Melzer School

Attendance/Illness:

Check your child for illness before sending him/her to school.  Please do not send your child to school if he/she has had a fever over 100.00, vomited or had diarrhea within the last 24 hours.  You must keep your child home for an additional full day after he/she has had a fever, diarrhea or has vomited.  Please call the Attendance Line each day your child will be absent from school and give a detailed reason.  Please report all illnesses with a fever. 

Attendance/Health Office telephone:  847-965-2110

Emergency Information, Health Information:

It is very important to contact the Health Office regarding any health problems that your child has or develops during the year.  It is also very important that you can be reached immediately in the event that your child becomes ill or injured during the school day.  Please make sure all phone numbers on the registration form are correct and notify the Melzer School Main Office, 847-965-7474, of any changes. 

Medication:

School District 63 policy requires a written order from your doctor as well as written permission from the parent before any medication can be self-administered whether or not this is over-the-counter or prescription medication.  All medication must be in a properly labeled container from the pharmacy and must include the child’s name, physician’s name, name of the medication, dosage and time at which it must be given.  Medication must be brought to school by an adult.  We do not allow children to carry medication to and from school except for inhalers with a doctor’s order. 

Medication brought to school that does not meet District 63 requirements will not be allowed to be self-administered or administered by a nurse. 

Dressing for the Weather:

Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.  All children go outside for recess.  When it is cold outside please dress them in a coat, hat, and gloves or mittens. On snow days, wear snow pants and snow boots, if available.  If your child is younger, you may want to keep a change of clothes in their locker, at school, for falls into puddles/mud or toileting accidents.

Meals:

It is very important that your child eat breakfast in the morninig (or lunch for afternoon preschool and kindergarteners) before coming to school.  Studies have shown that children perform better at school if they have eaten a healthy meal before the school day begins.  For 1st thru 6th Grades: Please provide a healthy lunch for your child to eat while at school. 

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING MELZER  SCHOOL 

Reguirements for All Students:

A complete Physical Exam form, with immunizations, as required by the Illinois School Code.

Requirements for All Kindergarten Students:

A current and complete Physical Exam form, with immunizations, Vision and Dental Exam forms, as required by the Illinois School Code. 

Additional Requirements for 2nd Grade Students:

A current and complete Dental Exam form, as required by the Illinois School Code. 

Special Requirements for All 6th Grade Students:

A new, up to date, complete Physical Exam form, with additional immunizations and a current Dental Exam form, as required by the Illinois School Code. 

         ***All required health forms are found on-line or at the School Health Office***

Thank you very much and if you have any questions, please visit the Health Office or contact me. Have a happy and healthy school year.

Mrs. Linda Price, 

Melzer School Health Clerk, 847-965-2110