Welcome to the Nurse's Page

"Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."

-Louisa May Alcott

Emily Poland, RN

School Nurse

924-7671 ext 120

Email: epoland@sad46.org

Remember:  Don't open the door

Don't give a free ride

Be careful what you share

Immunization Policy

It is SAD #46 School Board Policy, along with State of Maine Law, that all SAD #46 students in grades K-12 must have immunizations. The following immunizations are needed: Five (5) DPT shots, four (4) Oral Polio's and (2) MMR shots and at least one (1) Varicella (chicken pox). If your child has had chicken pox you need to provide a signed letter stating the month and year in which he/she had the disease. If you do not show proof of these immunizations within 90 days of being notified, your child (ren) will be dismissed from school until immunizations are brought up to date. For any exemptions: Medical or Religious/Philosophical reason(s) - A new signed/dated letter is required each school year whether it is medical or philosophical.   You may either write a new letter each year or fill out this form and re-sign it each year.

Medication Policy

Scheduling any medications around school hours is very much appreciated. If for some reason your child needs to take medication during school hours, the ORIGINAL bottle should be sent in with the medication. A signed note should also accompany this specifying what time/how long to give the medication. If medication(s) are added/changed/deleted, please let me know.

Dental Health

Weekly fluoride rinse starts in October and continues through out the school year for primary students. Fluoride is important to promote healthy teeth and fight decay. It is especially important to have this supplemented when you do not have fluoride added to your water. Students will also be given a new toothbrush some time during the year.

Screenings

There are several screenings that are completed throughout a child's academic career. They include vision, hearing, height, weight, and scoliosis. When these screenings are completed parents/guardians will be notified of the results. If you ever have a concern or question about any of these or would like to request a screening, please contact me.

Useful links

Diabetes: http://www.diabetes.org/ada/type2kids.asp

Kids' Health: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/

Influenza: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

For more information about lice read "21 Surprising Things You Might Not Know about Head Lice" at:

http://www.homestead.com/SNP/lice21.html

***Healthy children learn better***