Health Office

Nurse's Corner

Mercerville Elementary School Nurse

Ms. B. Jaworski, RN, BSN, CSN
phone: (609) 631-4159 ext 3980 fax: 609-631-4127
Email: bjaworski@htsdnj.org

Please review the attached Illness Exclusion letter for guidelines to control the spread of communicable diseases

Illness Exclusion Letter

Prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or cough into a sleeve, not hands

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Wash hands for a least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing

Use alcohol based sanitizer if soap and water not available

Have your child stay home if they are sick, especially with a fever or vomiting

Coronavirus Resources

Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease CDC

Talking to children about COVID-19

Immunizations continue to be a State requirement

Immunizations Required for School Attendance

Immunization Letter Requirements for 5th Grade Students

Attendance

Remember to call the Attendance Line at (609) 631-4159, option #4 and leave a message if your child is going to be late or absent from school.

Food Allergies

Food allergies are a serious issue in the classroom. Please be respectful of children with allergies so that they may safely enjoy the celebration.We encourage food free celebrations. A few suggestions are stickers, pencils or erasers. Thank you for your cooperation.

Medication

Medication, either prescribed or over the counter, can not be given by the School Nurse unless the Administration of Medication Form is completed by both the parent and physician. The parent must bring the medication to school in the original pharmacy labeled container.

Administration of Medication Form

Emergency Contact Information

Be sure your child's Emergency contact information is kept up-to-date thru Power School in the event that your child is sick or injured and needs to be picked up from school.

Absence due to Fever

Do not send your child back to school unless they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol, Advil or Motrin.

Health Record

If your child has an allergic reaction, operation, injury, disease or any other health condition, please update the Health Office by calling (609)631-4159 ext 3980.

Physical Forms

All kindergarten, fourth grade and transfer students need to submit a copy of a health physical to the Health Office.

Universal Physical Form

Kindergarten Registration

Bring to Kindergarten Registration: 1) Written evidence of immunizations 2) Completed Student Health History Form and 3) Completed Physical Examination Form.