Health Office

Links to COVID-19 Information

Pautas de enfermedad del estudiante/protocolo de regreso a la escuela

Esta carta es para abordar y aclarar qué hacer cuando su hijo está enfermo. Si su hijo está enfermo, llame y / o envíe un correo electrónico a la oficina o la enfermería y deje un mensaje detallado sobre la razón por la que su hijo está ausente y cualquier síntoma que pueda tener. Esto permitirá que la enfermera haga un seguimiento con el padre o tutor con cualquier otra pregunta que pueda tener.

Para cualquier estudiante que se quede en casa debido a que experimenta UNO o más de los siguientes síntomas ...

o tos
o Falta de aliento y / o dificultad para respirar
o Fiebre y escalofríos
o Náuseas o vómitos
o Diarrea y / o problemas gastrointestinales
o Nueva pérdida de gusto y olfato
o dolor de cabeza
o dolor de garganta
o Congestión y / o secreción nasal
o Dolores musculares o corporales
o Fatiga

… Hay cuatro opciones que permiten que el niño regrese a la escuela.

1.) El estudiante puede recibir una nota de su pediatra que indique un "diagnóstico alternativo" y que al pediatra no le preocupa que los síntomas que el estudiante pueda tener estén relacionados con el COVID.
2.) Si elige NO llevar a su hijo a su pediatra, proporcionar una prueba COVID negativa permitirá su regreso a la escuela. Tenga en cuenta que incluso con una prueba COVID negativa, todos los estudiantes deben estar libres de síntomas durante al menos 72 horas.
3.) Si un niño da positivo por COVID-19, debe estar en cuarentena por los 10 días COMPLETOS y puede regresar a la escuela después de que los 10 días hayan sido completados Y el niño no tenga síntomas.
4.) Si decide no llevar a un niño a su pediatra Y se niega a que le realicen una prueba de COVID, el niño debe estar en cuarentena durante 14 días.

Si su hijo no tiene síntomas, pero debe permanecer en cuarentena, puede elegir que su hijo asista a clase de forma remota, en lugar de que esos días se marquen como ausentes. Para hacer esto, notifique a la oficina y al maestro de salón por correo electrónico.

*** Tenga en cuenta que si su hijo está enfermo, no debe acceder al aprendizaje remoto, ¡ya que queremos que su hijo descanse y se recupere! ***

Si tiene alguna otra pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese directamente con la enfermera de la escuela.
Gracias

Student Illness Guidelines/Return to school protocol

This letter is to address and clarify what to do when your child is ill. If your child is ill, please call and/or email the office or the nurse’s office and leave a detailed message regarding the reason your child is out and any symptoms he or she may be having. This will allow the nurse to follow up with the parent and/or guardian with any other questions she may have.

For any student who is kept home due to experiencing ONE or more of the following symptoms…

Cough
Shortness of breath and/or difficulty breathing
Fever and chills
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea and/or GI issues
New loss of taste and smell
Headache
Sore throat
Congestion and/or Runny Nose
Muscle or body aches
Fatigue

…there are four options that allow the child to return to school.

1.) The student may receive a note from his or her Pediatrician that states an “Alternate Diagnosis” and that the Pediatrician is not concerned that the symptoms the student may be having are related to COVID.

2.) If you choose NOT to take your child to his or her Pediatrician, providing a negative COVID test will allow their return to school. Please note that even with a negative COVID test all students must be symptomatic free for at least 72 hours.

3.) If a child tests positive for COVID-19, he or she must quarantine for the FULL 10 days and may return to school after the 10 days have been completed AND the child is symptom free.

4.) If you choose not to take a child to their Pediatrician AND refuse to have a COVID test done the child must quarantine for 14 days.

If your child is symptom free, but must remain quarantined, you may choose for your child to attend class remotely, rather than have those days marked as absent. To do this, please notify the office and the homeroom teacher by email.

***Please note that if your child is sick, s/he should not access the remote learning, as we want your child to rest and recover!***

If you have any other questions or concerns, please directly contact the school nurse.

Thank you

Diretrizes de doença do aluno/protocolo de retorno à escola

Esta carta é para endereçar e esclarecer o que fazer quando seu filho estiver doente. Se seu filho estiver doente, ligue e / ou envie um e-mail para o escritório ou a enfermaria e deixe uma mensagem detalhada sobre o motivo pelo qual seu filho está fora e quaisquer sintomas que ele possa estar tendo. Isso permitirá que a enfermeira acompanhe os pais e / ou responsável por quaisquer outras perguntas que ela possa ter.

Para qualquer aluno que é mantido em casa devido a UM ou mais dos seguintes sintomas ...

o tosse
o Falta de ar e / ou dificuldade em respirar
o Febre e calafrios
o Náusea ou vômito
o Diarréia e / ou problemas gastrointestinais
o Nova perda de sabor e cheiro
o Dor de cabeça
o Dor de garganta
o Congestão e / ou nariz escorrendo
o Dores musculares ou corporais
o Fadiga

… Existem quatro opções que permitem que a criança volte à escola.

1.) O aluno pode receber uma nota de seu pediatra afirmando um “Diagnóstico alternativo” e que o pediatra não está preocupado que os sintomas que o aluno possa estar tendo estão relacionados ao COVID.
2.) Se você optar por NÃO levar seu filho ao pediatra, fornecer um teste COVID negativo permitirá que ele volte à escola. Observe que mesmo com um teste COVID negativo, todos os alunos devem estar livres de sintomas por pelo menos 72 horas.
3.) Se o teste de uma criança for positivo para COVID-19, ela deve ficar em quarentena por 10 dias COMPLETOS e pode retornar à escola após os 10 dias terem sido concluídos E a criança não apresentar sintomas.
4.) Se você decidir não levar a criança ao pediatra E se recusar a fazer o teste COVID, a criança deve ficar em quarentena por 14 dias.

