Health Services
Hello Owen J Roberts Families!
My name is Jane Sullivan, and I am the nurse at the Middle School. Below is an outline of what is required for your child in Middle School, along with some other helpful information.
Immunization Requirement
FOR ATTENDANCE IN 7TH GRADE AND ABOVE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
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The initial dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV) on or after their 10th birthday.
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1 dose of the Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine on or after their 10th birthday.
Immunization documents must be mailed, emailed or faxed to the nurses office prior to the first day of school.
Our address is: Owen J. Roberts Middle School
Attention: Jane Sullivan School Nurse
881 Ridge Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
My email address is: jsullivan@ojrsd.net
Fax: 610-469-0402
In keeping with School District Policy 203, the above requirements allow for the following exemptions: Medical, religious belief, and philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction. Please note that even if your child is exempt from immunizations, he or she may be excluded from school during an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease.
Dental Requirement
Pennsylvania requires a dental examination for students entering 7th grade. Private Dentist Exam Form
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Timeframe: Private dental exams can be conducted within one year prior to the start of the school year.
Medication
With your consent, I am permitted to administer: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil). Antacids, cough drops and Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Zyrtec) (for students having an acute allergic reaction). If your child needs any other prescription or non-prescription medication at school, you must first submit a
This form must be completed by both the parent and doctor. All medication must be in the original prescription bottle.
Please note that all medication, with the exception of Epinephrine and Inhalers, must be brought in and picked up at the end of the school year by a parent of guardian.
Inhalers/Epinephrine
For students that require the use of inhalers or epinephrine, there are 3 options:
Self-Carry. Students are permitted to self-carry their inhalers and epinephrine. In order to do so, please fill out and submit the Inhaler Self-Admin Form and/ or the Epipen Self-Admin Form.
Leave in the nurse’s office. We can hold on to inhalers and epinephrine in our office. In order to do so, please fill out and submit a completed Medication Authorization Form and/or a Food Allergy Action Plan, or an Asthma Action Plan.
Self-carry and leave in the nurse’s office. Your child may self-carry and leave spare in the nurse’s office. In order to do so, we will need a completed Medication Authorization Form, Epipen Self-Admin Form and/or a Food Allergy Action Plan and/or an Asthma Action Plan.
Nut Free Classrooms - All middle school classrooms are nut-free. Students may bring and eat nut-containing products in the cafeteria. Nut-free tables are available for students with food allergies and their friends; however, any student sitting at these tables must have a nut-free lunch.
Screenings
Throughout the year, all students will participate in height, weight, and vision screenings. Seventh-grade students will also receive hearing and scoliosis screenings. If your child does not pass the vision, hearing, or scoliosis screening, a referral letter will be sent home. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns regarding these screenings.
Thank you for reviewing the information above. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. If you need assistance with your health care or insurance, please contact Community Health and Dental.
Jane Sullivan BSN, RN, CSN
M.Ed.| M.Ed. (Social Emotional Learning)
610-469-5163/5152
Fax: 610-469-0402