Welcome to the St Johnsbury School Health Sevices Web Site. 

 

The Nurse's office is located off the main hallway, past the receptionist.  Judy is a full time nurse and Louisa works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Jan works on Fridays in our office as a tooth tutor.  The tooth tutor program's goal is to improve dental health through education, prevention and by assisting children without a regular dentist to find a dental home.

 

   

Preparing Students to Learn 

The following is a list of suggestions to promote your child's success in school

  • Limit their "screen time" (TV, video games and internet use) to 1-2 hours a day.  Studies show that increased time in front of the TV decreases school success.  http://www.aap.org/family/tv1.htm
  • Encourage outdoor play.  This not only provides exercise but has been shown to develop attention and creativity
  • Allow for enough sleep.  Children need 9-11 hours a night.  Inadequate sleep decreases the ability to concentrate.
  • Insist on Breakfast.  If time is short at home, breakfast is available at school.  Bag breakfasts are no charge to all students.  Hungry children have difficulty learning.

 

Preventing Illness

 Now that we are back in school, germs are being spread and children are getting sick.  Encourage your child to follow the basic principles in preventing the spread of colds and flu:

  • Cover their mouth when they cough.  To teach the correct way to cover your mouth check out this web site and click on watch video.  www.coughsafe.com

  • Wash hands often and well- for at least 15 seconds with warm water and soap.

  • Stay healthy with rest, exercise and eating healthy foods.

  • Drink plenty of fluids.

  • Avoid close contact with sick people.

  • Keep your child home when they are sick.  They should stay home 24 hours after a fever, diarrhea or vomiting.

 

 Head Lice

A list of do's and don'ts

  • Do check your child's head every two weeks for head lice especially in the fall.
  • Do treat and comb to remove lice and eggs if present.
  • Do send your child to school after lice and eggs have been removed.
  • Do wash bedding and hats worn recently.
  • Do vacuum car seats.
  • Do notify parents of your children's friends.
  • Do call the school nurse with questions.
  • Do check out this website for more information and for a picture of a louse and egg.  harvard public health
  • Don't treat your child unless you find a live louse.
  • Don't use pesticide sprays in your home to kill lice.
  • Don't treat to prevent the spread to other family members.
  • Don't treat more often than is indicated on the label.