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Health Information
When a student is absent from school, a parent should call the school by 9:00 AM. In addition, a parent should send a note to school upon the student’s return, stating the dates and reason for the student’s absence. ( 203 ) 720-5231; fax ( 203 )720-5234 Prescriptions : Prescriptions and medications, including over the counter medications, to be taken at school must be in their original container, accompanied by the Connecticut State authorization form signed by both the doctor and the parent. All over the counter medications must be brought in unopened. A parent or guardian must bring the medication to the nurse. Students are not allowed to carry medications to school. Immunization Requirements Grade 5 & 6: 1. A measles vaccine booster 2. A completed Hepatitis B vaccine series **If these requirements are not met, your child will not be allowed to start his/her school year. Physical Examination requirements for grade 6: All 6th grade students are required to have a physical exam. This may be done from January 1st of 5th grade through December 31 of 6th grade. This is a calendar year. If this requirement is not met, your child will not be allowed to return to school after the Christmas break. You can go to the web site below to obtain the State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment form or you can get one from the school nurse. www.state.ct.us/sde/deps/Student/Health
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