Vision: Screening will be routinely completed on grades 1, 3, and 5 in the fall. New students and other grades will be screened as time allows. A vision referral letter will be sent to parents of students who fail two screenings. Financial assistance for eye exams and glasses may be available if needed.
Hearing: Screening will be routinely completed on grades 1 and 3 in the fall. Letters will be sent to the parents of students who fail two screenings.
Dental: Screening is routinely completed on grades K and 5 by the public health dental hygienist. Other grades may be screened if time permits. Referral letters will be sent to parents as needed.
****Please contact the school nurse in writing if you do not wish for your child to be included in a screening. ****
Head Lice: Periodic checks for head lice are done in school. Frequent and regular checks of your child’s hair at home will assist us (and you) in preventing large outbreaks of this nuisance.
Growing up Class: Students in the fifth grade will have the opportunity to participate in a Growing Up class in the spring. Parents will have an opportunity to watch the video prior to the class and will be required to sign a permission form to allow their child to participate.
Hearing: Screening will be routinely completed on grades 1 and 3 in the fall. Letters will be sent to the parents of students who fail two screenings.
Dental: Screening is routinely completed on grades K and 5 by the public health dental hygienist. Other grades may be screened if time permits. Referral letters will be sent to parents as needed.
****Please contact the school nurse in writing if you do not wish for your child to be included in a screening. ****
Head Lice: Periodic checks for head lice are done in school. Frequent and regular checks of your child’s hair at home will assist us (and you) in preventing large outbreaks of this nuisance.
Growing up Class: Students in the fifth grade will have the opportunity to participate in a Growing Up class in the spring. Parents will have an opportunity to watch the video prior to the class and will be required to sign a permission form to allow their child to participate.