Nurses Notes

Nurses Corner March 8th 2024:   Click Here for Nurse's Corner

Jessica Stute- District Nurse, R.N.

Melanie Charette- School Nurse, L.P.N.

Hello Families,

In the Nurse’s Corner sent out on March 8th, the trends of illnesses we are seeing in our schools is reported.  Influenza is now rising again, we have had another case of Mono diagnosed and we still are seeing Colds, Strep, Pink Eye and COVID.  We ask that you please continue safe practices:

• Handwashing - being diligent on washing your hands.  Click on the link for more information on when to wash your hands:  When to Wash your Hands 

• If sick, staying home (refer to our Too Sick for School Guidelines - COVID-19 Guidelines are included)

• If a family member is sick, please monitor yourself for symptoms and test if you suspect you have COVID-19, Influenza, Strep or RSV.

Illness Guidelines 23-24

• Please view our 2023-2024 School Illness Guidelines here.

• We are also attaching the COVID-19 Guidelines Chart that follows our too-sick for school guidelines.  The chart attached lays out what to do for each symptom.

Forms for the 23-24 School Year

Student Health Information Form & Medication Consent:

• Health Forms have been sent through Infinite Campus and in paper form.  

  • If you have any difficulties accessing it, please let me know.  

    • Infinite Campus Cheat Sheet on how to locate my student's health form.

Important Forms Regarding Health Conditions:

• If your child has Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy/Seizures, or Requires an Epi-Pen, you will need to fill out the form associated with the condition.

• We would like to be able to also be in contact with your child’s physician if there are incidents/questions; if you could fill out the release of information form, we would appreciate it for all children with the above conditions.  (FYI - We would need one for each clinic that provides the orders we are following)  

  • Asthma

    • Asthma Action Plan | AAFA

  • Seizures/Epilepsy

    • Epilepsy/Seizure Action Plan

  • Diabetes 

    • Diabetes Medical Management Plan

  • Allergy/Anaphylaxis 

    • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan

      • You will need to scroll down and download the document, and print/have the provider sign.

  • Release of Information Form - Prescott School District ROI.docx

Medications (Prescription or over-the-counter):

• Prescription Medications - Prescription Medication Form.docx 

  • Please fill out this form if you would like your child to take their prescription medications here at school.  (ADHD meds, Inhalers, Epinephrine, etc.)

• Over-the-Counter Medications - OTC Medication Form.docx 

  • Please fill out this form if you would like to keep medications here at school that are over the counter (This includes cough medicine, Midol, etc.)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at:  stutej@prescott.k12.wi.us.  

Jessica Stute RN - Prescott School District Nurse

Melanie Charette LPN - School Nurse