5TH GRADE CAMP ~IMPORTANT INFO

{*THIS SECTION may BE UPDATED}

*AS of 9/1/2021 5th grade off site camping will be tentatively March 16 -18 2022

This may be subject to change , stay tuned ...

Be sure to review your camp packet provided & complete EACH page in the health packet.

*Incomplete / Incorrect forms will result in the Nurse being unable to follow the proper orders in caring for your student and/or administering the medication. This protects not only your child but also the Nurse's license. Thanks for understanding!

Important Information

ALL CAMP MEDICATIONS, PAPERWORK AND DOCTOR NOTES MUST BE TURNED INTO NURSE Brimmer .

Hello 5^th Grade Parents! Fifth Grade Camp is scheduled for: _________________. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a couple of things prior to our departure.

If you currently have medication in the clinic for your child, I will be taking it along with me for your convenience. No further paperwork or action is needed on your part for medications already stored in the clinic. Unless your child is not attending camp, in that event; please let me know so that I know to leave it at school while we are away for the Sub Nurse in the event your child needs it while we are away.

Once we have a confirmed date (if any) for 2020-21 and packets have been dispersed after our camp meeting, I will begin accepting any and all medications that you’d like to send to camp with your child. I will keep them locked up here in the nurse’s office until we leave for camp. You will need to bring all of your child’s medications to me here at Scott during school hours so we can look over the meds and paperwork together. The front office or teachers cannot accept medications. You have to come to the clinic to drop meds off. I’m here 7:30 AM to 3:20 PM daily. FISD does not provide any medication for me to take to camp. If you don’t send medicine for your child, none will be available for them during camp (including headache medication). ALL MEDS with correct matching paperwork ARE DUE TO ME BY: _March 29th AT 3:20 PM. Only newly-prescribed medications will be accepted after that date, NO exceptions. You will have to see me in the clinic to update your child’s paperwork if they get a new prescription to take to camp after Monday November 18th. Please contact me directly if you have any questions about this.

If you plan to send any over-the-counter medications other than Children’s Tylenol, Children’s Motrin/Ibuprofen/Advil, plain Benadryl, or Tums, I will have to have a Doctor’s note before I can accept and administer it. This includes ANY nasal spray, Dramamine, allergy meds {like Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra-D}, Mucinex, adult strength Tylenol and adult strength Motrin/Ibuprofen/Advil. If I do not receive a note from your child’s doctor for these medications I will not be able to accept the medication from you or use it at camp. Also, if you plan to send any prescription medication, make sure the prescription label is attached to the box or bottle. I cannot dispense any prescription medication without the label attached, or a note from your child’s doctor with specific instructions for administration. Also make sure that none of the medication you plan to send is expired. By law, I cannot dispense any expired medication. When sending Tylenol, Motrin//Ibuprofen/Advil, please make sure it is Children’s or Jr. Strength. Remember, supplements including vitamins and Melatonin will require additional paperwork from your doctor as well as a 504 committee meeting to approve their use at camp. Please see me right away if you feel your child will need these at camp as this is a very time-consuming process. I know there may appear to be a lot of rules to follow but they were put in place for the safety of your child.

I will not be attending Camp this year . Your child's teacher will be giving all medications. Please consider medicating your child prior to leaving your home on that day. Your child's teacher will be very busy teaching.

Please disregard the following for this school year pertaining to chaperones.

All medication must be given to me and dispensed by me unless you are a chaperone. If you are a chaperone, you are welcome to keep and dispense any medication needed for your child only. (*Please note, if your child has meds in the school clinic, I will still be keeping those with me for inventory purposes).

Other: Please complete the camp forms/medication form in your packet in its entirety (even if you are a chaperone, even if your child is not going to camp). This provides me with helpful information when planning administration times for medications and gives consent to treat at camp in the event of an emergency. Please be specific. If it is a medication that is only taken once daily, please specify AM or PM. If you are not planning to send any medications, please write “NO MEDS” across the form. AM meds will be given at breakfast, PM meds will be given after dinner.

