Manchester Township Public Schools

Whiting Elementary School

Mrs. A. Stedronsky - Nurse

Eating a Good Breakfast

Most nutritionist agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – it literally “Breaks” our fast after a nights sleep, replenishes our energy, and stores and provides us with essential nutrients we need to start our day.

Make time for breakfast!

Great Healthy Snack Ideas:

air popped popcorn

unsalted pretzels

100% fruit juices

fruit kabobs with low fat yogurt dip

frozen fruit bars

celery stuffed with low fat cheese spread

pita bread toasted with jam

cold cereal

rice cakes

orange slices

gelatin with fruit

angel food cake with fresh fruit puree

Parents are encouraged to keep their children home for 24 hours and to consult with a physician if the child has any of the following:

Open wet sores	Bare spots on the scalp
Sore throats	Fever
Suspicious rash	Diarrhea
Vomiting	Earache
Persistent cough and /or temperatures (100° or more)

Conjunctivitis – If drainage is pus-like student must stay out of school until condition clears or until he/she can supply a doctor’s note to return to school.

Chicken Pox – Student may return to school without a doctor’s note when all lesions are dry and scabbed over, (at least 7 days).

Fever – Student must have a normal temperature for 24 hours before he/she may return to school.

Temperature – Of 100° and above necessitates exclusion from school.

Impetigo – Student must furnish a note from doctor to return to school when she/he deems it’s clear.

Lice – Student may return to school when all nits are out of hair. Nurse must inspect student prior to riding the bus or entry to school.

Non Compliance – Failure to comply with State Immunization Requirements is a reason to Exclude a student from school.

Poison ivy– If the rash is oozing even after Calamine lotion or Galadriel is applied, you may not come to school.

Rash – Students having rashes of unknown identify involving more than a localized area are to be excluded from school until the rash is clear or doctor’s note allowing student to return to school is provided with diagnosis.

Scabies – Excluded from school until a doctor’s note indicating treatment complete and problem eradicated.

Strep throat – When throat culture is positive, a student will be excluded from school.

Sun burn - if condition is severe, exclude the student from school.

Layers of clothing; for example, T-shirt, shirt, and sweater

Wear a wind breaker over your shirts to help keep out the

wind

Keep clothing lose

Do Not forget raincoats, if there is a chance of rain.

Where to go for the flu shot:

v Local Health Department

v Flu Clinic

v www.state.nj.us/health/flu/

Remember: Hand washing is the most effective tool against the Flu!

How to wash your hands!!!

v Use warm water and soap

v Rub hands vigorously for 20 seconds

v Wash palms, backs, under fingernails, between fingers, and wrists

v Rinse off all soap

v Dry hands with paper towels

v Use the paper towel to turn off water tap

v Use the paper towel to open bathroom door

Health Office Services	Medication Policy	Medication Form
Gym & Recess Policy	Student Absences	Medical History
Allergies vs Colds	Too Sick for School	Asthma Action Plan
Emergency Procedure Information	What is the Flu?	Treatment of Severe Allergic Reaction
	INFLUENZA FACTS	Physical Form (K-5)
Exclusion Conditions	Difference Between Flu and Cold	Chickenpox Varicella Vaccine

A healthy attitude

Is contagious

But don’t wait to

Catch it from others.

Be a carrier.

By: Tom Stoppard

Updated Tuesday, December 11, 2007

By: Brianna