Se seu filho não apresentar sintomas, mas precisar permanecer em quarentena, você pode optar por fazer com que seu filho frequente as aulas remotamente, em vez de marcar esses dias como ausentes. Para fazer isso, notifique o escritório e o professor da sala de aula por e-mail.

*** Observe que se o seu filho estiver doente, ele não deve acessar o ensino a distância, pois queremos que seu filho descanse e se recupere! ***

Se você tiver qualquer outra pergunta ou preocupação, entre em contato diretamente com a enfermeira da escola.
Obrigado

The health office is staffed by a full time RN and a part time health aide. The nurse is available to administer medical assistance and first aid and dispense medication as directed by the physician and parent to students during the regular school day. She will develop individual health plans for students with chronic health conditions or handicaps. We maintain health records and make sure all state required physicals and immunizations are up to date. We will perform state mandated health screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Please notify the nurse of any health updates throughout the year. If there is any medical information you would like the nurse to be aware of, please feel free to contact her.

Tina Bennett, RN;

Middle School: Phone: 860-399-2010 Fax: 860-399-2006

High School: Phone: 860-399-6214 Fax:860-399-2007

Health Office Information

Physicals:

A comprehensive physical (blue form) is required by the board of education and Connecticut state law during the 6th grade and 10th grade. Physicals need to include vision, hearing, and postural screening and immunization records. Without this physical, your child will not be allowed to move on to the next grade.
If your child is planning on playing a sport, an updated physical must be on file in the health office. Sports physicals are valid for 13 months and need to be received prior to any participation including tryouts. Bridge notes will not be accepted per CIAC rules.

Immunizations:

All students entering Westbrook Public Schools must show proof of receiving the following immunizations:
- DPT/DTaP/Td (tetanus) - At least 4 doses
- Polio - At least 3 doses
- MMR - 2 doses
- Varicella 2 doses
- Hepatitis B - 3 doses
- Hepatitis A - 2 doses (Grades 5-8)
- Tdap - 1 dose (Grades 7-12)
- Meningococcal - 1 dose (Grades 7-12)

Health Screenings:

Routine health screenings will be conducted by the nurse yearly:
- Hearing Screening: Grade 5
- Vision Screening: Grade 5
- Scoliosis/Postural: Females Grade 5 and 7; Males Grade 8
6th and 10th graders must receive their screenings at their required comprehensive physical exam.

Accommodations and Medications:

The nurse can administer over the counter and prescription medication ONLY with an order from the physician and signed parental permission. The form must be complete and include the following:
- Provider order and written authorization to administer medication
- Parental written authorization to administer medication
- If the student will be self-administering, the form must be checked and signed by the provider and parent
Medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label and have a current expiration date.
Middle school and high school students may receive Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Zyrtec with just signed parental permission. If you would like your child to be able to take these medications at school, please fill out the Authorization to administer non-aspirin medication on the Annual Health Report Update Form.
The parent/guardian is responsible for forwarding any treatment plans (Asthma Action Plan, Allergy Plan, Diabetic Plan, etc) and doctor orders to the nurse.
All medication authorization needs to be updated annually. All forms can be found on the website.
If your child requires any accommodation at school, please send in a note with instructions from the health care provider.

Additional Information:

If your child is out sick or will not be in school for any reason, please call the main office every day they are out prior to 8:00 am.
After 9 absences, appropriate documentation is required for any and all subsequent absences.
Please have your child eat breakfast and pack healthy snacks for school. The school does offer breakfast service and reduced pricing is available to those that qualify. Students who do not eat breakfast feel tired, dizzy, and have poor concentration. Breakfast improves school performance and increases focus.
Please notify the nurse of any health updates throughout the year. If there is any significant medical history you would like the nurse to be aware of please feel free to contact me.

Mobile Dentist by Community Health Center

The School-Based Mobile Dental Program is offered here at Westbrook Public Schools for the benefit of the students.

In-School Services Provided

Screenings
Exams
Cleanings
X-Rays
Sealants
Oral Health Education

The following fees/charges apply to Community Health Center, Inc.’s Mobile Dental Program:

For patients enrolled in HUSKY/Medicaid, services are 100% covered through Husky/Medicaid with no additional fees or charges.
For patients with private dental insurance, services are billed to insurance. Patient/Family is responsible for any deductible and/or co-pay.
For patients with no dental insurance the following fees apply:
$30 for Dental Hygiene visit (cleaning, x-rays, fluoride)
$18 per visit for exam by the Dentist
$25 per visit for sealants

Enrollment is accepted year around, and once enrolled it remains active until high school graduation.

In fact, if you move to another town where CHC provides school-based services, your enrollment will continue.

To begin receiving services, please go to www.SBHC1.com to sign up quickly and easily online!

Or print and complete the enrollment form found here. Please note all parts of this registration/enrollment form must be completed, signed and returned to the School Nurse or the School Main Office before your child can receive services:
Download the form in English or in Spanish

For further information on getting a student enrolled or to un-enroll a student please contact:

Middlesex, New London & Meriden Areas

Alyson Gillissie

(860) 347-6971 ext. 5163

Dental English.pdf

Dental Spanish.pdf