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    Seasonal Health Issues: 

    These are the main health issues seen in the clinic throughout the seasons:  

     

    August-October 

    Bug bites  

    Skin rashes 

    Seasonal allergies 

    Colds/sinus infections 

    After school, play and sports injuries 

    Please make sure your child receives the proper oral or topical medication/ bandaging before coming to school so they will be comfortable and ready to learn.  

    The clinic does not carry medication to treat allergies, rashes, bug bites, or after-school play/sports injuries. 

     

    November-April 

    Colds/Flu 

    Sinus/Ear infections 

    Stomach aches/ Headaches 

    Vomiting/Fevers/ Diarrhea 

    Head Lice 

    Seasonal Allergies (typically beginning again in March) 

    Please review the ‘Is My Child Too Sick to Come to School?’ document located in the section titled medications and health forms.  

     

    May to End of School 

    The problems seen during this time may include: 

    On-going seasonal allergies 

    Sinus infections  

    Headaches 

    Bug bites/skin rashes 

    Sunburns  

     

    Is My Child Too Sick to Come to School?

     

    Your child should stay home from school only if necessary! 

     

    Some of the reasons your child should stay at home are: 

     

    • If your child’s illness might be contagious to others. 
    • If your child is too sick to be comfortable at school or unable to concentrate.

     

    As a general rule, a child should not come to school if they have: 

    • Vomited in the past 24 hours  
    • A fever (oral temperature of 99.5 degrees or higher with other symptoms of illness present or temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, regardless of whether other symptoms are present) should stay home until they are 24 hours without having a fever (without the use of a fever-reducing medicine within those 24 hours).  
    • Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
    • A widespread rash
    • Persistent pain
    • A very frequent cough

     

    *The principal should be notified in writing if a student has a chronic illness or disability that could require special or emergency treatment. 

     

    Do not send any medication or cough drops to school with your child. All medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian and a Student Health and Medical Authorization form must be completed before any medication can be given at school.  

    *Please provide a written excuse to the school office for any absences the day your student returns from being out with an illness or any medical condition that has prevented your child(ren) from coming to school.  

     

    Note: 

    If I cannot reach the parent/guardian by phone, a voicemail will be left. However, if that is not available, I will send home a “Student was seen in the Clinic” letter.  

    When your child’s supply of prescription and/or (OTC) “Over the Counter” medications stored in the clinic begins to run low, I will send out a notice regarding how much is left as well as how much more is needed. Please look for an email, phone call/voice mail, or paper notification informing you a refill or new medication is needed for your student. 

     

    Health Tips for Learning Performance 

    Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day! 

     

     

    Most students who visit the clinic have morning tummy aches and headaches that can be prevented by making sure your child(ren) eats breakfast before getting to school or receives a tray in the cafeteria after arriving.  

    However, breakfast does not need to be a full course with bacon, eggs, and toast! Use some of the suggestions below if you are pressed for time in the mornings. These are ‘grab and go’ items.  

    • Pre-bottled instant breakfast shakes 
    • Granola or cereal bars/ baked breakfast muffins, a baggie filled with healthy dry cereal 
    • On-the-go squeezable yogurt packs 
    • Fresh fruit: banana, orange, apple, etc. 

    Eating Breakfast Can:  

    • Provide energy for the body - energy needed for morning work/activities. 
    • Provide energy for the brain- needed for a clear mind to concentrate and be more alert to their movements and actions. 
    • Provide a sense of well-being and overall good health helps eliminate morning stomach aches, as well as headaches.

    Not eating can cause: 

    • Low blood sugar/Low energy
    • Fuzzy thinking/Mental Fatigue
    • Morning stomach aches and headaches

     

    *Our Mount Carmel Cafeteria offers breakfast at school daily from 07:15-07:35 a.m. 

    If you plan for your child(ren) to eat breakfast at school, please arrive with enough time for them to eat and report to class by 07:35 a.m.