Nurse Caitie's Clinic News
August Edition
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
This site will be the most up to date clinic information, check back often!
What is it that we do in the clinic?
School Health Clinic staff can:
- provide first aid and care to students who become ill or injured during school hours
- educate school staff regarding health matters that affect the students/community
- collaborate with other school professionals, parents/guardians, and the student’s healthcare providers as needed
Our goal is to help your student and then help them return to the classroom as quickly as possible to be sure they are not missing out on vital instruction time.
Students will be sent home for 24 hours with a fever greater that 101 degrees or vomiting.
Back to school tips!
Starting a new school year can be difficult! Here are some tips on how to ease back into a routine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Yjg1syHIY
Important Documents
Coming soon...
SCREENINGS
All students in Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade and any new student to the district will have their vision and hearing screened this year. This is done during the school day. Screenings will take place over a period of time and will begin early fall. If your student is unable to pass either the vision or hearing exam, they will be retested on a different day. After the second attempt, if they are unable to pass a referral will be sent via US mail and email to the parent/guardian. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider if your student receives a vision and/or hearing referral.
SMILES DENTIST
The Smiles mobile dentist is coming! If you would like your child to be seen you will need to complete a permission form and return it to school. Forms will be sent home with students in September. For more information or to register your student online go to: https://mobiledentists.com/
They are scheduled for the following dates:
Violet Elementary: November 9, 10
Tussing Elementary: November 9, 10, 14 & 17.
Pediatric Associates School Based Clinic is now open at Tussing Elementary!
Contact Nurse Caitie
Violet Elementary
Ph - 614-548-1508
Fax - 614-548-1511
Tussing Elementary
Ph - 614-834-2608
Ph - 614-834-2608
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