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WELCOME
WELCOME
We are dedicated to the safety, health, and well-being of our students here at St. Augustine. Our nurses are available to answer any questions you may have regarding your child's health care needs. Hours are Monday through Friday 8AM-3:30PM during the school year.
Not sure if your student should stay home?
Not sure if your student should stay home?
You should keep your child home if they are experiencing any of the following:
Temperature of 99.6 degrees or higher
Cough with fever
Suspected infection of eye, ears, nose, throat, skin, scalp (unless under physician’s care for 24 hours)
Severe headache or abdominal pain
Suspected communicable disease and/or rash of unknown origin
Vomiting or diarrhea
Head injury requiring a physician evaluation
Neurological changes (ie. increased confusion)
Please do not send your child to school when symptoms of illness are present. We are striving for the healthiest school environment we can offer our students and staff.
Children must be fever/diarrhea/vomiting free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
If a child is being treated for a contagious illness or condition such as strep throat or impetigo, they must complete a full 24 hours of antibiotics before returning to school.
SCHOOL NURSES
St. Augustine School
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-2414 ext. 15 -Health Office
978-470-1327 - Fax
Absent or Tardy?
Absent or Tardy?
Students will be considered Tardy after 8:45. Parents/Guardians must call (978-475-2414) or email the Attendance email prior to 8:00 AM if their child is to be absent or tardy that day.
-FYI-
9/15/25 update: We have already seen an increase in strep throat and upper respiratory infections. Please do not send in your child if they have a temperature greater than 99.6 and/or not feeling well.
If you have not already sent in the general and medical consent forms, please do so at your earliest convenience. We can not take verbal consent.
Yearly updated physicals are required per our handbook.
It's the start of the new school year! Make sure students especially our younger students are coming with a complete change of clothes in case of an accident or spill. We cannot guarantee having your childs clothing size.
+ HEALTH FORMS
+ HEALTH FORMS
Emergency Allergy action plan
+ COVID SYMPTOMS & GUIDELINES
+ COVID SYMPTOMS & GUIDELINES
We are all connected, and we rely on one another to stay well. If you are experiencing any illness or symptoms, it is suggested you stay at home.
Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children, and staff should monitor themselves.
Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills or shaking chills
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
New loss of taste or smell
Muscle aches or body aches
Cough (not due to other known causes, such as a chronic cough)
Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms
Headache when in combination with other symptoms
Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms
Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) and or body rash, when in combination with other symptoms
COVID-19 ISOLATION AND EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
(Regardless of Vaccination Status)
Updated October 20, 2022
ASYMPTOMATIC EXPOSURE
• Quarantine is no longer required nor recommended
• Continue to attend school
• Recommend testing on day 6
• Encourage mask wearing until day 10
• Closely monitor for symptoms
SYMPTOMATIC EXPOSURE
• Recommend rapid antigen test (preferred)
• If negative, return to school if:
Symptoms remain mild or improving
Fever free 24 hours without use of fever reducing medication
• Recommend second test in 48 hours
• Recommend wearing mask until symptoms resolve
POSITIVE TEST
• DAY 0 through DAY 5 - ISOLATE AT HOME
Day 0 is day of positive test or day of first symptom, whichever occurred first
• DAY 6 - RETURN TO SCHOOL
Symptoms improving
Fever free 24 hours without use of fever reducing medication
Should wear a mask Day 6 through 10
• If the individual has a negative test on Day 5 or later, they do not need to mask
If you have any questions, you may reach out to Jen or Kim Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM at 978-475-2414 ext. 15 or email Nurse@StAugustineAndover.org
+ MEDICATIONS
+ MEDICATIONS
If your child requires an EpiPen, Inhaler, or a Daily Medication, they will require a physician's order including an action plan (for inhalers and EpiPen's) and parent/guardian consent that will remain on file in the Health Office for the year. Medications must be brought in by an adult or guardian.
A parent/ guardian must pick up any medications at the end of the school year, otherwise the medication will be destroyed.
+ Helpful Information
+ Helpful Information
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