News from the Nurse
My name is Rachel Cruz and I am the school nurse at Matunuck School. The health and well being of your child is very important to me. I will be conducting vision, hearing and dental screenings throughout the year. I will be notifying you in advance of screening dates. Health updates will be sent with the Friday Folder or in an email Skylert message.
Medications at school:
All medications prescription and including non-prescription, over-the-counter medications (cough drops, tylenol, allergy medications and lotions) require a parent signature and a doctor's signature per the SKSD policy. See policy and form by clicking links:
All prescription and over-the-counter medications are kept in the nurse’s office. Students should not carry medications to school or in school.
Dental Screening: Date: TBD:
All students need to fill out a student dental slip: click link below
According to the RI Rules and Regulations of School Health Programs, a dental examination is required every year for all school children in grades Kindergarten-5. It will be a visual check with tongue depressors and a light. If your child is screened at school and dental work is needed a referral will be mailed to you.
However, it won't be necessary to have a dental check in school if your child is seen every year by his/her own dentist.
All students need to fill out the 2024/2025 Student Dental Slip
Forms
Medication Form
Medication Policy
Bee Sting and Food Allergy Form
RI Physical Form
Kindergarten and New Student Health Requirements
RI Immunization Exemption Forms
SKSD Kindergarten Health Requirements
● DTaP- 5 doses (Final dose after 4 y.o.)
● HepB -3 doses (Final dose after 6-months old)
● Polio- 4 doses (Final dose after 4-years old)
● MMR -2 doses
● Varicella- 2 doses or proof from your child’s doctor stating that your child has a history of chickenpox disease
● Proof of Lead Screening
● Proof of Vision Screening
● Copy of 5 year old Physical Exam within the past 12 months or appointment within 6 months of entering school
Elementary New Student Health Requirements
Same immunization requirements as kindergarten plus physical exam with vision screen within the past 12 months or appointment within 6 months of entering school.
Lead screen not required if > 6 years