A Message From the School Nurse, Mrs. O’Gorman

   A warm welcome to Washington School from Mrs. O'Gorman, School Nurse.

   I am here to help in any way I can so please make sure to inform me of any chronic or acute illnesses or injuries your child experiences while at Washington School. 

   Medications:

If your child needs to take medication while at school, including over-the-counter medication you must submit the appropriate documentation. It is much easier to have this set up in advance. Please note, that we cannot distribute any medication, prescription or OTC, without medical authorization forms signed by you and your child’s physician.

All medication must be given to me in the original prescription packaging with the child's name on it.

   Illness:

• Do not send your child to school sick. A student must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school and 24 hours without GI symptoms before returning to school.
• Please provide your correct contact information in PowerSchool.
• Your emergency contacts in PowerSchool must be individuals who are available to come pick up your child if we cannot get hold of you. Ideally, the emergency contact is within 20 minutes of the school. 
• Notify me of any illnesses or injuries, especially those that require a student to be absent, receive medication, or need assistance.
• Your child must stay home for 5 days if diagnosed with COVID-19 and may return on day 6 wearing a well-fitted mask through day 10.
• Additional COVID guidelines are available on the District Website and are aligned with the New Jersey Department of Health COVID guidelines.

    Family Life: 

In 5th grade, our health curriculum includes family life which focuses on puberty and the changes the student can expect physically and emotionally. We focus on the physical, emotional, and social aspects of puberty. This is not a class in sexual education.

Attached are the videos your student(s) will watch. The boys with Mr. Hogan and the girls with me. We follow the videos with Q&A time. You will be informed when this is going to be taught.

Girls Puberty Educational Video

Boys Puberty Educational Video

   Students New to District:

New students must submit a health physical and an updated copy of their immunization records, as soon as possible. Students moving from certain countries to the US are required to receive a TB test.

   Voluntary Student Accident Insurance and Dental Insurance:

Please see the informational flyers for accident insurance and voluntary dental insurance for your student.

It is important that you notify me of your child's symptoms if they are sick and if they receive a diagnosis of strep, flu, or any other contagious illness. In addition, please test your child for COVID-19 if they have any compatible symptoms or exposure, before sending them to school.

Many thanks for your cooperation in keeping our students healthy.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to meet to discuss your child's health concerns.

   PowerSchool Instructions