School Nurse
Julie Lizanecz, MBAHM, BSN, RN
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*****IMPORTANT*****
ALL absences must be reported to the FRONT OFFICE or the NURSE depending on the reason for absence. Notifying the student's teacher DOES NOT fulfill the absence reporting requirement. If your student will be out due to ILLNESS, please report this directly to the NURSE. ALL OTHER absences must be reported to the FRONT OFFICE.
Julie Lizanecz
MBAHM, BSN, RN
207-363-4870 (phone)
207-363-1818 (fax)
jlizanecz@yorkschools.org
Illness Related Absences
If your student is ill, please keep them home and contact me as soon as possible with the student's name, teacher, symptoms, symptom onset, if they have been seen by their provider or have been tested for COVID-19. This is done by calling the main number, 207-363-4870, and pressing "1" for the sick line, or asking for extension 20147. I will call you back to obtain additional information if needed. If your student has tested positive for COVID-19, please keep them home and contact me as soon as possible so that we determine their return to school date.
If your student is experiencing any of the following symptoms, THEY SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19, PRIOR TO RETURNING TO SCHOOL.
Shortness of breath, Muscle pain
New cough Congestion/runny nose
Fever or chills Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Loss of taste or smell Headache
Sore throat
**REMEMBER, PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR STUDENT TO SCHOOL SICK!
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POSITIVE COVID TEST? HERE’S WHAT TO DO!
If your student has tested positive for COVID-19, keep them home from school and contact me so that we can discuss their symptoms. A return to school day will be issued to you at this time. Keep in mind that your student may not test out of quarantine from school, but no additional testing is required in order for them to return to school on day 6. It is the CDC recommendation that a well fitting mask is worn around others days 6-10.
VACCINE INFORMATION
COVID-19 VACCINE AND BOOSTERS
** Please note that the CDC has now expanded its recommendation for the bivalent COVID-19 boosters to include children ages 5 through 11 years, and recommends that everyone who is eligible, including those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, receive 1 dose of the updated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last dose of a COVID-19 vaccine (either the final primary series dose or a monovalent booster).
Looking for a more COVID-19 vaccination sites for yourself or your child? Please visit
this LINK for all Maine vaccination sites.
Click HERE to order free COVID-19 home tests. You can place a new order each month!
MENTAL HEALTH
It's OK to not be OK sometimes!
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics - handouts on managing anxiety, depression, behaviors, etc.
AAP Parenting Website - articles on healthy sleep habits, stress, supporting kids through divorce, etc.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
**Contact your student's health care provider to determine appropriate action to take.
Please reach out to Julie Lizanecz, RN or Amanda Benoit, Guidance Counselor if your student is struggling.
TICK BOURNE DISEASES IN MAINE
There are 14 species of ticks that have been identified in Maine, but the 2 species that commonly bite humans are deer ticks and dog ticks.
Deer Tick vs. Dog Tick: Though dog ticks are larger than deer ticks when compared to each other (see above photo), it may be hard to identify them by their size alone, since all ticks are tiny when they are in their nymph or larve stages. The best way to differentiate dog ticks from deer ticks is by the appearance of their backs, and the time of year you see them. It's good to know which type of tick bit you, since deer ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Borrelia Miyamotoi and Powassan.
Dog Ticks: Both male and female dog ticks have white markings on their backs, and short mouthparts . They are active from April through July.
Deer TIcks: Adults are the size of an apple or sesame seed and nymphs are the size of a poppy seed. The female has a smaller capitulum (shield on the back, close to the head) because they need more space in their abdomen to store blood for laying eggs. She may have a red colored abdomen. The male has a larger capitulum, and because of this appears to be more one color. The nymphs are active from June through August and the adults are active from October through December (NOW!!).
If you or someone you know has a tick attached to your body, remove the tick with a pair of tweezers. Do not use vaseline, hot match ends, etc. in an attempt to get them to "back out". Simply pull the tick off at a 90 degree angle, and take note of which type of tick it appears to be. Notify your PCP in case they choose to treat prophylactically with antibiotics. Watch the removal site for signs of infection, and monitor for signs of illness. Remember, some tick born illnesses have very similar symptoms to the flu with achy muscles and joints. Lyme disease MAY or MAY NOT present with the classic "bullseye" rash.
Medical Forms
(If your child has asthma, and will have an inhaler at school, this form MUST be filled out, signed by their doctor, and returned)
(If your child has a life threatening allergy that requires an EpiPen at school, this form MUST be filled out, signed by their doctor and returned)
(If your child has a medical condition that prevents them from being fully vaccinated, per Maine Law, this form MUST be filled out by their doctor and returned)
(If your child will require medication administration at school, this form MUST be filled out, signed and returned)
(If your child has a history of seizures, and may require emergency medications in the event of a seizure at school, this form MUST be filled out by their doctor and returned)
(If your child has a food intolerance or allergy and they will require a substitution in thier school lunch menu)
VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF...
HAVE YOU HAD AN INCIDENT AT WORK (INJURY FROM A FALL, ETC.)? DON'T FORGET TO COME SEE ME FOR AN EVALUATION, AND FILL OUT A STAFF INCIDENT REPORT TO SUBMIT TO CENTRAL OFFICE.
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