Mrs. Mauriello

I will try my best to help with any of your child's health needs, so that he or she can learn at their best potential and remain in school as much as possible. Please feel free to contact me with any concern at 780-7556 or 780-7550.

ALL MEDICATIONS WILL BE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL NURSE AT 780-7556 IF YOU PREFER TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS. Please remember to get a new order for any medications to be dispensed at school (even over-the-counter medications - (except Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil) from your doctor over the summer for the new school year. EVEN If WE HAVE AN ORDER ON FILE FOR A MEDICATION FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR, WE STILL NEED A NEW ORDER FOR EACH NEW SCHOOL YEAR. An authorization for medication, treatment or procedure form will be sent home with any child that has medication at school this year. You can have your physician complete it over the summer for your convenience. The forms can also be downloaded from the district website www.olatheschols.com . then click on Parents - Medication Policies. You will be able to sign a consent form at the beginning of the new school year if you wish your child to receive Tylenol or Advil at school for the 2008-2009 school year.

New Kansas Department of Health and Environment Requirements for Hepatitis B and Varicella : "The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is expanding immunization requirements for the 2008-2009 school year requiring students in grades K-5 to have received both Hepatitis B and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination.  Currently, students in kindergarten through grade 3 were required to have received Hepatitis B, and students in kindergarten and first grade were required to have received or provide disease history of Varicella.  Our school nurse will be mailing individual notices to the parents of applicable students. 

Sixth Grade Jr. High Health Forms - Health forms will be distributed to all 6th graders. Instructions were given to remind parents to have a physical appointment made as soon as possible. Physicals for next year will be accepted anytime from May 1, 2008 but not before this date. These health forms are an absolute requirement for Jr. High if your child is going to participate in 7th grade track. If a nurse practitioner performs your child's physical for Jr. High, the physician with whom he/she is working must also sign it. We highly encourage all students to have a physical exam before starting Jr. High since they are entering adolescence and experiencing so many changes in growth, social and nutritional needs. Good health is important for academic success. Please take a few moments to review the secondary school medication policy printed on the cover page of the packet.

Please remind your children to wear a helmet when riding their bicycles, scooters etc. to prevent traumatic brain injury. It only takes one accident to affect his or her entire life .

Also please remember to use sunscreen (whether they like it or not) to prevent the development of skin cancer later in life. Children only concretely focus on the present, and it is your responsibility as parents to be in control of your child's preventive health care.

Allergy and asthma symptoms along with viral colds continue to be the most common complaints seen in the health room along with a few cases of Fifth disease and pink-eye and strep throat. Contagion notices have been sent home.

Have a safe and happy summer!

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