph: 815-478-0191 Fax: 815-478-7660 Cell:815-351-6941 email: rragon@manhattan114.org DECEMBER
Let’s fight the flu together! Your decision to get the flu shot or not goes well beyond you. It also affects the many lives you touch… Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and the worsening of other chronic health conditions. Flu symptoms may include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. The best way to protect your family from new influenza strains is to get vaccinated each year. The top five most virus-contaminated areas in the home are: 1. Telephones (have you cleaned your cell phone lately) 2. Appliances such as the refrigerator and microwave 3. Faucets 4. Light switch and door handles 5. TV remotes Follow good health guidelines: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest to help boost your immunity to fight the effects of colds and flu. Wash hands frequently, do the elbow cough, and disinfect hot spots at school, work, and home. Treat the symptoms if you must, but avoid giving aspirin to children because it may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome. Enjoy a healthy holiday season! |