Rachel Cruz  M.Ed., BSN, RN, CSNT

rachelcruz@sksd-ri.net

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:


SKSD Medication Policy

SKSD Medication Form


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


2024/2025 Student Dental Slip


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

4-27-20 Authorization for Prescription & Non-Prescription Medications to be Taken During School Hours.pdf
medication policy 2019.pdf
pdfBEESTING FORM%2FFOOD ALLERGY.pdf
State Physical Form2.pdf
SKSD Health Requirements.pdf

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