Health Room 

 

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION

 

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Welcome to our health room! Our health room is staffed daily by a school health room aide in addition to a school community health nurse on a regular basis. We provide first aid during school on an as-needed basis as well as maintain health records which include the immunization records, physicals and screenings for each student. This year we are staffed by Tami VanVeldhuisen, School Community Health Nurse and by the Michelle BarkdollSchool Health Room Aide. Contact us at this phone number 240-740-5832. 

  

General Announcements   

 

COVID TESTING

Here is the link to the MOCO testing information.  Parents can go to this link to see the most recent list of testing sites.  If they have no access to the portal, they can call Testing Helpline at 240-777-2982.

 

Attention 6th Grade Parents

Mandatory Immunization
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Vaccinations for students in Grade 7: All students in Grade 7, or who are new to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), must provide documentation of vaccinations. The attached document Vaccination Records provides information about the importance of vaccinations and the state requirements, how parents can submit vaccination records, and upcoming vaccinations clinics.
 
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Students entering 7th grade school year are REQUIRED to have proof of the following immunizations:   

Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-accellular pertussis)   

MCV4 (Meningococcal)  

If your child has had these immunizations already- please bring documentation to the health room at any time.  

If your child has not received these immunizations, please contact your child’s health care provider and make an appointment to receive these.

If you have any questions, please contact the health room at 301-929-6921.

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Clinic Schedule   

 

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 FLU SEASON - BE PREPARED 

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What should I do?  
1. Keep your child home from school if you suspect he/she may have the flu.  Do NOT send your child to school if he/she has a fever.  
2. Make sure the school has a current, working phone number where you can be reached should your child become ill at school.
3. Have an emergency transportation plan in place should your child need to be picked up at school during the days.
How can I prevent the flu?
*Get the Flu shot 

For more information about the upcoming clinics and the FluMist, visit the following websites:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/flu/
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu
The injectable seasonal flu vaccine will be available, at no charge, at other DHHS flu clinics at various locations in the county, October through December. Visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu or call 311 for county locations. The Flu vaccine may also be available from your health care provider
*Wash hands often and for at least 20 seconds

 

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MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL

Medication forms are required for any medications to be given in school. This is for both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medication forms are available from the health room or at the following link:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/525-13.pdf

IMPORTANT: This form MUST be signed by both the parent and the health care provider. All medications must be brought by an adult and in it’s original container with the completed form.

 
 
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IMMUNIZATIONS

In order to attend school, every student must be in compliance with the immunizations required by the state of Maryland. If you are not in compliance, you will be notified by the health room. If you require assistance receiving immunizations, please let us know. For current immunization requirements for the State of Maryland, please go to:

http://www.edcp.org/pdf/Min_Vacc_Req.pdf

For a copy of an immunization certificate go to:

http://www.edcp.org/pdf/896_form.pdf

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Clinic Schedule

 
 

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Students need to be excluded from school if they have a fever of greater than 100.0 F, actively or have been vomiting or have diarrhea. Please do not send students to school who are ill after giving them medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Please update the health room as needed for any changes in a student’s health status. A note from a physician is required after student has been absent for 3 days. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date with the front office in case of emergency.

 
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 PHYSICALS

Each student participating in a school team sport must have a physical on file. This physical has to be dated within the last 2 years. (Please note- this is only for middle school. In high school the physicals need to be done every year). We also recommend a physical for in-coming 6th grade students and students new to MCPS regardless of participation in a sport so we are up-to-date on the health conditions of our students.

 

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION MEDICATION FORM

Click here to download the form:
AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER PRESCRIBED MEDICATION
Release and Indemnification Agreement

 

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HEALTH ROOM HOURS

 Michelle Barkdoll  7:45 am - 3:15 pm (Monday - Friday)  

Tami VanVeldhuisen 7:30 am -3:00 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday)

Contact us by phone: 240-740-5832