Mrs. Lindsay, RN

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St. Joseph Regional School staff welcome and encourage communication with families regarding all aspects of a student's development. 
Why Catholic Education Matters:
​G O D   I S   L O V E  
Catholic schools have a caring community, much like a big family where the individual is supported and celebrated. Each student is their own unique part of the community that is vibrant and alive with God’s love. The structure and values that Catholic education instill in the hearts and minds of the children is remarkable and lasting- and I am so grateful to be a part of it! It is a blessing to help care for the children, teach them about wellness, and also include their spiritual wellbeing as part of a holistic and positive mindset for their future.

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.

 SCHOOL HEALTH PAGE
Please click here for the School Wellness resource page. You will find forms, NYS regulations, and also information on frequently seen conditions, and wellness promotion.  

Our school policy states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:
  • Fever in the past 24 hours (not treated by medication)
  • Vomiting in the past 24 hours
  • Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
  • Chills
  • Sore throat
  • If taking an antibiotic for illness, must be on it for at least 24 hours before returning to school (Ex Strep throat)
  • Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has affected the child’s sleep

NOTIFICATION OF MISSED SCHOOL TIME
If your child does stay home, please notify the school.  NYS requires a note upon their return.  CLICK HERE  to report your child absent or missing school time. This will notify the nurse and be considered a ‘written note’. If your child misses 3+ days of school due to illness, we must also have a note from a HCP provider. 

INJURIES
If your child sustains an injury that has the potential to affect their classroom performance or cause physical activity restrictions, we ask that you have your HCP fill out a ‘Return to physical activity form’ so that we can support their healing and ensure they follow HCP recommendations.  At minimum, PLEASE have the care provider fax a note to the school.

Medications at School
Per the school policy handbook and NYS Health law:
  • STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CARRY MEDICATION IN THE SCHOOL
  • A WRITTEN ORDER FROM YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEDS, this includes both over the counter (OTC) or prescription/pharmacy Rx. Parent must also give written consent for the medication (form available in Health Office).
  • Parent MUST make arrangements for direct “adult to RN” hand off of ALL medications. (Containers should be from pharmacy or OTC manufacturer, and MUST be exactly as ORDERED by physician) Receipt of amount given to parent.
You can find OTC medication order forms and parent consent forms here: school health page  ​