Sycamore Nurse's Notes
from the School Clinic
Rachel Ross
MSN, APRN, FNP-C, School Nurse
Jennifer Mallory
Updates for April
🌼 Spring Allergy Alert: Pollen counts are rising! If your child has seasonal allergies and has been directed to take medication, please ensure they have their medication at home. If they need to take "as-needed" prescription medicine at school like an inhaler, remember that a signed provider authorization form is required.
🏃♂️ Move More Month: As the weather gets nicer, we are encouraging more outdoor play! Physical activity is great for student focus and mental health. Please ensure your child wears closed-toe shoes (sneakers) for safe play on the playground.
🥛 Hydration & Spring Sports: With spring sports starting, students are more active. Please send a refillable water bottle labeled with your child's name every day to prevent dehydration and headaches.
Nurse's Tip: ☀️ The "Morning Light" Hack
🔆 Did you know? Just 10 minutes of morning sunlight can help your child sleep better at night! 💤
Wake Up the Brain: Natural light tells the brain to stop making "sleepy hormones" (melatonin) and start making "happy/alert hormones" (serotonin).
Better Bedtimes: Seeing bright light early in the day sets a "timer" in the body. This helps children feel naturally tired at the right time in the evening.
A Bright Start: If possible, have protein rich breakfast near an open, sunny window or take a quick 5-minute "sunshine breath" outside before getting in the car or on the bus.
For the best results, your child needs to be outside—not just looking through a window!
Medications at School
Students are not permitted to transport medications to and from school. All medications are to be delivered to school by the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must pick up any unused medications before the end of the school year or the medications will be discarded
Nonprescription Form: Administering Nonprescription Medications Grades K-12
Prescription Medication Form: Request for Administration of Prescription Medication by School Personnel Grades K- 12
Upcoming Events
May 5th: World Hand Hygiene Day with Nurse Rachel
- I am excited to visit our 1st Grade classrooms for a special, interactive health lesson!
May 22nd: Last Day of School: All medication and medical supplies need to be picked up at the end of the student school day. Remaining items will me discarded.