Messages from the School Nurse

Vision and Hearing Screenings Vision and hearing screenings are scheduled for October 18th and 19th. Connecticut state law requires that all students enrolled in grades K, 1 and 3-5 undergo yearly vision and hearing screenings. The purpose of the program is to identify possible problems as early as possible. Early […]

In addition, I hope you will be able to attend our first “Coffee and Conversation” with the Mrs. Neumeyer on Wednesday, October 9th at 8:45 a.m. in the office. This is an opportunity to learn more about the events that are occurring at Tashua and to share your thoughts and […]

Parent Visitation Days Grades K, 4 and 3: Tuesday, October 16th Grades 2, 5 and 1: Wednesday, October 17th The following policies have been set by the district for Parent/Guardian Visitations: * We encourage a limit of 10-12 visiting parents/guardians in a classroom at a time. * Parent/Guardian visitations are […]

You’ve pulled an attached tick off your child, now what? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the risk of Lyme disease after a deer tick bite is low, especially with brief attachment. Even in high risk areas, like CT, only 2% of deer tick bites cause Lyme disease. The […]

Ear Discomfort in Children Ear discomfort is a common complaint reported by children during allergy season. Children may report a stuffy or plugged up feeling in the ear, crackling or popping noises or muffled hearing. Complaints of this type, without pain, are usually caused by ear congestion. Causes of Ear […]

Chest Pain in Children While chest pain in an adult can be serious, chest pain in children is usually not. Below are some things to consider if your child reports chest pain: Muscle Overuse. Chest pain can follow sports, lifting or upper body work. This type of muscle soreness often […]

It’s Time to Start Seasonal Allergy Prevention! On the unusual warm days in February, I started to see students reporting seasonal allergy symptoms which include sneezing; stuffy or runny nose; cough and scratchy throat due to postnasal drip; puffy, watery, itchy eyes and itchy mouth or skin. Allergy symptoms are […]

Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need? The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses the recommendations developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. ? Children 3 to 5 years – 10 to 13 hours of sleep every 24 hours (including naps). ? Children 6 to 12 years […]

When to Keep Your Sick Child Home from School It can be difficult to decide when your child is too sick for school. Common sense, concern for your child’s well-being and the possibility of infecting classmates should all contribute to the decision. If your child is so uncomfortable that they […]

Common Finger Injuries Now that basketball season has arrived, I often see students who report “jammed” fingers. Below are some helpful tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Diagnosis Comparing the injured finger to the same uninjured finger on the opposite hand is always helpful. Seek medical care if the […]