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Health Room

Information From Our Nurse/Información de Nuestra Enfermera

Shanari Gross, R.N.

Dear Parents, 

Our school has partnered with Smile Programs…the mobile dentists to offer in-school dental care. Sign up your child today at www.myschooldentist.com

Dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including  Medicaid and CHIP. For those without insurance, a low cost self-pay option is available. 

Convenient and comfortable 

Our in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable  place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals.  Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants  when necessary, and in some cases, restorative care such as fillings. 

Dental care for a healthy life 

Children who see a dentist regularly may have fewer health issues like: 

  • Early tooth loss due to dental decay 
  • Gum disease 
  • Heart disease 
  • Impaired speech development 

Help keep your child healthy, in school and learning. Simply go to www.myschooldentist.com.


Health Room

Health Room services are limited.  All injuries and illnesses are monitored in the Health Room by myself or office personnel.  As treatment is limited and restricted, emergency numbers must be included on all family cards and updated as needed.  Parents are notified of injuries or illnesses as soon as they can be reached.  The school nurse's phone number is 240-297-1838.

Enfermería

El servicio de enfermería es limitado. Todas las lesiones y enfermedades son monitoreadas en la enfermería por mí o un personal de la oficina. Puesto que el tratamiento es limitado y restrictivo, números de emergencia deben ser incluidos en todas las tarjetas de familia y actualizadas cuando sea necesario. Los padres serán notificados de lesiones o enfermedades cuando podamos contactarlos. El teléfono de la enfermería es 240-297-1838.

Medication At School

Students are permitted to take medication at school only when absolutely necessary and only under supervision of school personnel.  Every effort should be made to reserve the taking of medication for non-school hours.  All medication at school must be brought to the school office accompanied by a Physician's Medication Authorization form.  Forms are available in the school office, as well as through the link below.  Appropriate containers and directions for taking the medication are mandatory.

Medicina en la Escuela

Los estudiantes tienen permiso de tomar medicamentos en la escuela solo cuando es absolutamente necesario y solo bajo la supervisión de algún personal de la escuela. Se tiene que hacer todo esfuerzo para que los medicamentos se tomen en horas no-escolares. Todos los medicamentos que traen a la escuela deben ser acompañados con un formulario de Medicamentos Autorizados por un Doctor. Los formularios están disponibles en la oficina de la escuela, igual que en el link abajo. Los contenedores y instrucciones apropiadas son requisitos para tomar medicamentos aquí.