Health Office
Brianna Grasso
BSN, RN, CSN-NJ
Lori Buonaiuto
Secretary to the Nurse
Contact Information
Phone: (973) 515-2421
Fax: (973) 515-2472
Email: brianna.grasso@htboe.org
Welcome to the Health Office webpage! As part of a community that inspires excellence, we believe that a healthy child is essential for nurturing lifelong learners who will become productive citizens in the future. The Health Office is dedicated to promoting health and wellness for all our students through several key initiatives:
- Assessing each student’s health status to support normal growth and development.
- Maintaining state-mandated immunization records.
- Conducting screenings for vision, hearing, blood pressure, scoliosis, and other medical issues, with referrals to parents as needed.
- Providing prompt triage, first aid, and referrals for illnesses and injuries that occur at the school.
- Offering nursing care for students with chronic medical conditions.
- Fostering a safe environment for all students within the school.
Here, you will find valuable information about health services and resources designed to support our students’ well-being. Our goal is to ensure that every child feels safe, healthy, and ready to learn. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can make this school year both healthy and successful!
SICK DAYS
Please Remember to Report Your Child’s Absence
Absentee E-mail: bmsattendance@hanovertwpschools.org
What to report: Specific reason for absence
- Illness (symptoms, diagnosis, etc.)
- Non-illness related
- Any health related appointments
In order to prevent the spread of communicable disease and to ensure rapid recovery with minimum after effects, parents/guardians should keep children at home when they show evidence of vomiting, diarrhea, or fever (100°F or above). The child must remain home for 24-48 hours after the symptoms have subsided without the aid of pharmaceuticals.
NJ Department of Health School Exclusion List
If you have any questions about clearance to return to school, please contact the school nurse directly.
MEDICATIONS
Medications will be given by the school nurse only upon receipt of this medication authorization form. This is required for both over-the-counter and prescription medication. All medication must be in its original (pharmacy) container. Lastly, medication must be transported to and from school by an adult. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
HEALTH SCREENINGS
During the school year, the school nurse will perform the following health screenings as recommended by age and/or grade level:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
All children are required to have a complete physical examination by a family medical provider before attending school.
Click here for the physical examination form.
- Although it is not required, it is highly recommended that your child has a physical examination by your primary care provider at least once during each developmental stage:
- Early childhood (preschool through grade 3)
- Pre-adolescence (grades 4-6)
- Adolescence (grades 7-12)
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/imm_requirements/k12_parents.pdf
NOTE TO FIFTH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS
ALL INCOMING SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING NJ STATE MANDATED IMMUNIZATIONS:
- One dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given no earlier than the 10th birthday.
- One dose of Meningococcal-containing vaccine given on or after the 11th birthday.
If your child has already received any of these immunizations, please submit records to the Health Office.
Link: Vaccine for Pre-teens and Teens: What Parents Should Know
(Bee Meadow Only) PRESCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
- 4 doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus & acellular pertussis)
- 3 doses of Polio vaccine
- 1 dose of HIB vaccine given on or after the 1st birthday
- 1 dose of Pneumococcal given on or after the 1st birthday
- 1 dose of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) given on or after the 1st birthday
- 1 dose of Varicella (chickenpox vaccine) given on or after the 1st birthday
- 1 dose of Influenza vaccine yearly by December 31st for children up to 59 months of age
ATHLETICS
All students wishing to participate in athletics at Memorial Junior School are required to obtain a physical by their healthcare provider. The physical examination must take place within 365 days of the first practice. Please use the following link: https://sites.google.com/hanovertwpschools.org/mjs-athletics/physical-health-info
ALLERGY AND ASTHMA MANAGEMENT
Link: Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
Link: Asthma Action Plan