Nurse's Corner
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Mrs. Beth Parodi
Contact information:
bparodi@spare.org
Bio:
Mrs. Parodi will be entering her fifth year at the Academy. She began her Nursing career in 2001 as a medical surgical nurse at Holy Name Medical Center. After three years she went on to become a Progressive Care Certified Nurse and a clinical coordinator of a telemetry step down unit also at Holy Name Medical Center. She currently works as a nursing supervisor at the hospital on the weekends when she is not tending to our students during the week. She holds a Masters in Nursing Leadership, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Basic Life support certification as well as a Clinical Nurse Leader Certification.
Covid Safety Precautions
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Required Immunizations
According to NJ State Law, Chapter 14, all children entering child care centers or schools are required to have documentation of the following:
Age3-5 Years (Pre-Kindergarten)
DTP- 4 doses
Polio- 3 doses
MMR- 1 dose after 12 months of age
Hib- at least one does after 12 months of age
Varicella- 1 does after 12 months of age
Pneumococcial- 1 dose after 12 months of age
Annual Flu Vaccine by December 31st
Kindergarten Entry
DTap- 4 or 5 doses(one given after 4th birthday)
Polio- 3 or 4 doses (one given after 4th birthday)
MMR- 2 doses
Hepatitis B- 3 doses
Varicella- 1 dose
6th Grade Entry
All of the above, plus:
Tdap booster
Meningococcal
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Universal Health Form
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Ill Child
Knowing whether a child is well enough to go to school can be tough for any parent. It often comes down to whether a child can still participate at school. Having a sore throat, cough, or mild congestion doesn't always mean a child can't handle class and other activities.
Kids with strep throat need a dose or two of antibiotics first, which can mean staying home the day after diagnosis (or possibly longer).
Fever is reason enough for a child to stay home. A child may not return until at least 48 hours after a fever has broken naturally (without fever-reducing medicines).
Of course, never send a child to school who has a fever, is nauseated or vomitting, or has diarrhea. Kids who lose their appetite, are clingy or lethargic, complain of pain, are drooling with mouth sores, or who just don't seem like themselves should also take a sick day. If your child will need more care than the teacher can provide, it's only fair to the other kids that your child stay home.
Most important, go with your gut. You know your kids best. If your son has the sniffles but hasn't slowed down at home, chances are he's well enough for the classroom. But if he's been coughing all night and has a hard time getting up in the morning, he might need to take it easy at home.
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Information
- Thorughout the year you child will have their height and weight checked along with their vision and hearing. If a problem is identified a note will be sent home to you.
- Scolosis screening is also preformed if consented to.
- Dental Screenings are preformed each year in February by Dr. Roman. Permission slips are sent home for consent.
- Please send a note in as to why your child is absent, if your child is absent for 3 or more days we need a doctors note to return to school.
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