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From The Nurse
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| Ilmi Carter, School Nurse |
Dear Parent or Guardian,
It is my hope that the information and tips I
provide you will be beneficial to you and your family. The wellbeing of your child is always my number one priority.
Please let me know if there are any changes in your child's health during the year so that I can meet their needs.
Let's all strive to have a happy and healthy school year!
Ilmi Carter, R.N.
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Please call me at 542-5198 to let me know if there are any changes in your child's health
during the year so needs can be met. Thank you.
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Dear Families,
 Spring is springing--however slowly! Now that the warmer weather will be here, please enjoy the outside by going on walks,
bike rides (wear those helmets!), play T-ball, or whatever your family enjoys! Set a good example for your children by getting
outside!
Prevention Partners will be returning to MacDougal
School in May. They are dental hygienists who provide students with Mainecare insurance dental cleanings, fluoride,
hygiene instruction, sealants and temporary fillings if needed. If your child has Mainecare insurance, and has not been
seen by a dentist in the past six months, please contact Mrs. Carter. If you have children in other school buildings in MSAD
5 who qualify, please let me know as well.
Some children sunburn easily, even on a cool spring day. If your
child is prone to this, apply a long acting sunblock before they leave for school. Remind them to wear a hat during
recess. Remind them to drink extra fluids as children are generally more affected by the heat than adults. It
is not uncommon for children to come in from recess and complain of a headache and feeling sick. They are probably feeling
the effects of the heat. This will subside after they cool off with a splash of water on their face and neck and a long drink
of water from the fountain.
It's time to see how much your child has grown! I will be measuring students
at MacDougal School per state guidelines in the coming weeks.
Happy spring!
Ilmi Carter
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Be sure to let Mrs. Carter know if your child has any
new health issues or concerns, if they change or begin medicine or develop any new allergies.
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Medications During School  If your child requires medication during the school day (this includes cough
drops, Tylenol, etc.) the "Medication Form" (below) must be filled out by his or her physician. You may personally
deliver the completed form to our office or your doctor may fax it to us at 594-1210. All medications must be in its
original container, and for safety purposes, all medication is to be brought to the school by a parent or guardian.
Students cannot bring medication in their backpacks - this includes cough drops.
Thank you for your cooperation
with this matter.
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Health Concerns & Illness
(General Information) If your child is too ill to go outside at recess, he or she is probably
too ill to be in school (unless they are recovering from an illness). Since supervision of students who remain inside
is a concern, the office will evaluate all notes requesting a child to stay inside.
We ask your cooperation as
we deal with some of the health problems that are associated with schools. Students will be checked for health problems
as the situation arises. Please follow our recommendations so that your child will not be excluded from school.
Additionally, immunizations must be kept up to date per State of Maine requirements. Please contact me if there
is a concern.
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Sun
Safety Grant
The school has been awarded a grant toward sun safety! We will be building
a sun shade structure this spring, and having a sun safety day to promote sun awareness. Most people are not aware that skin
cancer, while largely preventable, is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Protect your family, by following
these simple A, B, and C's of sun safety: Avoid unprotected exposure to the sun; Block out the sun by using sunscreen,
Cover your body with appropriate clothing. In the winter, wear a hat and sunglasses. Put on plenty of sun block (spf at least
15). Reapply sun block every two hours. Remember, the sun is twice as powerful in the winter when it reflects off snow!
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Stopping the
Spread of Germs
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Teach and practice healthy habits Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Prevent
viruses from spreading by disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, toys, doorknobs, and other commonly shared items.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing, and throw
away used tissues. Teach children to cough into their sleeve. Parents may want to send in a box of tissues for their child
to use when they have a cold.
What's mine is mine,
what's yours is yours Make sure that the family does not share drinks, water bottles, or used eating
utensils. Children should remember not to share drinks or cell phones with their friends when they are ill.
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Occasionally our school has an incident of lice. If any live lice
are found, your child will be sent home for appropriate treatment. Please do not send your child to school if you find
live lice, and please notify the school so that we can check the class. Thank you for your cooperation!
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