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SCHOOL NURSE
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No Balloons/No Latex gloves: We have four individuals at TMS who are allergic to Latex. This is why only Mylar balloons and latex free gloves can be used at TMS and throughout the Tolland School System. Absent from school: 870-6868 : Please call the nurses office to report your child’s absence from school. It is state mandated that we call you if we do not hear from a parent/guardian. School Physicals: Required 6th Grade: “ ..an immunization update and additional health assessment are required in the 6th grade and in the 10th grade” as specified by Tolland BOE and Connecticut General Statutes Sec 10-204a and 10-206. Physical examinations done one (1) year prior to the student entering 6th grade are acceptable. Click here for a copy of the School Physical Form Yearly Sports
Physical:
Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference requires a
pre-participation sports examination yearly for students to try out
and participate in sports activities. All physicals along with the
permission/emergency contact information must be received prior to the
first day of tryouts/practice. No physical, No tryouts, No
exceptions per State of Connecticut athletic eligibility
requirements. Medications: Prescription and over the counter medications must be accompanied by an physician signed “Authorization for the Administration of Medicine by School Personnel” per Connecticut State Law and regulations 10-21(a). Medications must be delivered to school nurse by the parent properly contained with a label affixed bearing the patient’s name, physician, medication, dose directions for administration, and prescription number. Medications not picked up by the end of the school year will be discarded. Click here for a copy of the School Medication Authorization Form If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Christine Grulke RN cgrulke@tolland.k12.ct.us
Ms.Susan T rimble LPN |