Ms. Dawn Canale, RN

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St. Joseph Regional School staff welcome and encourage communication with families regarding all aspects of a student's development. 
Staff Fast Facts

Contact Information
585-343-6154
585-343-8911 (Fax)
dcanale@sjsbatavia.org

Why a Catholic Education Matters 
 It is important to keep God in our schools and gives our children a sense of community and teaches respect for others.  It also makes a daily priority of reinforcing the values that are important to all of us.  A positive spirit is important for whole body health.

Health Services News

A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff.  We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.

Our school policy states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:

  • Fever in the past 24 hours
  • Vomiting in the past 24 hours
  • Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
  • Chills
  • Sore throat
  • Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
  • Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if  it has kept the child awake at night
  • Head lice – until your child has been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instructions    

If your child does stay home, please notify the school.  A note will be required upon their return.

Over the Counter Medications
Per the school policy handbook and NYS Health law:

If your child is to receive medication at school, whether OTC or prescription it is required that you get a written order from the physician to the Health Office, as well as the medication.  If you have previously sent in a note written by a parent, this will not be accepted.

Please remind your child that there is NO MEDICATION ALLOWED TO BE CARRIED IN SCHOOL OR TO BE TAKEN ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT A WRITTEN ORDER FROM THEIR DR.
              
 Any questions, please feel free to contact our nurse
​at 585-343-6154
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