The Nurse's Office
WELCOME TO NWR #7 HEALTH OFFICE
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General School Health Information
Any student who is not in compliance with school required Health assessments and Immunizations will not be allowed to attend field trips and/or after school sponsored activities. This is a State of CT mandate.
ATTENDANCE
If your child is going to be out of school please call into the Middle School Office as soon as possible. We may require an MD note if the child has been out for more than 3 days. As you are aware, school attendance is very important to your childs' education. Please make sure you child gets enough rest, fluids, and nutritious foods and exercise. Many come to school on an empty stomach, and like a car without gasoline, they just don't work. Students should stay home if they have a fever over 100.5, diarrhea and/or vomiting.
STATE OF CT MANDATORY 7TH GRADE HEALTH ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Physical Exams- Required for ALL students entering K, 6th or prior to grade 7 and 10th grade. The physical exam must be documented on the State Of CT form (HAR-3) and completely filled out by parent/guardian and primary physcian before submitting it to the School Health Office. All incomplete forms will be returned. Completed forms must be submitted to the school nurses.
Immunizations-All entering students must provide documentation of immunizations that are required by the State of CT. Call the school health office in case of medical and/or religious exemptions.
Medication Administration- All students who require medications, prescription or OTC, must have a medication form filled out by their physcian and parent/guardian. All medications must be in their original containers and properly labeled. Students may not carry medication to school. Students who use an inhaler or Epi Pen must also have this form filled out and permission to self carry. All forms must be submitted to the school nurses.
Sports Physicals- Are required every 12-13 months. NEW FORM! This physical is now included on the State of CT mandated Health Assessment form (all in one!) . We will continue to use the old forms as previously handed in. NWR #7 follows the CIAC rules which state the student must have all assessments and immunizations required by the State of CT before a sports physical will be accepted. The new Sports/Physical form must be completed by the parent/guardian, the primary care provider, and the student athlete and be submitted to the school nurses before the student is allowed to participate in any sports. It is the parents/guardians responsibility to remember when annual exams are due for sports. The school nurses are responsible for checking all sports physicals and are not responsible for calling or faxing the physicians offices with any problems or concerns encountered. Parents will be notified and will be their responsibility to notify their physicians. Please call us with any questions.
Forms are available for downloading, click on Forms, left side of home page.
Note to Parents/Guardians: We strongly recommend that all medical information, i.e. Health Assessments, sports PE's, medication Admin Forms, etc., be hand delivered to the Health Office due to their personal nature. If you choose to mail, drop off, fax or send these forms in with your student, please be advised that we cannot guarantee the information on these forms will remain confidential and/or they will get to the Health Office where they belong. These forms are secured in your students' health record. Our staff is trained in confidentiality. Please make copies of all Health related forms for your own file at home. 
Cell Phone Policy - see Student Handbook
Any questions or concerns or just to say HI! please call NWR # 7 Health Office @ 860-379-8525 ext 2619 or email Mrs Sweeney, RN ksweeney@nwr7.org. Please note the Nurses Office has limited hours during the Summer. We will return your messages as soon as possible. Thank You!