Be Responsible 
Be Prepared Be Respectful
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As of January 1, 2006 there is a mandatory bike helmet law in New Hampshire for ages 16 and under
NURSE OFFICE HOURS:
7:45-3:15
WELCOME TO THE Nurse's Page
Meet the Nurse: Maura M Milner, R.N.,NCSN, MEd
About the Nurseclick on my photo to learn more about me!
Click on Link for Health Office Forms:
- In planning for the 2020-2011 school year:
- PLEASE BE AWARE OF NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) BOOSTER for PK, K, 1, 6 and TDAP for age 11 or grade 6 / A copy of the updated Immunization Record must be on file for the new school year or a note from the doctor stating a date to receive the immunization
- FOR PREVENTION OF SPREADING DISEASE SUCH AS H1N1 FLU or STREP PROMOTE GOOD HANDWASHING AND STAY HOME WHEN SICK UNTILL SYMPTOM FREE 24 HOURS
- please contact the nurse if:
- your child has a new Physical Exam report
- has had any medical changes
- will need to take medication at school
- has any life threatening health issues such as peanut allergy, bee sting allergy, diabetes, seizure disorder
- or will need nursing care for any medical issues
- Report any contagious illness such as strep, influenza to the nurse/if treated by a physician please send in a note
- ANY INJURY LIMITING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MUST HAVE A DOCTORS NOTE STATING THE INJURY, LENGTH OF ACTIVITY RESTRICTION, TYPE OF RESTRICTION, WHEN IT IS OK TO RESUME REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- Parents please notify the nurse if your child has been treated for HEAD LICE/see info below
Please welcome back Mrs. Jen Farnese, BSN, who will be working part time in the nurse's office again this year. Mrs. Farnese works part time as a registered nurse for Pediatric Associates of Hampton and Portsmouth, NH. We are very lucky to have her at Ellis School!
In June 2008 we received an AED for the school from the Epping Fire Department Explorer Post 716/ Scouts. They were able to purchase AED's for the Epping Schools and area schools. AED stands for Automatic External Defibrillator used to save a person in the event of a cardiac arrest. AHA CPR Training will again be offered to all staff once a month after school. Please contact Maura if you are interested.
ELLIS SCHOOL MOTTO:
Be Responsible:
- Every Student's Immunization Record should be up to date and on file in the health office prior to the start of school.
- Every student must have a physical form filled out by a medical provider prior to admission to school.
- All medications and proper forms should be in the nurses office at the start of each school year brought in by the parent and picked up by a parent at the end of each school year.
- Students need new doctors orders at the start of each new school year and parental permission signed.
- Parents should communicate to the nurse prior to each new school year regarding any student with health concerns and to review care for the current year. This includes severe food allergies, diabetes, seizure disorders.
Be Prepared:
- Immunization Record on File, Physical Exam on file.
- Breakfast Every Morning, Healthy Snack and Lunch
- Water Bottle every day
- Weather appropriate clothing prepares the student for a healthy school year.
Be Respectful:
- Respect yourself and your body by developing healthy habits and caring for your body 5,2,1,0
- Respect others and mentor good personal health and encourage each other to value their health
- DONATIONS WILL ALWAYS BE GREATLY ACCEPTED IN THE NURSES OFFICE FOR:
- small 4oz disposable WATER BOTTLES
- SWEAT PANTS IN SIZES 6 to 14, and clean t shirts, clean socks, underwear
- Thank you in advance!
Health Screenings Are Done Annually By The Nurse
This consist of Hearing,Vision,Height,and Weight Checks. A report will be sent home with results and an explanation letter.
If there are concerns the nurse will also call home to make parents aware. This also includes a BMI with an explanation of what this is. The Healthy People 2010 advocates for better health in schools regarding nutrition and exercise. This is due to the rise in diabetes seen in school age children who are overweight. The Federal Government has required any school receiving funds for nutrition/ free breakfast programs to develop a Wellness Policy in their school. If you do not want your child screened by the nurse please call her or write a note requesting that your child not be screened. Check out the information regarding healthy eating and exercise created by the Sanborn School Nurses.
click on each picture to see information on healthy eating and exercise
The American Academy of Pediatrics reccommends a well visit every two years after age six and every year after age thirteen.
Parents often ask why go to the doctor if they are not sick?
- This is important for health and safety teaching, keeping shots up to date, and monitoring growth and developmental stages.
- A regular check up is good preventative medicine.
- ALWAYS ASK FOR A HEALTH FORM/UPDATED SHOT RECORD AT ANNUAL CHECK UPS and give a copy to the nurse/ and save one in your child's health file
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Lamprey Health Care's School Based Dental Program is offered annually with screenings, cleanings, and in class teaching. paper work comes home the first week of school/for further information go to Lamprey Health Care Web Site
INFORMATIONAL LINKS:
The American Academy of Pediatrics:www.aap.org
Healthy Kids Low Cost or Free Health Insurance offered by the state of New Hampshire call 603-228-2925 or go on line at www.nhhealthykids.com or ask the nurse for more information or help filling out an application
Autism Link:www.autism-society-nh.org
Food Allergy& Anaphylaxiis:www.foodallergy.org
Diabetes:www.joslin.org/index.asp
American Diabetes Ass.:www.diabetes.org
( Center for Disease Controll) :www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS
5210( promotes healthy habits for NH Students):www.healthynh.com/fhc/initiatives/ch_obesity/index.php
Asthma Link:http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=38472
Influenza Link: www.cdc.gov.flu
ADD/ADHD: www.chadd.org;http://snp.homestead.com/29pos.html,www.seattlechildrens.org type in autism center
Small Smiles Dental Centers of Manchester: www.smallsmiles.comSmall Smiles USA
It is always a good idea to check your child for headlice prior to the start of school in the fall. Summer Camp is often a source of headlice.To work with the Nurse in minimizing the pesky problem parents should check their child on a regular schedule such as every Monday. If a parent discovers lice they should call the nurse and any friends the child has been with regularly for events such as sleep overs. If a student has been treated they should go to the nurse with a parent to be checked prior to returning to class. The lice have a three week cycle and it is important to check twice a day for three weeks after treatment. Please refer to websites for further information.The following web sites have evidenced based research regarding the treatment of headlice:
NASN pediculosis position statement
ADD/ADHD:http://snp.homestead.com/29pos.html
To Find Out More About Immunization Requirements go to:www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/Immunization/default
New Immunizations!!!! 2009-2010 update Learn more about HPV,Tdap(Boostrix),and Varicella Booster
Click on picture below for A School Nurse Guide for Entering School
Click on picture above for school health form and Immunization Form
Link to Medication Form for giving meds in school Ellis School SAU 83
Middle School Students Interested in Playing a sport must have a health physical on file with the nurse and done within the last two years of the time the sport will be played
Link To Power Points for Information on :
High Fructose Corn Syrup:High Fructose Corn Syrup
What Does a School Nurse Do All Day:What Does a School Nurse Do All Day
Use of an Epipen for Allergies:Sharing Place/ Epipen Training
INFORMATIONAL READING FOR PARENTS:
FINDING YOUR FOCUS ( FOR PEOPLE WITH ADD/ADHD) By Judith Greenbaum,PHD. and Geraldine Markel, PHD.
A MInd At A Time byMel Levine
Keeping A Hand In School by Mel Levine
Driven To Distraction by Edward Hollowell and John Ratey
FIT KIDS ( Guide for Nutrition) by Eileen Behan, R.D.
The What's Happening to My Body Book for Boys by Lynda Madaras
The Care and Keeping of You The Body Book for Girls from The American Girl Library