Mackay School Nurse

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!

Reminders From Nurse Helen

Please do not send a sick child to school. In order to prevent the spread of disease, parents and guardians should keep a child home when he/she shows any of the following:

 

• If your child has had a fever, he/she must be kept home for 24 hours after the fever has returned to normal, as fevers typically rise in the afternoon.

• If your child will be absent, please enter this information before 9:00 am in Genesis. 

  • You can also send an email to my attention hlee@tenafly.k12.nj.us, your child's teacher or Mrs. Bergman (the school secretary) sbergman@tenafly.k12.nj.us.

• The State Dept. of Education discourages the administration of medications in school. However, there are circumstances where it is necessary. Medication should not be sent into school with your child to administer. Medication can only be given by the School Nurse or a parent/guardian. Medication will only be given with written permission from a physician. This includes prescription and non-prescription medication. If your child will need to take medication, please contact the Nurse’s Office for the proper forms and procedures. Medication will not be given without a physician’s note and written parental permission.

• Please notify the Nurse’s Office if your child has a food or bee sting allergy that requires an Epi-pen or medication.

• Please remember to dress your child appropriately for daily weather conditions. When the weather is cold, often they go outside for recess and may need gloves and boots depending on the conditions.

• The Nurse is available for conferences with parents/guardians concerning any health issues or concerns regarding their child. Parents of children with chronic illnesses are encouraged to contact the nurse and discuss the specific health plan required. Available hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. - 3:10 P.M.

Thank you for your cooperation. Together we can make a healthier environment for our children.