School Assignment

2008-2009

Millbridge Elementary

Landis Elementary

Corriher-Lipe Middle School

Contact information:

Millbridge - 704-855-5591

Voice Mail - 704-639-7050 Ext. 7257

Fax - 704-797-2781 or 704-855-5597

Parent Information

Medication Safety

Cold and flu season is here!  To ensure that medications are given correctly, follow the tips listed below:

Know the weight of your child.

Give medication according to weight if possible.

Read all package instructions carefully.  Only give medication according to the package directions.

When giving liquid medicine ALWAYS use the measuring device provided with the medication.

After giving a dose of medicine, write down the time and amount of medicine given.

Unless directed by a physician, NEVER give adult strength medication to a child under 12.

Keep all medication out of reach of children.

 In the event of an accidental overdose, call the Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 IMMEDIATELY.

Have you ever noticed how much medication can look like other items in the house.  Here are some examples:

Altoid mints.....Aspirin

Sweet Tarts......Chewable cold tablets

Mini M&M......Sudafed Decongestant

Skittles.............E-Mycin (antibiotic), Drixoral tablets

Hershey bar......Ex-lax

Gatorade..........Mr. Clean

Grape juice......Dimetapp

KoolAid...........Sore throat spray

For more information on accidental poisoning visit www.ncpoisoncenter.org 

Kindergarten Information

All Kindergarten students must have a current Healt Assessment to be enrolled in public school.  A certificate of immunization is also required to verify that all immunizations have been given.  There is a 30 day grace period to meet both of these  requirements.  Plan ahead with your pediatrician for an appointment.  The Rowan County Health Department (704-633-0411) and the Cabarrus Health Alliance (704) 920-1000  have appointments available for health assessments and immunizations.  Call ahead to make an appointment.

 New immunization requirement for all 6th grade students: 

Every student enrolled in the 6th grade must have a Tdap booster.  This can be obtained at your private pediatricians office, the Rowan County Health Department or Cabbarus Health Alliance.  Make sure to provide proof of immunization.  All students not in compliance within 30 days after school begins will be suspended, by state law. 

Schedule your child's appointment now to avoid being out of compliance when they begin middle school next year.  

Please provide proof of immunization to your child's current school.  

Teacher Information

 I am available to come to your classroom to teach on various health related topics. Here are a few ideas: handwashing, nutrition, hygiene, smoking/dipping, asthma, effects of alcohol abuse, colonial medicine, eating disorders. If you have a particular topic in mind, I can develope a program to suit your classroom needs.