BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH UPDATE
Welcome back to school from Mrs. Beatty!!
HEALTH INFORMATION FOR THE START OF SCHOOL
MEDICATION DROP OFF
If your child will require medication in school this year, drop off for parents will be August 31st from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM for you to drop off medication without an appointment. After the first day of school please contact Mrs. Beatty to arrange a time to bring medications in.
All medication must be in the pharmacy labeled box, not be expired, and be accompanied by signed doctor's orders for administration in school.
The medication must be delivered by a parent or other responsible adult to the clinic. Per FPS medication policy, no student is allowed to transport medication to or from school for any reason.
PHYSICAL EXAMS
All incoming Kindergartners and students in grades 1-5 who are new to McCarthy must have a complete physical exam on file that has been performed in the past 12 months. The exam must include all immunizations and for all kindergartners, documentation of a single lead test.
For all returning students, if your child has had an updated physical exam in the past 12 months please submit a copy to the clinic preferably via the email for Mrs. Beatty listed below. Students in grade 4 are required to submit a current physical exam this year.
Students who are not compliant with health requirements may be excluded from in-person learning when school begins.
OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS
If there are any other health issues or concerns that you may have regarding your child please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Beatty via the email listed below.
Links to the required health forms in 3 languages are included below for Kindergarten and Grades 1-12.
Health Services
Mrs. Susanne Beatty MSN, RN, is the school nurse and is responsible for the health and wellness of all students and staff at McCarthy. Her office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-2:30 PM. She will respond to emails/calls from parents, students, and staff during this time. Please email Nurse Beatty at sbeatty@framingham.k12.ma.us or call and leave a message at (508) 782-6402. She will respond via the method you request in your original message.
Email: sbeatty@framingham.k12.ma.us
Location: 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-782-6402