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SCHOOL NURSE

Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions and concerns.
- Nurse Cor

EMAIL- masocorro.callejauy@ebnet.org
OFFICE- 732-613-6814

 

Send any health updates to the nurse's office throughout the school year so we can keep your child’s records up-to-date.

Log onto the Parent Portal and update your emergency contact information. This is important in the event that your child is sick and needs to be picked up. 

Please send all medication with the "Medication in School" form which can be located HERE. 

Health & Safety Reminders

When weather permits, students will be going outdoors for recess and PE class as well as other times throughout the school day. Please be sure your child is prepared for outdoor activities. The following are a few guidelines:

  • Appropriate clothing
    • hat and sunglasses if desired in warm weather
    • coats, scarves, hats & gloves in cold weather
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen applied at home (staff is not permitted to apply sunscreen)
  • Allergy medications should be administered as prescribed before coming to school

If your child benefits from additional allergy medications throughout the day such as eye drops, you should speak to their doctor and have them complete the "Medication in School" form. You can send the completed form and the medication to the nurse's office to be stored if needed. 

In general, we are not able to accommodate specific requests for your child to remain indoors without a note from their doctor. 

Here are a few reminders to keep you and your children healthy. We will be reinforcing good hygiene practices in school and hope that you can reinforce them at home.

  • Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, feeling tired and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
  • Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older every year.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes.
  • Wash your hands often.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Keep your child home from school for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone. (The fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) A fever is defined as 100°F (37.8°C)* or higher.

 

Goals of School Nursing:

  • Promote the optimal level of health for students and staff.
  • Assist students to become increasingly responsible for their own health.
  • Provide health education and health counseling for students, parents and
    staff.
  • Identify health problems and needs of students and make appropriate
    recommendations.
  • Provide direct health services as needed.
  • Promote environmental health and safety within the school and during school
    related activities.
  • Deliver a comprehensive program that conforms with state mandates.

Greetings Bowne-Munro Parents,

🌼 Why Start Allergy Medicine Early?

Beginning allergy meds 2–4 weeks before pollen season helps the body build protection before symptoms hit. It prevents the inflammation cycle from starting, making symptoms much easier to control once pollen levels rise.

School‑Friendly Key Points

  • Medications need time to work: Nasal steroid sprays often take 1–2 weeks to reach full strength.
  • Prevents “catch‑up mode”: Starting after symptoms appear means the body is already inflamed, making meds less effective.
  • Clearer nasal passages: Early use keeps swelling down so sprays can actually reach where they need to work.
  • Less sensitivity: The body reacts more calmly when exposed to early, low pollen levels.
  • Especially helpful for kids: Immunotherapy tablets or drops often need 3–4 months to build tolerance.

When to Start

  • Spring allergies: Begin in February (2–4 weeks before tree pollen rises).
  • Fall/ragweed allergies: Begin in early August.
  • Best daily meds: Non‑drowsy antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra.

Bottom Line for School

Taking allergy medicine every day throughout the season—not just on bad days—keeps symptoms controlled, reduces classroom disruptions, and helps students stay focused and comfortable.

If you have any concerns or you want to discuss any condition that your child may be struggling with, please feel free to reach out to the nursing office @732 613 6814 or via email masocorro.callejauy@ebnet.org.

Thank you.
At your service,
Ma. Socorro Calleja-Uy
School Nurse
Bowne-Munro Elementary School