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Your Best Shot at Good Health!
With so many healthy habits to practice during this COVID-19 pandemic, here are SEVEN IMPORTANT REASONS TO VACCINATE YOUR CHILD:
1. It is the law! Immunization requirements for children to attend childcare centers, preschool facilities, and schools in New Jersey - both public and private - are established by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). These requirements are not being waived or extended during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the value of immunizations, including the annual flu vaccine, is even more evident for protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Routine vaccination prevents illnesses that lead to unnecessary medical visits, hospitalizations and further strain the healthcare system.
3. Immunizations can save your child’s life. Because of advances in medical science, your child can be protected against more diseases than ever before.
4. Vaccination is very safe and effective. Vaccines are only given to children after a long and careful review by scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals.
5. Immunization protects others you care about. For example, some babies are too young to be protected by vaccination while other individuals may not be able to receive certain vaccinations due to weakened immune systems.
6. Immunizations can save your family time and money. Some vaccine-preventable diseases can result in prolonged disabilities and can take a financial toll on families. The Vaccines for Children program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children from low-income families. To find out more about the VFC program, visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/parents or ask your child’s Health Care Professional (HCP).
7. Immunization protects future generations. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that killed or severely disabled people just a few generations ago.
Summary of vaccines required* by NJDOH to attend virtual or in-person school:
· Preschool – Up-to-date on: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DtaP); Polio; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Haemophilus B (HIB); Varicella; Pneumococcal Conjugate; and Influenza (flu due by December 31st)
· Kindergarten: Up-to-date on above plus Hepatitis B plus boosters for: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DtaP); Polio; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
· Sixth Grade and 11-years-old: Up-to-date on above plus Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); and Meningococcal
· High School: Up-to-date on above
*Please consult your HCP. New Jersey still allows for medical and religious exemptions when applicable.
Students that do not meet the NJDOH vaccine requirements may be excluded from virtual school beginning November 12, 2020. Please email, scan, or FAX proof of required immunizations to your school nurse immediately. Please keep a copy. Feel free to reach out to your school nurse with questions, concerns, or hardship.
We hope you and your families are healthy and finding happiness and patience with yourselves during this time. Be well.
School Nurse Contacts
Therese Crigler
CHS
Gretchen Shook
CHS
Hilary Conway
MMS
Keith Turpin
SOMS
Joann Harrigan
Clinton
Tanisha Anderson
Jefferson
Jean Johnson
Marshall
Steffi Golden
Montrose Early Childhood Center
Theresa Oweifie
Seth Boyden
Sharyn Wills
South Mountain School (SMS) Elementary
Julie Porter, RN
South Mountain School (SMS) Annex
School Nurse Leader
Angela Thompson
Tuscan
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Special Services Staff Shout Outs!
Is there a special education teacher or special services staff member who you would like to recognize? If so, please complete this form so they can be recognized!
November 2020 Shout Outs!
Meredith Roig- Special Education Teacher
Kristin Auriemma-Special Education Teacher
Miss DeMartino and Miss Dulny- Co-Teachers
Danielle Mooney-Chavez-School Counselor
Phil McCormick-CST Social Worker
Requesting Support!
Instructional Accommodation Request
- -Please reach out directly to the teacher, and copy the case manager
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Progress Monitoring and Reporting
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Related Service Question
- -Please reach out directly to the assigned therapist and copy the case manager
Unresolved Challenges on Above Concerns
- -Please reach out to the assigned supervisor (see below), if not resolved, please reach out to Asst. Superintendent, Special Services