Helpful Information from the Nurse

GRADE 6 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT - Children entering Grade 6 in September 2006 will be receiving physical examination forms soon. When you receive this form please complete the attached statement of preference sheet and return it to the school nurse. A physical examination by a physician is required in 6^th grade, and physicals done after June 1, 2004 are acceptable.

Be sure your physician fills out the Blue Health Assessment Form in its entirety, including the immunization section. It is recommended that you check with your physician concerning Hepatitis B vaccine, measles vaccine, and proof of immunity to chicken pox, which are required for 7^th grade entry.

IMPORTANT! - GRADE 7 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS - In accordance with Connecticut State Law, each student entering 7^th grade must show proof of the following:

¨ Second immunization to measles

¨ At least 1 dose of Hepatitis B vaccine or blood work showing prior infection with Hepatitis B

¨ Proof of immunity to chicken pox. This may be in the form of age appropriate immunization or a blood test showing past infection or a statement from your physician indicating that your child has had chicken pox.

Students will be excluded from 7^th grade until the school nurse receives the required documentation. Notices have been sent to 6^th grade parents whose children are missing required immunizations for 7^th grade.

FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE - Here are some procedures, if done during the summer, which can make the next school year run more smoothly for all of us. All students who will require limited physical education (gym excuse) for any reason – e.g., chronic medical conditions, orthopedic problems, etc., should come to the health room now for a form to be filled out and signed by a physician, and returned to the school nurse on the first day of school in August, 2006. The restricted gym excuse must be updated yearly.

Also, any student who will be taking medication during school hours of the next school year must follow the same procedure. Students who will be participating in high school sports will require a physical either by their private physician or the school doctor. High school sports physicals will be done on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 and Wednesday, August 23, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.