Dear Bach Families,
I have enjoyed collaborating with you and your students throughout this past school year. Here are a few reminders to finish up the 2022-23 school year and to help assist us in getting ready for the 2023-24 school year.
Medications
If your student has medications in the school clinic for this school year, please plan to pick them up by the end of the school day on June 8, 2023. Please note the school day ends at
11:18 AM. Medications cannot be given to your student to take home.
Health Care Provider Visit
Please contact your health care office now to schedule a visit for your student’s routine care. Leaving this to the last minute could result in delays getting an appointment and assuring that your student has the medication they need to begin the school year. At your visit, please address the health topics listed below, along with any other health issues, like asthma management and allergy action plans (as it applies to your student’s health) in preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
If your student needs to have medications (prescription or over-the-counter) at school for the next school year, AAPS requires an updated Medication Administration Form on file, signed by both a health care provider and a parent. In order to administer medications in school, this form must be renewed each school year. Medications include prescription (e.g. insulin, inhalers, epinephrine) and non-prescription (e.g. Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Hydrocortisone cream) medications. The same applies to self-carry medications, Authorization for Carrying and Self-administration of Medication. Medication forms, school nurse contact, and other information is available on the school nurse website. Ann Arbor School Nurses Website Healthcare provider’s orders can be faxed to your child’s school. Medication administration forms from your healthcare provider can also be used.
Immunizations
The Michigan School Immunization Law and AAPS require that all students are up-to-date on their state required immunizations before the first day of school. Also, strongly consider the influenza vaccine, as we experienced an active flu season this past year in addition to COVID. Immunization waivers can only be issued through the public health department with an appointment (see below).
Health Plans
If your student has any health needs that may require an Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) prior to starting school, we should have a discussion before the start of school in the fall. This can include diabetes, seizures, food or other allergies, asthma, etc. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns you may have. In addition, please be sure to complete and document pertinent health issues in the online health section of InfoSnap.
Vision/Hearing/Dental Screening
Kindergarteners and young 5’s are required by the State of Michigan to have vision and hearing screening completed PRIOR to the start of school. This can be done at your doctor’s office or the Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCHD), see below. Michigan Kindergarten Oral Health Screening legislation was passed in December of 2020. This law currently recommends that a child enrolling for the first time in young 5’s, kindergarten, or first grade present at enrollment, or no later than the first day of school, a certificate of dental oral assessment. This may be done through your dentist’s office or you can call the Washtenaw County Dental Clinic, see below.
Emergency Contacts
The school staff can only release your student to people who have been listed on the Emergency Contact Section found on InfoSnap (online enrollment). Therefore, please list ALL of the people who may need to pick up your student in the event of an injury or illness. Please update any address/phone number/emergency contact changes that may occur, throughout the school year with your office staff.
Resources
AAPS Immunization Information
Ann Arbor School Nurses Website
Washtenaw County Health Department: Immunizations: (734)-544-6700; Free Vision & Hearing Screening: (734)-544-6786; Dental Clinic (734) 480-4250
Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools [RAHS] - (physicals, immunizations, etc)
Packard Health - (physicals, immunizations, etc) (734) 971-1073
Corner Health - (physicals, immunizations, etc) (734) 484-3600
In good health,
Erica Brenner, RN MSN
brennere@aaps.k12.mi.us
District Cell Phone 734-474-2185
Bachl Elementary 734-994-1949
