Nurse

Nina Kallsen BSN,RN

 

If your child has medical concerns that will need to be addressed during the school day, please call the clinic directly at 720-886-1402.

Absences

When your child will not be in school, it is imperative that you notify the school prior to 8:00 a.m. the day of the absence. The school is obligated to call on all absences not called into school. This is done for the safety of your child as well as your peace of mind. The Woodland attendance phone number is: 720-886-1495

Illness, When to Stay Home

• Fever - a fever is 100.4, your child should stay home and not return to school until fever free (without medication) for 24 hours
• Vomiting/Diarrhea - with or without fever, child should stay home until symptom free for 12-24 hours
• Strep Throat - child should remain home until on medication for 24 hours
• Pink Eye/conjunctivitis - Children and adults do not need to stay home unless they have a fever or are not able to participate in usual activities. Practice good hand hygiene.
• Colds/Sore Throats/Cough - A child with a cold, having a lot of congestion and a hacking/consistent cough belongs at home, even without fever

 

Medication

Medication cannot be taken at school unless given by the nurse - this includes cough drops. The nurse must have orders from the doctor in order to give medication at school. The "Order and Consent for Medication to be Administered at School" form can be found on the district Health Services Department website. Colorado Asthma Action Plans, Allergy Action Plans, and more can also be found here. District policy requires that medicine be provided in the original container with pharmacy labels. Over-the-counter medication (ibuprofen, tylenol, saline drops, antibiotic cream etc) can only be given with parental permission through parent forms on Powerschool.

Illness at School

Children can stay in the health office until parent arrives. Please keep your emergency information updated to assure that when your child is sick or injured we can contact you.

Handwashing

Handwashing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses. Please encourage your children to wash their hands frequently, especially before meals and after touching their face.

Healthy Habits

Healthy habits promote healthy children. Please assist your children in selecting a well-balanced breakfast/lunch in order to feed their brain and get the most out of their learning experience. Children often have a stomachache or headache, and frequently the cause is because they did not eat before school.

SPF 15 Sunscreen

The application of sunscreen should become part of your child’s daily morning routine. This will help prevent skin damage that can lead to skin cancers later in life.