Nursing
Medication Administration
All public/non-public school systems in the Commonwealth are required to comply with regulations 105 CMR 210.000: The Administration of Prescription Medications in Public and Private Schools.
• All medication must be transported to and from school by a parent/guardian or other responsible adult and delivered directly to the school nurse or designee.
• Prescription medication must be in its original pharmacy container, clearly labeled with the student’s name, medication name, dose, and frequency of dispensation.
• Both the physician’s order for prescription medication and written parental consent for the school to dispense any medication must accompany the medication. No medication can be dispensed without both these forms in place.
State Mandated Screenings
All health screenings conducted in school are required by Massachusetts State Law. Screenings are ongoing throughout the school year. If you do not wish your child to participate, you must write a letter to the school nurse declining your child’s participation. This letter must be written each year and be specific to which screenings you do not wish your child to participate.
Vision Screenings: Preschool SPOT vision screening with Lion's Club will take place on October 14th and 15th.
Families are notified of any concerns and referred for evaluation as necessary.
Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Service (CMOHS) - School Dental Program
dental exam
cleaning
fluoride
sealants
x-rays
September 25th and 26th
Parent/guardian permission needed to participate in the school dental program.
Consent forms sent home, please fill out completely, sign and return to school.
Illness Guidelines
Fever (100.0°F or higher)
• Your child must stay home for 24 hours after the fever has dropped naturally.
• No fever-reducing medication should be given during this 24-hour period.
Digestive Issues
•Diarrhea: Child must stay home until symptom-free for 24 hours.
•Vomiting: Child must stay home until vomiting has stopped for at least 24 hours.
Cold Symptoms
• Frequent cough, constant runny nose, frequent sneezing, and generalized fatigue.
Contagious Illnesses
•Strep throat, conjunctivitis (pink eye), etc.
Skin Conditions
•Rashes: Should be evaluated by a doctor to determine cause and treatment
•Head Lice: Children with live lice will be sent home. After appropriate treatment, the child may return with a parent/guardian. The nurse will assess the student before returning to the classroom.
Lisa Kilfoyle: lkilfoyle@attleboroschools.com
School Nurse
The Early Learning Center
