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HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL NURSE CONTACT INFORMATION Eileen Early, MSN, RN Resica Elementary 1 Gravel Ridge Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Phone: 570-223-6911 extension 15441 Fax: 570-223-2100 Email: eileen-early@esasd.net

SCREENINGS • Growth, vision, and hearing screenings are mandated by the PA Department of Health. • You will receive a referral if your child does not pass a screening. • Health care provider to complete their section and form returned to the nurse.

PHYSICALS • Mandated by law for entry to school, kindergarten, 6 th and 12 th grade. • Any physical one year prior to the first day of the school year is acceptable. • Physical forms available at: https://www.esasd.net/Page/2395

DENTAL SCREENINGS • Good dental health is the window to good overall health. • The ESASD Dental Hygiene Services Program’s primary focus is education and providing mandated dental screenings to students upon original entry, Kindergarten, 3 rd and 7th grades. • In lieu of an “at no cost” school screening, parents may provide a private dental exam report, signed by your dentist and returned to school by November 1 of the current school year. The report can be dated no earlier than 1 year prior to the opening of the current school year. • If a private dental report is not provided by a parent/legal guardian, a school screening will automatically be completed. • Dental forms may be accessed using this link: https://www.esasd.net/Page/2399

IMMUNIZATIONS • All students in grades K-12 must have immunizations up to date. Proof of compliance must be turned into nurse’s office by 1 st day of school. • If immunizations are incomplete, the nurse must have a signed medical plan from a health care provider or student will be EXCLUDED from attending school. • For more information on school immunizations visit: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immuniz ations/Pages/School.aspx

MEDICATIONS • All medications including over the counter drugs must have a health care provider’s order and order must be signed by the parent. New orders are required every school year. • All medications must be brought to the nurse’s office in the original container. • Medications must be brought in by the parent NOT the student.

MEDICATION FORMS • All medication needed during the school day require board approved medication authorization forms. • Medication forms are available on the school website: https://www.esasd.net/Page/2395 • Be sure form is completed in entirety, including parent signature on the bottom.

SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY PORTAL • Please be sure to keep information updated in Sapphire (phone numbers, email, etc.). • Please contact building secretary for assistance accessing Sapphire and/or for assistance updating contact information.

FOOD ALLERGIES • Food allergies can be life- threatening. If your child has a life-threatening food allergy, please be sure the nurse is aware. • Only pre-packaged foods with nutritional information provided may be brought into school for classroom celebrations.

SCHOOL ILLNESS/INJURY • When students are seen in the health room, minor first aid will be provided. • Parents will be contacted for any illness or injury requiring any follow-up. • It is the recommended that students be free of fever, diarrhea, or vomiting for 24 hours prior to returning to school without the use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. • If uncertain if your child should report to school, please contact the school nurse.

CHANGE OF CLOTHING • It is strongly recommended that all parents of kindergarten students send in seasonal appropriate spare clothing (including shirts, pants, underwear, and socks). • Accidental spills and wet clothing from recess happen quite frequently in school.