week or more, please have your physician write a note indicating the restrictions. If your child is returning to school following an extended illness or injury it is then necessary for your physician to write a note permitting him/her to resume all physical education activities. ANNUAL HEALTH SERVICES - The following health screenings are done each year. Parent/guardian will only be notified if a problem is detected. 1. Growth screening, height and weight 2. Vision and hearing 3. Color perception 4. Scoliosis screening grade 5 – 5. Blood pressure screening 6. Physical examinations are done by the school physician for grade levels 2, 4, Special Ed., and all students new to the district who have not brought in a completed physical form signed by their own physician. (The student’s personal physician must be authorized to practice in the State of New York.) NEW YORK STATE LAW requires a physical exam for all the above mentioned. It is highly recommended that your child be seen by your family physician, as he/she will be continuing to care for your child. If a physical cannot be arranged, the school physician will see your child. Please contact the Health Office for additional forms. ILLNESSES AND ACCIDENTS - The school nurse will provide emergency care for illness and injuries which occur while children are in school. Treatment is limited to first aid only. Any necessary subsequent treatment is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. When it is necessary for a child to be sent home, the school nurse will notify you. Transportation of ill students is also the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Please feel free to call the Health Office (716) 407-9256 anytime regarding health services or any problem with your child. Thank you for your cooperation. 8A TRANSPORTATION Bus Transportation When waiting for the bus, students should be well away from the road and aware of traffic. Please help maintain bus schedules by being at the bus stop prior to arrival of the bus.
week or more, please have your physician write a note indicating the restrictions. If your child is returning to school following an extended illness or injury it is then necessary for your physician to write a note permitting him/her to resume all physical education activities. ANNUAL HEALTH SERVICES - The following health screenings are done each year. Parent/guardian will only be notified if a problem is detected. 1. Growth screening, height and weight 2. Vision and hearing 3. Color perception 4. Scoliosis screening – grade 5 5. Blood pressure screening 6. Physical examinations are done by the school physician for grade levels 2, 4, Special Ed., and all students new to the district who have not brought in a completed physical form signed by their own physician. (The student’s personal physician must be authorized to practice in the State of New York.) NEW YORK STATE LAW requires a physical exam for all the above mentioned. It is highly recommended that your child be seen by your family physician, as he/she will be continuing to care for your child. If a physical cannot be arranged, the school physician will see your child. Please contact the Health Office for additional forms. ILLNESSES AND ACCIDENTS - The school nurse will provide emergency care for illness and injuries which occur while children are in school. Treatment is limited to first aid only. Any necessary subsequent treatment is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. When it is necessary for a child to be sent home, the school nurse will notify you. Transportation of ill students is also the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Please feel free to call the Health Office (716) 407-9256 anytime regarding health services or any problem with your child. Thank you for your cooperation. 8A TRANSPORTATION Bus Transportation When waiting for the bus, students should be well away from the road and aware of traffic. Please help maintain bus schedules by being at the bus stop prior to arrival of the bus.
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