Nurse's Notes 2009

Sandy Bishop Nurse

November 2, 2009

Mobile Dentist – The mobile dentist visited Marlton today and many students participated. Thank you for sending in your permission slips for your child to be seen by the dentist. We will arrange for the Mobile Dentist to visit Marlton again next year. 

Health Fair 2010 - Marlton will have its first Health Fair on January 22, 2010.  Mark your calendars and plan to attend.  If you are interested in helping Sandy Bishop, the school nurse, by suggesting ideas for the fair, having a health/fitness booth at the fair, or helping to organize the fair, please call 301-952-0602 during school hours.

Healthy Kids Program – Our parent liaison, Donna Jackson, invites everyone to participate in the Healthy Kids Program Workshop.  This program will be presented by Edible Arrangements.  Those families who attend may receive free giveaways.  This activity takes place on Wednesday,  11/4/09 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. prior to the Family Math Night.

September 2009

 - Please do not send medications to school unless a medication form is filled out by your child’s doctor.  If you have any questions or need medication forms, please call S. Bishop RN at 301-952-7780. 

  -  Children and adults should stay home when sick and should not return to school/work until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. Send a note to the teacher if the child’s cough requires a hard candy.  Please check the CDC website for more information.  As always, wash hands frequently with soap and water and cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow. 
 - Cough drops that have menthol are considered medicine and are not allowed in school without a Doctor’s order.  However children may use hard candy, peppermints, jolly ranchers, and other hard candies for sore throats and coughing at the discretion of their teachers.  Please talk with your child about how often they should have the candy.  A couple candies a day versus several candies an hour is recommended.  

 - The Mobile Dentists will be at our school on Monday, November 2, 2009 during school hours.  Permission slips are being sent home today.  Fill the permission slip out and send it right back to school. This is an easy way for your child to receive their dental screening, cleanings and fluoride treatments at school.  Sometimes x-rays and sealants are offered.   To learn more visit www.mobiledentists.com.