Welcome To The Health Office
Holdrum Middle School

 Lia Chagaris, B.S.N., R.N.
Certified School Nurse

Michelle Herrmans, B.S.N., R.N.

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A school health program is generally described as having three basic functions.
bulletTo provide for a safe and healthful school environment
bulletTo implement an ongoing and effective health education curriculum
bulletTo deliver health services to students and staff

Stay Home??? Go To School.

It is very important for you as the parent/guardian of your child to recognize when it is not prudent for your child to be in school.  The following is a list of indicators to assist you in knowing when to keep your child home from school.
bulletVomiting within the last 24 hours.
bulletDiarrhea within the last 24 hours
bulletTemperature of 100 degrees of higher within the last 24 hours.
bulletStrep is suspected--results of throat culture have not been received
bulletPositive throat culture for strep throat.  Child may return to school no sooner than 24 hours after antibiotic has been started.
bulletAny  symptoms of acute illness such as persistent cough and/or running nose with body aches.

Leaving School due to illness: Students who become ill at school must report to the Health Office for evaluation. Students may not leave the building due to illness without authorization from the nurse.

Please promote hand washing in the family.  Hand washing is the most effective means of preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Adequate rest and proper nutrition are also required to maintain a healthy immune system.

Reminder : Please notify the school if your child is going to be late or absent from school.  Call the Attendance/Late phone number before 8:10 am and leave a message. 201-358-4016 ext.1020.  You can call day or night.

Please refer to attendance policy (found in your agenda book) for information regarding excused/unexcused absences.

As always, if I can offer any assistance or answer any questions regarding the health of your child please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
ia Chargaris RN,CSN