Nurse Julie's Notes

REQUIRED HEALTH DOCUMENTS FOR

KINDERGARTEN, 3RD, 7TH, 9TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS

FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

AK students


Kindergarten students


3rd grade students

7th grade students

  • Need their Tdap vaccination booster AND

  • Meningococcal vaccination

  • Students must have both of these immunizations before starting their 7th grade year.

(Students with medical or religious exemptions, are exempt)

9th grade students


12th grade students

  • Their 2nd dose of Meningococcal vaccination; or 1 dose if the first dose was received at 16 years old or older. This must be done before starting their Senior year.

(Students with medical or religious exemptions are exempt)


If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Julie at

455-3300, ext. 126 or jlight@lisbon.k12.ia.us

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PARENTAL GUIDANCE FOR THEIR STUDENTS ATTENDANCE IN REGARDS TO COVID-19

The Lisbon Schools will be following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and/or the Linn County Public Health Departments (LCPH) guidance for when your child(ren) need to stay home.

As of 8/2/2021, masks are not required to be worn during the school day or on the bus. The CDC is recommending staff and students to wear facial coverings when returning to school this fall. Currently, the state of Iowa has a law that states schools or other governmental agency cannot mandate masks being worn.

Parents will need to SCREEN their child(ren) every morning before sending them to school. Screening should include taking their temperature and asking about sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and headaches with a fever. Here is a screening document you can use: Daily Screening Tool If you do not have a thermometer, please call Nurse Julie at 455-3500, ext. 126.

For more info on how to wear a mask, etc. go here: How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings

If you or your child(ren) are EXPOSED OR BECOMES INFECTED with Covid-19, please follow these guidelines: Quarantine and Isolation Information

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MEDICATION PERMISSION FORM

If your student needs to take medication during the school day, please fill out a medication administration form, sign it and bring the signed form and medication to be givto the Nurses Office. Medication Permission Form

Medications to be given at school need to be in the original container labeled with the students name. All prescription medications need to in the original container, with the pharmacy label on the container.

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As you know, we are currently experiencing a global pandemic of the illness COVID-19, which is caused by the corona virus. Currently, the Delta variant of Covid-19 cases are on the rise across the nation. On July 27, 2021 “the CDC recommends that everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask indoors, including teachers, staff, students and visitors, regardless of vaccination status,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky in a briefing. The CDC continues to recommend masking and physical distancing as key prevention strategies. Please stay tuned to email communication from the school for further updates.

CDC health officials are recommending the following:

  • Wear a mask when in school, stores, etc. where social distancing may be difficult

  • Social distancing - stay 3 ft away from others

  • Wash your hands frequently using soap and water, washing for 20 seconds

  • Use hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available

  • Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or your inner elbow

  • Avoid touching your face

  • Avoid areas where there are more than 10 people

  • Stay home if you have a cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, etc and seek medical advice

For up-to-date information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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Web Sites of Interest

Coronavirus and Covid-19 information at the CDC web site: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/

Iowa Department of Health information (IDPH) regarding coronavirus and Covid-19: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus

Iowa Department of Education: https://www.educateiowa.gov/

Southeast Linn Community Center: https://selinn.org/ Contact at 319-455-2844 or Nicole at nicole.selcc@gmail.com or Kristen at kristen@selinn.org.

Counseling services in the local area: Counseling services and contact info

Free Telehealth Conferences for mental health: Call Covenant Family Services at 319-261-2292

How to wash your hands for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJG72sycQB8

6 Steps to Prevent COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Jfcg6OF0g

10 Things You Can Do To Manage COVOD-19 at Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPoptbtBjkg

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Food Assistance

During this uncertain time, we want to make sure you have food to feed your family. Currently, 1 in 7 children struggle with hunger. The Southeast Linn Community Center (SELCC) is in our community to help in times like this. Currently, there are no income guidelines required to receive food assistance. The SELCC is available by phone and appointment. The income guidelines to receive food from the Food Pantry have been lifted at this time. The SELCC is committed to helping anyone who needs food assistance.

Contact SELCC at 319-455-2844 or Nicole at nicole.selcc@gmail.com or Kristen at kristen@selinn.org

You can also contact Nurse Julie at 455-3300, ext 126 or jlight@lisbon.k12.ia.us

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INFLUENZA

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk of serious flu complications. The CDC states the best way to prevent flu, is getting a yearly "flu" vaccine.

Influenza Information

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ILLNESS POLICY

The Lisbon Schools has an illness policy stating students MUST BE fever, vomiting and diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school. They must be fever free without the use of fever reducing medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol). This policy helps students who are ill to not come to school and potentially infect other students.