School Nurse

Mary Buccarelli RN, BSN, CSN

Welcome Back to School year 2011-2012

Attention 6th grade parents I have sent home a letter with your child's reportcard about updated immunizations that are required by the state. If you have this information please report it to the health office ASAP. I have to report noncompliance to the state by January 2012.

1/17/12. Even after a  long weekend of rest and relaxation at home,  we still have a number of  students with upper respitory congestion,  and  have two new cases of pneumonia. Please assess your child if they are coughing frequently and have a low grade fever seek medical attention. Please call me with any concerns.

The mold level in NJ has been high with all the leaves coming off the trees, don't forget to give your child allergy medication at home if they require it, mold can produce alot of uncomfortable allergy symptoms.

To avoid post-nasal drip, which causes symptom like sore throats and stomach aches:

1. Gargle with luke warm water and salt in the morning and evening.

2. Use a a nasal spray or netty pot to rinse nasal passages in the morning and especially in the evening. Hope this ideas help.

For prescription medication during school please down load the form on this page and have your physician fill it out. Parents should bring the form and medication to school.

For over the counter medication, a parent or guardian must fill out the form below and supply the medication. In previous years you needed a physican's signature, this is no longer required.

If your child is sick, please call the main office and give the reason why your child is absent from school that day.

If your child is going to his/her doctor remember to have a sport physical filled out. Physicals must be submitted to the nurse's office annually in order to participate in a sport program at Valley View School. The form is a state form and the only one accepted by the school it is located at the end of the page and is labeled athletic physical, ( it is about 7-8 pages long).

Any questions or concerns about your child's health during the school year please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me. I am looking forward to a happy healthy year with all your children.

 Over the counter medication form (pdf)

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Watchung Borough Schools
50 Valley View Road  -  Watchung, New Jersey 07069
908-755-8121