If you want your child to carry their own EpiPen or Inhaler at camp, you must supply them with an extra one. For example, if I already have your child’s emergency medication in the clinic, I will be holding on to it at the nurse's station. You will need to have the proper form on file for them to able to carry their device with them. It also requires a Doctor's signature. Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma/Anaphylaxis Medication

When we return to school on: ________________ , I will be in the front of the building (or front office area) during pick up of the students so please find me so you can pick up your child’s medication. PLEASE remember to pick the meds up before you leave! Any medications not picked up by ________________ will be discarded.

If you have ANY questions, please don’t hesitate to call me. I am happy to help! My clinic number and fax number are listed below for your convenience.

Sincerely,

Susan Brimmer , RN

Clinic Phone: (469) 633-4008

Clinic Fax: (469) 633-4009

Email: brimmers@friscoisd.org

HEALTH FORMS

• Food Allergy Action Plan

• Severe Allergy Action Plan

• Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma/Anaphylaxis Medication

• Diabetes Medical Management Plan

• Recommended Diabetes Supplies for School

• Asthma Action Plan

• Seizure Action Plan

Sunscreen/Bug Spray: Students are allowed to carry and apply their own sunscreen and bug spray. FISD does not provide sunscreen or bug spray for students. They may not share their sunscreen or bug spray with others due to possible allergies.

If you have misplaced your camp medication form, please contact me. I will be happy to email you a new form.

More info below...

HEALTH

Normally - Your School Nurse (or designated Sub Nurse) will attend camp with your 5th graders along with their Teachers and several Parent Chaperones. For this year there will be NO NURSE at camp.

FISD Illness guidelines apply: http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/health-services/school-attendance-guidelines

We appreciate all parents adhering to these guidelines in order to prevent the spread of any illnesses. We realize that it may be terribly disappointing for students not to attend camp, but we have to make responsible decisions in order to prevent the spread of illness. Please do not send your child to camp if they have starting feeling sick, difficulty managing Asthma, have had a temperature over 100, been vomiting or had diarrhea within 24 hours prior to camp or meet any of the criteria for illness where they should not be at school.

If your child becomes sick at camp, you will be called to come pick them up. Please consider the distance (and time of day), we have called parents in the middle of the night for sick children. It takes everyone working together to prevent the spread of illness, especially while away at camp.

~ Help Prepare: HOMESICK/FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME/FIRST TIME CAMPERS ~

Before camp, prepare your child by talking to them about the expectations of camp. 5th grade camp is only 2 overnights. You can help prepare your child and decrease some of their anxiety/stomachaches/headaches and increasing the chances they will have a more enjoyable experience at camp by:

~Attending the Camp Meeting with your child. This gives everyone a chance to learn about the camp program. Having your child attend helps them knows what to expect.

~Sharing your own camp stories.

~Staying Positive

~Including them in the preparation. Discuss what items will be needed for camp and pack together. Your child will feel more secure if they know what they are bringing to camp and you can use the time packing together to talk with your child. Make sure to look at the camp packing list and respect the items the camp asks you to leave at home.

~Try a sleepover. Some first-time campers have never slept away from home before. While camp is a great place for young people to adjust to being away from home and family, it’s not the best place to begin the experiment. Slumber parties, going to a relative’s house for the weekend, or spending the night at a friend’s house, are all good practice for dealing with that unfamiliar feeling prior to night one at camp.

~Talking about their concerns ahead of time while also setting and managing expectations. It’s easy to tell campers everything is going to be fine, and they are going to love camp. Odds are, you’re telling the truth. However, experience teaches us that love for camp often comes over time. Campers may experience homesickness, anxiety, or other unfamiliar feelings for the first time at camp. It’s important to talk about these feelings, communicate how normal they are, and brainstorm strategies to cope and continue having fun.

~Before camp, let your child know you are confident in his or her ability to have a wonderful camp experience. Don’t make pick up deals with your child before he or she goes to camp. You are sending your child the message that you don’t feel he or she will be successful at camp – and once you say you will pick them up early, it makes our job a whole lot harder! They WILL have fun at camp, but only if they are AT camp. Remember, 5th grade camp is also part of the Curriculum!

Hey Campers - Practice all of these ( and tell your friends too ) and we may make there !

Remember these 4 W's:

Wash your hands, Wear your mask,Watch your distance , & When sick - stay home please!