Newburyport Public Schools - When to Call the Nurse

Home Health Services When to Call the Nurse

When to Call the Nurse

	has a contagious disease, such as strep throat, flu, or chicken pox. This information will help us take necessary steps to protect the health of other students. If your child has any of the following symptoms please keep them home from school: temperature greater than 100.4, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, any rash not yet diagnosed by a physician, red or pink itchy eye, and/or drainage from eye and keep your nurse informed.
	is hospitalized
	is excused from physical education. *A written note is mandatory*. Written notification is also required for return to physical education.
	has an injury or illness that may require accommodations during the school day. Examples: An injury that restricts mobility (e.g., casts, crutches, wheelchairs) An illness that affects a child’s ability to function in school for a full day such as infectious mononucleosis (mono), Lyme disease, or recent surgery