STUDENT WELFARE

The health and welfare of each every student is our number one concern.  In order to provide quality health services for your child we need your help in keeping us informed of any vital information that pertains to your child and his learning needs while at school.  You will need to inform your school nurse and your child's teacher of any health concern which may influence your child's school performance.  These conditions may include, but are not limited to; physical disabilities, vision or hearing impairments, seizures, diabetes, heart conditions, migraine headaches, asthma, allergies, kidney disorders or attention needs.

 

If you wish your child to receive medication during school hours, you are required to complete and sign a Medication Permission Form available at the school office.

 

When your child is enrolled, all relevant information is recorded, but should your change your address, phone number or place of contract, please notify the school immediately to enable office staff of contact parents as soon as possible in the event of an accident or illness.

 

In case of accident or illness, only basic first aid can be administered.  Parents will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the circumstances, usually with the recommendation that the child be collected and taken home

 

 

 

Children who contract an infectious disease are to be kept at home until they are fully recovered.  Parents and Guardians are advised to contact the school office if their children contract any of the following diseases, as various exclusion periods and rules apply. 

 

Chicken-pox, Shingles, Diphtheria, Whopping Cough, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Poliomyelitis, Typhoid, Streptococcal Infection,

Conjunctivitis, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Impetigo, Head lice.

 

The Wisconsin Immunization law (statue 140.05) requires the following immunizations for the 2003-2004 school year for all students:

A fine of up to $25 per day or exclusion from school may be imposed for non-compliance with the law by the 30th school day.

 

Parents please complete your child's immunization record and return it to the school office as soon as possible.  Our school district is required by law to report all non-compliant students to the district attorney.

 

Before returning to school, be sure to check your children's heads for those pesky head lice.

 

They are usually found on the scalp behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the neck.  If you find them don't panic just treat the infestation - contact your school nurse or the local public health department if you need help.

 

Head lice infestations are spread from the community and into the schools.  In particular, elementary school children are the group most likely to contact head lice.  It's a common problem in schools worldwide.  6 to 12 million people may be affected yearly.

 

From time to time infestations of head lice occur at our school.  A child found to have active head lice infestation will be sent home and must be treated before returning to school.  It is our policy to inform the rest of the class and ask parents to inspect their children and treat them accordingly.  The letter sent home to parents contains a useful guide to treatment.

 

Wisconsin law requests each student entering kindergarten have a eye exam by a physician or an optometrist.  In the first few weeks of October, vision and hearing screening will start for grades 1-5, (the kindergartners were screened last fall when prescreening was done for school entrance).  Screening is done annually for all students to detect and treat promptly any potential or serious health problems.  If a problem is detected, the parent will be notified and a physician referral and referral follow-up will be done to assure intervention.  We are looking for parent volunteers to assist us in the screening process.  If you are interested in helping out, please call the school office.

 

 

 

CITY	DATE (Monthly)	TIME	LOCATION
Lake Geneva	1st Thursday	3:00PM - 6:00PM	St. Francis De Sales Church – 148 W. Main St.
Elkhorn	2nd Tuesday	3:00PM - 6:00PM	Health & Human Services Hwy NN  (WIC building) East Entrance
Delavan	3rd Tuesday	9:00AM-11:00AM	Luther Memorial Church 910 E. Geneva (Hwy 50)
Elkhorn	4th Tuesday	1:30PM - 3:30PM	Health & Human Services Hwy NN  (WIC building) East Entrance

ØDTaP, Td, TdaP, Polio, Hib, MMR, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Chickenpox, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal Conjugate and Meningococcal vaccines are available at all clinic sites. Must bring written immunization record to be eligible for vaccination.

ØTB skin testing is available at the Tuesday clinics. Must come to Elkhorn in 48-72 hours to have the skin test read.

ØSpanish interpreters are available at all clinics

ØThere is a small administration fee, no charge for MA/BadgerCare recipients. No one is denied vaccine for failure to pay.

ØChildren under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present or have written permission to be vaccinated.

ØNo appointment is necessary. For questions or further information, please call (262) 741-3140.                   Revised 1/07

 

   

CLINICAS DE INMUNIZACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE WALWORTH

 

CIUDAD	FECHA (MENSUALMENTE)	HORA	LUGAR
LAKE GENEVA	1er Jueves	3:00pm - 6:00pm	Iglesia St. Francis De Sales - 148 W. Main St.
ELKHORN	2nd Martes	3:00pm - 6:00pm	Health and Human Services Hwy NN (edificio del WIC) East Entrance
DELAVAN	3er Martes	9:00am-11:00am	Iglesia Luther Memorial 910 E. Geneva St. (Hwy 50)
ELKHORN	4to Martes	1:30pm - 3:30pm	Health and Human Services Hwy NN (edificio del WIC) East Entrance

 

Ø       Las vacunas DTaP, Td, TdaP, Polio, Hib, MMR, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, Meningoccal y Varicela están disponsibles en nuestras clínicas. 

Ø       Las pruebas de la tuberculosis están disponibles en las clínicas de los martes. Usted debe de venir a Elkhorn después de 48 - 72 horas para que determinemos los resultados.  

Ø       Los interpretes de Español están disponibles.

Ø       Hay una pequeña tarifa de administración, recipientes de asistencia medica ó Badger Care no hay cobro. No se le niega vacuna a nadie que no pueda pagar.

Ø       Los niños menores de 18 años deben venir con uno de sus padres, apoderado legal o traer un permiso por escrito para poder recibir las vacunas

Ø       No es necesario hacer una cita para venir. Para más información llame al (262) 741-3140 o en español (262) 741-3139.   

                                                                                                                                                                        Revised 1/07