Derynoski Elementary School Health Office

Our nursing role as a liaison among students, family, health care providers, educators and support staff fosters each student to achieve their highest level of academic success.

Husky Healthcare Information (PDF Format) 

Physical Requirements

Before entering Kindergarten, a complete physical exam is required after September 1st of the previous school year and is due by June 1st.  This physical must be filled out on the required State of CT Dept. of Education Health Assessment Record (Blue Form).

Immunization

Connecticut law requires students to have certain immunizations upon entering school.  They include the D.P.T., Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B and Varicella vaccines. Please check with your physician to assure that your child is up to date.

Annual Screenings

Vision:    Grades K through 5

Hearing:  Grades K through 3 and grade 5.

Postural:  Grade 5

(Referrals will be sent home for any results that require physician evaluation. Please return the form to the nurse as indicated.)

Medication

•  Medications may be given in school by a school nurse or in their absence a principal or teacher that has been trained in medication administration  MD orders are required for prescription and non-prescriptions medications to be administered.

•  Medications must be in the original labeled or pharmacy prepared container.  The pharmacist will prepare two separate bottles if the medication is given at home and at school.

•  An adult must bring all medications to and from school.  Children are not allowed to carry medications on them (prescription and over the counter).

•  All medication should be picked up within one week following termination of an order or at  the end of the school year by an adult.

Classroom Celebrations

We ask for the cooperation and assistance of parents/guardians in addressing the recent recommendation on how classroom parties are celebrated.  The following suggestions will assist in promoting and protecting every child’s health when celebrating with their class.

•  Provide non-food items for celebrating such as age appropriate pencils, bookmarks, crayons, safe favors, play dough, etc.

•  Arrange with you child’s teacher to come to school as a ‘Guest Reader’ to celebrate the special day.

•  If you would still like to provide some special food treat, we are requesting that you send in healthy items such as: fruit, popcorn, small bags of pretzels, raisins, graham crackers, veggies, etc.  (Remember, due to allergies, not all children may be able to partake in food celebrations.)

•  No matter what, please be sure to confer with your child’s teacher to ensure that any item you wish to provide is safe for that classroom.

Communication

Yellow Cards - sent home 1st week

You will receive 2 yellow cards per child. 

Please complete both sides of the 2 cards per child and return to the school (1 for office, 1 for nurse).  These cards are used if we need to contact you during the day, including a responsible adult if parents are not available – children will only be released to adults specified.

Emergency Medical Authorization Form – sent home 1st week

Authorizes school to render emergency treatment if necessary.

Informs nurse of health issues or allergies to be aware of and manage in school.

Provides emergency contact information.

Reporting Absences

Please report your child’s absence to the main office – 860-628-3286.

Please include any diagnosis of contagious illnesses, which will allow us to track clusters.

Notify School Nurse

In order for your child’s health needs to be met in the school environment, please notify the nurse of any health concern you may have.

 If your child sustains an injury and is seen by a physician, it is important that a note is obtained from the doctor stating any restrictions (physical education, recess, stairs) and the length of restriction time.

Notify the nurse if your child has started a daily medication at home or was given a medication before school that may have an impact on their day.