Welcome to Mrs. Wise's Home Page!
Contact Information: Mrs. Nancy Wise, MS, RN Dept: Health Office
Voicemail: 201-384-5526, ext. 5
Building: Main office
Location: Health Office (down the hall from the main office)
10-28-09 Statement from Department of Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard on H1N1 Influenza:
"New Jersey continues to maintain open lines of communication with the public to ensure they have access to the most recent information on H1N1 influenza. There are a number of tools that New Jerseyans can use to stay informed, and simple everyday actions we can take to stay healthy.
New Jersey opened an H1N1 Information Hotline - 1-866-321-9571 earlier this month. Because of increased interest, call center hours will be extended to weekends. This toll-free public hotline will now be accessible seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call center operators will be able to provide general information about H1N1, vaccine safety and availability information, symptoms of H1N1 and flu preventive measures. Since opening the hotline, the Department has answered more than 7,730 calls from the public.
New Jersey’s flu activity has moved from regional to widespread. This means that H1N1 flu is present in a majority of counties throughout the state. While any type of flu is cause for concern, it is not cause for alarm. I urge all residents to stay informed and take simple preventive measures to stay healthy."
10/21/09 H1N1 vaccine information for parents plus vaccine survey--please click on "health forms" on the left side of this web page then click on the H1N1 parent survey form. Parents/Guardians please complete the vaccine survey form so we can determine how many are interested in receiving the H1N1 vaccine once it becomes available (probably in early November). You may also access this survey from the home page of the school website.
Food Allergies--see link on How to Read a Label:
Sports form: All forms for school sports participation are on this website (click on health forms above/left). For more information, see paragraph below.
Forms for medication administration are available on this website for the 2009-2010 school year. As always, any medication administered at school will only be given with written physician and parent permission, which will remain in effect for the entire school year.
Medications at school: all student medication stored at school must be picked up by parents by the final day of school. If it is not picked up, it will be discarded. Please see the nurse to obtain your child's medication.
Influenza--H1N1--Information:
Personal hygiene is most important at this time, so children must be reminded to wash hands, keep hands out of mouth, nose, eyes, stay away from others who are ill or have flu-like symptoms, cough into sleeves/clothing or tissues, don't chew on pens/pencils, don't share food or water bottles, etc.
9-9-09
Influenza continues to be present in Bergen County at this time. Most schools will be experiencing absences due to the flu. This flu may be H1N1 or regular seasonal influenza. Please be advised that most physicians in Bergen County are no longer testing for the H1N1 virus in the community unless the patient is ill enough to be hospitalized. The symptoms of both of these types of flu are similar and can include fever greater than 100 degrees F., cough, sore throat, lack of appetite, fatigue, headache and/or body aches, and with H1N1, sometimes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
People should stay home from work if they are ill and keep children home from school if they exhibit any of these symptoms. It is thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are ill with the virus. Children should NOT hang out with friends during the days they are home sick, even if feeling better as they can still be contagious. Call your health care providers with any questions or concerns.
Take these steps to decrease your chances of catching the flu, regardless of what type it is, since these practices are the best ways to prevent its spread:
Wash hands thoroughly and often with soap and water.
Avoid touching the face, nose and eyes.
Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues and dispose of them properly.
Cough into the sleeve or elbow, if a tissue is not available, not into the hands or the air.
From the CDC:
Interim Recommendations: K-12 Schools
• K-12 SchoolsSchool dismissal is not advised for a suspected or confirmed case of novel influenza A (H1N1) and, in general, is not advised unless there is a magnitude of faculty or student absenteeism that interferes with the school’s ability to function.
• Students, faculty or staff with influenza-like illness (fever with a cough or sore throat) should stay home and not attend school or go into the community except to seek medical care, until fever-free (without fever reducing medicines) for at least 24 hours.
• Students, faculty and staff who appear to have an influenza-like illness at arrival or become ill during the day should be isolated promptly in a room separate from other students and sent home.
• Aspirin or aspirin-containing products should not be administered to any confirmed or suspected ill case of novel H1N1 influenza virus infection aged 18 years old and younger due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Refer to pediatric medical management for guidance regarding use of any medications, especially those containing aspirin. (http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/)
• Parents and guardians should monitor their school-aged children, and faculty and staff should self-monitor every morning for symptoms of influenza-like illness.
• Ill students should not attend alternative child care or congregate in other neighborhood and community settings outside of school.
• School administrator’s should communicate regularly with local public health officials to obtain guidance about reporting of influenza-like illnesses in the school
• Schools can help serve as a focus for educational activities aimed at promoting ways to reduce the spread of influenza, including hand hygiene and cough etiquette.
Students, faculty and staff should stringently follow sanitary measures to reduce the spread of influenza, including covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing (or coughing or sneezing into their sleeve if a tissue isn’t available), frequently washing hands with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer if hand washing with soap and water is not possible.
