HEALTH OFFICE
Bradley Beach Elementary School
Ms. Mary Carlsson - School Nurse
732-775- 4413 x117
Wellness is our goal. Students must be physically, mentally, and emotionally
healthy so that they are able to learn. Parent/school communication is essential to student well-being.
Alert the school nurse regarding allergies, injuries, illnesses,
medications, special accommodations, or any other medical issues concerning your child.
Report Student Absence
732-775-4413 x115 - Carmen Torres
732-775-4413 x117 - Ms. Carlsson
Please notify us of your child's
absence before school begins.
You can leave a message any time, day or night. Include the following information:
Student’s name
Your relationship to student
Date and expected duration of absence
Reason for the absence
You may also email us at:
Carmen Torres
ctorres1@bbesnj.org
mcarlsson@bbesnj.org
COVID-19 Information
The Bradley Beach School District will not hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to protect the health and safety of our students and staff. We may receive directives and/or guidance from the state Department of Education, county and state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control, and we utilize that guidance to make decisions based on what is best for OUR own community.
As we monitor the prevalence and impact of the COVID-19 virus, here at Bradley Beach School we are committed to providing real-time updates on this page to our COVID-19 response plans and decisions. Believing rumors or information presented on social media can heighten anxiety and create confusion. Please be sure to consult this page, district/school websites and official district communications and resources for factual information on situations as they may arise.
Please see the link attached for information that may help you talk to your child about the COVID-19 virus. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Consulte el enlace adjunto para obtener informacion que pueda ayudarlo a hablar con su hijo sobre el virus COVID-19 https://www.nasponline.org/x54872.xml
If you would like this information in a written form please call my office and I would be happy to send it home with your child.
Wash your hands often for 20 seconds, cover coughs and everyone should stay home if sick.
KEEP YOUR CHILD'S EMERGENCY
CARD UP-TO-DATE
It is important that your child's emergency
card is kept current. Notify us immediately
if there are any changes in telephone numbers
or emergency contact persons.
CALL THE MAIN OR HEALTH OFFICE TO
REPORT EMERGENCY CARD CHANGES!!
OR
Email changes to:
mcarlsson@bbesnj.org
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Health screenings are mandated and/or recommended by the New Jersey Department of Education as
listed below. Once mandated screenings are complete, the school nurse will attempt to complete vision
and auditory screening on all students each year.
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT - Yearly for all grade levels
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
- Yearly for all grade levels
VISION SCREENING
- Pre-K, Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grades
AUDITORY SCREENING
-Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 7th grades
SCOLIOSIS SCREENING (lateral curvature of the spine commonly detected during adolescence)
- Every other year on all students over the age of 10
ILLNESS & INJURY
A note from your medical provider is required if your child needs to use crutches or a wheelchair in school and/or requires use of the elevator. This note should
If your child becomes ill or is injured during school hours, the nurse will assess his/her condition
and, if necessary, contact you. You may be asked to pick your child up. If you are not available,
the nurse will attempt to reach one of your designated emergency contacts.
STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE RELEASED TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS SPECIFIED ON EMERGENCY CARDS.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES
A written or verbal parent/guardian request is necessary for excuse from physical education class. Please note that whenever your child is excused from physical education, he/she will also be excused from recess. If an excuse for longer than three (3) days is anticipated, a note is required from your child's medical provider.
CRUTCHES / WHEELCHAIRS / ELEVATOR USE
A note from your medical provider is required if your child needs to use crutches or a wheelchair in school and/or requires use of the elevator. This note should
specify the nature of your child’s injury or illness and the length of time these accommodations will be necessary.
MEDICAL PROVIDER NOTES
A note from your child's medical provider is required:
For all absences of three(3) days or longer
For return to school from suspected communicable disease
IMMUNIZATIONS
The following link outlines New Jersey immunization requirements for school attendance. Please take special note of the following:
Pre-Kindergarten
Children ages 6-59 months enrolled in Pre-K require one (1) dose of the influenza (flu) vaccine to be given between September 1 and December 31 of each year.
Grade 6 Requirements
Tdap Booster - to be given at least five (5) years after the last DTP/DTaP or Td dose (applies to most students)
Meningococcal Vaccine - required when student turns 11 years old and is attending Grade 6.
Minimum Immunization Requirements Table For School Attendance In New Jersey