Rachel Cruz M.Ed., BSN, RN, CSNT
Phone (401)360-1259
FAX(401)360-1235
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.
Hearing Screening: Date: 4/25/25
The hearing screening will take place on Friday, 4/25/25.
Hearing is an important piece to your child's ability to learn. According to the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs (R16-21-SCHO) , hearing screening is mandated for grades Kindergarten, one, two and three. The RI School for the Deaf provides a hearing screening at Matunuck school. If your child does not pass the screening, a referral letter will be mailed to you.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at 360-1259.
Thank you,
Rachel Cruz
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