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HAWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Haworth Public School will hold kindergarten registration in early spring, 2010. If you have a child who will be five on or before October 1 of the next school year and live in Haworth, then your child is eligible for September entrance into kindergarten. Registration is by appointment only. You may call or email the school nurse to pre-register if you have not already done this—call 201-384-5526 ext. 5/email wise@nvnet.org. The following original items will be needed when you come to registration:
Birth certificate, baptism certificate or passport—for proof of birth date.
Immunization record—completed, with full dates, from physician’s office.
Proof of Haworth residency (THREE required)—a current tax bill, rent/mortgage receipt, utility bill, driver’s license with Haworth address, etc.
If you missed the kindergarten registration and have an eligible child, call the Health Office to set up an appointment as soon as possible.
SPORTS:
Sports Physicals are due prior to the first practice of each sport. This includes any school "club teams" as well (wrestling, floor hockey). Please be sure to have the form completely filled out by your child's health care practitioner. Return completed forms to Mrs. Wise. After the fall sports, if your child has an up-to-date physical on file (not more than 365 days old), then parents will need to complete only the "family history update" form (Part A) in order for the student to participate in the next school sport.
Deadlines for sport physical forms:
Fall sports (soccer, volleyball)---September 11
Winter sports (basketball)---November 10
Spring sports (track)---March 2
Click on the Health Forms link to print the sports forms
Medication forms are available on the website for the 2009-10 school year. All medication that is administered at school must have written doctor and parent permission, including Tylenol, Advil, throat lozenges.All medication must be provided in the pharmacy-labeled container with the student's name on it. Permission forms expire at the end of each school year and all medication must be taken home by parents on the final day of school in June.
Click on the Health Forms link to print medication permission forms.
Crutches in school:
If your child requires the use of crutches at school, a doctor or parent note is required, stating the reason why they are needed. Students on crutches must have received instruction in proper/safe use of crutches before using them at school (this must include how to safely use crutches on stairs). At no time are students to permit other students to use their crutches, due to safety reasons.
Allergy Season can be year-round for some children. If your child must take allergy medications during the school day, please print the medication permission forms from this site (see Health Forms). The form must be completed by your child's doctor and parent in order to be administered at school.
Help Fight Childhood Obesity--Promote healthy eating in Schools:
The State of NJ Dept. of Agriculture has created laws (Sept. 2006) that work towards reducing childhood obesity by regulating snacks and beverages sold/served in schools. All food (not lunches) that is brought in must meet the state guidelines of: 8 gms or less of total fat, 2 gms or less of saturated fats, no trans-fats, sugar cannot be the first ingredient on the nutritional label. Complete food ingredients (bring the label) are needed for food allergy saftey. Teachers and administration strive to improve the health of our students by following these
regulations (it is also a school board policy). Please speak to your child's teacher the week before bringing in any food items. We suggest substituting food events with a non-food event (make a craft, read a special story, play a fun game!). Please come see me to discuss any concerns you may have.
All parents are encouraged inspect their child's hair for lice/nits every 1-2 weeks throughout the school year--this is an ongoing parent responsibility. Please see Mrs. Wise if you would like specific instruction on how to do this.
I would like to offer some "head lice information sessions" after school for any parents who would like to stop in right after dismissal time. Please email to let me know if you would be interested in learning more about this pesky topic (how to determine if your child has lice, what to do about treatment, nits, prevention, etc.) I can do it on specific days or on an individual basis. My email is: wise@nvnet.org.
Attendance Information: Parents/Guardians MUST CALL in daily for absences or late arrivals. A written note from parent/guardian is also required on return to school. You may email to inform of an absence, or send a written note in advance, to your child's homeroom teacher. If you choose to email, send to: wise@nvnet.org AND to Mrs. O'Malley in the Main Office at: o'malleyt@nvnet.org
Please note:
We are not permitted to accept "verbal information" from a student (regarding vacations/absences). The parent/guardian must provide this information in writing to the school.
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Lost & Found Items
The Lost & Found boxes are located in the small hallway off the gym, near the Health Office. Please check there often for your lost items. Mrs. Wise has small items in her office (such as keys, glasses, cell phones). Clothing without names will be donated to charity throughout the school year, so be sure to put your child's name in all of their clothing (until they get married!).
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I have some excellent books on puberty issues for boys, girls and parents. They are in my office and can be "checked out" and borrowed by parents and students. Please contact me if you are interested in borrowing a book to read at home and discuss with your child. It is always an interesting subject!
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Websites for teen health/sexuality (middle school):
Mrs. Wise, MS, RN
Did you know that I am a native Floridian? I received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida State University, NJ School Nurse Certification and a Master of Science in School Health Education from Jersey City State University. I like to ski in the winter, read, go to the beach, and play the clarinet for fun.
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