Mackay School Nurse

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!

 

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:        

Headache                    Earache                         Sore Throat                        Fever                       

Coughing                     Pain                              Chills                                 Vomiting                       

Runny Eyes                  Rash                             Diarrhea

• If your child has had a fever or has vomited, he/she must be kept home for 24 hours.

• If your child will be absent, please call the nurse at 201-816-7703 before 9:00 A.M. A message can be left 24 hours a day.    

The State Dept. of Education discourages the administration of medication 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, students often go outside for recess and may need mittens 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/guardians 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.

Sharon Saglimbene
Malcolm S. Mackay Elementary School
111 Jefferson Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
ssaglimbene@tenafly.k12.nj.us
(T) 201-816-7703
(F) 201-568-7687