First Day of School Letter from the School Nurse
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY! – Sheila Kohls, RN
Welcome (and Welcome Back!) to John Stanford International School! The Health
Room/Nurses’ Office is located inside the school’s Main Office. I will be working every other
Monday and every Thursday at JSIS.
Student Health Information Form
Please complete the Health Registration Form and return it (found in your packet). I look
forward to working with you and your student to manage any acute or ongoing health
concerns. It is especially helpful to have current phone numbers and to be aware of any
health related issues that may impact your student’s ability to learn, attend class regularly or
to get about the building safely.
Medications at School?
Will your child be requiring any daily or as needed medications while at school? We
must have an Authorization For Medication at School form on file with the school.
This includes inhalers, allergy medications and over-the –counter meds like Tylenol,
Ibuprofen, topical creams. Forms may be picked up at main office or the staff or I can
email it to you.
Please be sure that we have both your signature and your healthcare provider’s signature
on the form before turning it in. Please have this done before school starts. Pursuant to
RCW: 28A.210.380, Washington State Law, the school must have the medication(s) to treat
your child's Life Threatening condition (Asthma, Food Allergy, Seizures, ect.) by the first day
of school. The form must be renewed each school year.
No medications needed during school? There is no need to complete the Authorization Med
form.
Immunizations
Immunizations are important to keep all our students safe and healthy. Moreover,
they are required for continued attendance at school. Please check with your Health
Care Provider to be sure your child is up-to-date on Immunizations!
Vision & Hearing Screens
Vision & Hearing screenings are typically done in the Fall. If you would like to
volunteer to help with the screenings, PLEASE let me know. You do not need to
have previous experience or formal training in order to help. If your child does not
pass on a 2nd re-screen; you will be notified that further evaluation is advised.
Is My Child Too Sick To Go To School?
Please familiarize yourself with the form in packet titled: “Is My Child Too Sick To School”.
Thank you for your support to keep students safe & healthy!
Feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Sheila Kohls, RN
sdkohls@seattleschools.org