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Health information- All kindergarten students in the State of Rhode Island are required to have current and complete immunizations, a recent physical exam including a vision screening, and lead screening results. Please let us know if your child has health conditions, allergies, or requires medication during the school day.
Medication at school – if your child has a prescription medication that needs to be given during the school day, a medication form must be submitted by the parent and signed by the doctor. All medications must be brought to school in a pharmacy labeled container stating the students name, dose, and time to be given.
Toileting - All students in Kindergarten should be fully potty trained (no pull ups) and able to use the restroom independently. Please speak to Nurse Rosa if this is a concern.
Too sick for school guidelines – your child should not come to school if:
- They have a fever of 100 or greater (students should not return to school until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication like Tylenol or Motrin)
- Have nausea/vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours.
- Have pink, irritated eyes with drainage or crusty discharge
- Have a rash of unknown origin (if a rash develops seek medical advice)
- Have a runny nose, nasal discharge, cough, excessive sneezing (if your child has difficulty breathing seek immediate medical advice).
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