June 2025

September is time for getting back to school routines in and out of the classrooms. It can be a challenging after the free form days of the summer months. Sleep plays a critical role in your student's readiness to learn. To find out about ways to help your child establish a good sleep routine to help get back into the grind of the school year click HERE.

• The information collected on these forms help our School Nurses communicate pertinent health information to First Responders in the event of an emergency. The information obtained stays in the student's confidential health record.

• The "Permission to Treat" section allows the School Nurse to administer basic treatments such as Tylenol administration and basic first aid ointments. The Nurse is unable to deliver this care without parental permission. This form gives the nurse the ability to treat your child in a timely manner without having to wait on a phone call.

Please find the link to the above forms HERE

Medication Administration In Salem Public School

• Per SPS District Policy, a medication may be administered by the School Nurse as long as the proper documentation is in place.

• A Doctor's Order From and a Parental Consent From (attached below) must be completed by the prescribing physician for each medication to be delivered.

• The prescription MUST be delivered to the school by a parent/guardian in a pharmacy issued bottle that states the following:

• Student Name

• Date of Birth

• Medication Name

• Medication Dose

• Medication Route

• Time of Administration

• For Over The Counter Medications, ensure that the bottle of medication is unopened and labeled with the child's name and date of birth.

Annual Physical Exam Documentation

• Its always a good idea to have your child seen by their pediatrician for a Well Child Visit annually.

• Salem Public Schools requires documentation of the Well Child Visit in grades 4, 7 & 10. Please ask your pediatrician to complete a School/Camp Form and return to the school health office when completed. Our School Nurses always appreciate this documentation for all other grades as well.

• Interscholastic Sports Teams will require a current physical (within 13 months of season of play) in order to participate in team events

• If your child plays a Sports Team that requires their physical to be uploaded to Family ID, the school nurses do not have access to this. Please submit a second copy in that event to your school nurse.

Please find the link to the above forms HERE

This tomato soup recipe uses the last of summer vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplants. This is a great soup to prep and store for those cold Winter months!

• Drop In Art making at PEM: Who Lives Under a Log?

• Salem Farmers market is running until October 9th.

• Visit a Nature Play Area

• Hollowed Harvest - September 19th - Jack-O-Lantern Festival

• Mayor's Night Out - September 26th - Trick or Treat with the Mayor of Salem!

• Topsfield Fair runs from October 3rd-October 13th.