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SWINE FLU FACT SHEETLife Threatening Food Allergy Policy (PDF)
WILLIAMSBURG SCHOOLS’ SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is the state governing agency that oversees school health programs. Many of the forms we use and health related information that we collect is according the MDPH law. Upon entrance, and annually thereafter, we collect a lot of health-related information and require parents and/or legal guardians to complete several forms.
FORMS
Emergency Information Card: This MUST be completed at the beginning of every school year and upon entering school for new students.
Planning For Kindergarten: This information sheet helps parents plan accordingly in regards to health guidelines that need to be followed prior to kindergarten entrance.
Planning for Preschool Entry - This information sheet helps parents plan accordingly in regards to health guidelines that need to be followed prior to preschool entrance.
Mass General Laws, Chapter 111, s.219 requires us to provide parents of children attending preschool and kindergarten information regarding meningococcal disease. Please see the MDPH handout for more information.
Massachusetts School Health Record (physical examination): This for is required for all preschool and kindergarten students as well as students going into 4th grade. Students will also need to have a physical prior to entering grade 7 at Hampshire Regional.
Attendance Guidelines: Do you know when you can safely send your child back to school? This information will help guide parents/guardians about whether or not their child should be sent to school if they have been sick.
MDPH Physical Exam Form - Required for all new students, pre-k entry, kindergarten entry, grade 4 and for students entering grade 7 at HRHS
Medication Policy: This is an information sheet for all students that is provided at the beginning of the year or to new students entering Williamsburg Schools. This sheet will help guide parents/guardians about the use and administration of medication during school hour. If medication during school hours will be necessary you will need to complete the two forms below before medication will be administered to your child by the school nurse.
Medication Order Form (Physician): In order for children to receive medication during school hours your child’s physician/health care provider must complete a written order.
Parent/Guardian Consent For Medication: In order for children to receive medication during school hours a parent/guardian consent must be on file along with the health care providers’ written order.
Fluoride Administration Consent: If your child is in grades 1 through 6 he/she may participate in our once a week fluoride mouthrinse program. In order for your child to participate a parent/guardian MUST complete the fluoride consent form and return it to the school nurse.
Health Info For Children
Action for Healthy Kids - A national nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes in schools. We work in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to improve children's nutrition and increase physical activity, which will in turn improve their readiness to learn.
Bullying - Stop Bullying NOW
Flu Guide For Parents - Brochure developed by the Center for Disease Control.
Head Lice Fact Sheet - Provides basic information about head lice for parents
Head Lice Podcast - Listen to a Podcast on head lice
Head Lice Treatment - Handout on treatment for head lice
Growth Screening - You may have heard that our school will be determining your BMI (your child's BMI), which stands for Body Mass Index, in addition to measuring your (your child's) height and weight. Click the link for some information that will help you to understand what the buzz is all about.
Kids Be Active - Developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH)
Kids Eat Healthy - Developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH)
Kids Health - Health information for kids, teens, and parents.
Let's Move - The First Lady's initiative to fight childhood obesity.
Mass in Motion This website helps you get started living a healthier lifestyle by taking small steps, and making little changes at home, at work, and in your community. Learn about diet and exercise and prevent diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and reduce your risk of obesity.
Massachusetts Safety Seat Law - Summary of safety seat law
MedLine Plus - general health and drug info from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in English and Spanish
Parents - the AntiDrug - Web site for drug abuse prevention for parents.
Seasonal Flu Information For Parents - CDC web site for parents with flu information
Vaccine Information - Web site with information on vaccines and immunization
Health Info For Parents
Bullying - Stop Bullying NOW
Elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) This posting helps explain why school nurses are sending notification home to parents if the child is found to have an elevated BMI
Guide to Quitting Smoking - American Cancer Society sponsored web site for smoking cessation
Healthy Weight - This website will help you understand why keeping children at a healthy weight is so important for them in the long run.
Freedom From Smoking Online - American Lung Association sponsored web site for smoking cessation
Let's Move - The First Lady's initiative to fight childhood obesity.
Jane Doe - Voices for Change - Domestic Violence Help and Prevention
John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition Looking for some healthier snack alternatives? See The a-List provided on the website. You can search by food category!
KidsHealth - Since 1995, the web's most-visited site about children's health - from before birth through adolescence. Created by physicians and other health experts at the Nemours Center for Children's Health Media.
Mass in Motion This website helps you get started living a healthier lifestyle by taking small steps, and making little changes at home, at work, and in your community. Learn about diet and exercise and prevent diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and reduce your risk of obesity.
National Trends in Childhood Obesity This site provides the most recent information regarding National Trends In Childhood Obesity.
Parents Matter Brochure - How to start the conversation about sexuality with your child. Your time and words matter more than you probably know.
Personalized Quitting Plan - Smoking cession plan developed by the American Heart Association
Quit All Together Web Site - smoking cessation info and support
QuitWorks - Smoking cessation info and support sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Weight, Nutrition, and Health - CDC general site on weight, nutrition, and health.
What's Your Blood Pressure? - Did you know high blood pressure is called a "silent killer"? Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? This guide may provide you with some helpful information. Don't forget to talk with your doctor.
Health Info For Staff