Health Services

Student Health Services

The Seymour School District nursing staff provides direct health care to our students, provides screenings and referrals for various health conditions and promotes a healthy school environment to ensure that our students are academically successful.

The following health services are provided to our students:

Health assessment for any injury or illness along with any necessary care is provided. If a child is dismissed because of an illness or injury, the parent must provide transportation unless it is necessary to call an ambulance.

Medication administration as needed during the school day.

A doctor’s order is needed for any medication to be administered at school, including both prescription and over the counter medication.

Vision Screening for: Grades 1, 3, 4, and 5

Hearing Screening for: Grades 1, 3, 4, and 5

Scoliosis Screening for: Grades 5, 7, (girls) and 8 or 9 (boys)

Exclusion for Communicable diseases along with exclusion for vomiting, diarrhea, and fevers can be found on the district website at www.seymourschools.org, online policy manual, policy #5141.22.

Students with Life Threatening Food Allergies

Each student with a life threatening food allergy will have an Individualized Health Care Plan developed by the school nurse. Parents whose children have life threatening food allergies must provide the school with notification of the severe allergy and request that the school and parents meet to develop the appropriate Individualized Health Care Plan. More details on the Food Allergy Policy on the district website at www.seymourschools.org, online policy manual, policy #5141.25.

Tuberculosis Policy: TB screening will be required as determined by the child’s physician. Students who enter the Seymour School system from outside the United States will be required to have a new tuberculin test and the results reported prior to entry into Seymour Public Schools. Parents of students who travel outside of the United States need to contact their school nurse for further TB guidelines.

Incoming Kindergarten students: Connecticut Education Law requires all school children to have a health examination prior to entry into kindergarten. All incoming students must also be adequately immunized. Currently the following immunizations are required:

DTaP - at least 4 doses. The last dose must be on or after the 4^th birthday.

Polio - at least 3 doses. The last dose must be given on or after the 4^th birthday.

MMR - 2 doses separated by at least 28 days, 1^st dose on or after the 1^st birthday..

Hib - 1 dose on or after the 1^st birthday for children less than 5 years old.

Hep B - 3 doses last dose on or after 24 weeks of age.

Varicella - 2 doses separated by at least 3months- 1^st dose on or after the 1^st birthday; or verification of disease.

Pneumococcal - 1 dose on or after the 1^st birthday for children less than 5 years old.

Hepatitis A - 2 doses given six calendar months apart, 1^st dose on or after 1^st birthday.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 2020-21

School Nurse Contact Information

	Bungay School	203- 881-7500 ext 1309
	Chatfield -LoPresti School	203-888-4640 ext 1472
	Seymour High School	203-888-2561 ext 1001
	Seymour Middle School	203-888-4513 ext 1209

FORMS

Health Assessment Record - State of Connecticut

Asthma Action Plan & School Medication Authorization

Emergency ANAPHYLAXIS Care Plan and Medication Authorization

Information for School Health Record

Medication Authorization Form 2015

Epi-Pen Emergency Form

District Asthma Action Plan

Medical Authorization Form

Rebecca Bennett

Titles: Nurse

Locations: Bungay Elementary

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Sarah Acevedo

Titles: Nurse

Locations: Seymour Middle School

Email:

Samantha Miles-Rigoli

Titles: Nurse

Locations: Seymour High School

Email:

Jarely Rodriques

Titles: Medical Technician

Locations: Chatfield Lo-Presti

Email:

Kristina Sanzo

Titles: Nurse

Locations: Chatfield Lo-Presti

Email:

District Awards Nominations

SEYMOUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEKING AWARD NOMINATIONS

The Seymour Public Schools district is seeking award nominations for their annual awards. Nominations are being accepted from March 10, 2023 through April 10, 2023.

The Seymour Public Schools Awards Advisory Committee is pleased to present the Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Award. The Karen R. Stanek “Once A Wildcat, Always A Wildcat” Award is to be given to a current student, or graduate of the Seymour School System, who shows that they take pride in their school and community. This individual should represent Seymour in the best light through academics, athletics, or volunteer service. This individual should model leadership and teamwork with Wildcat spirit, who also embodies the meaning behind the motto, “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat”. Help to make this award a true success by nominating a current student or graduate of the Seymour Public Schools.

The David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award is to be given to an individual devoted to making the Seymour Schools the best that they can be, an individual who assists in the education of the children of the Town of Seymour in an outstanding and exemplary manner. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour, or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools. This individual should share the ideals of David A. Brumer who valued community service and community participation in the Seymour Public Schools.

The John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award is to be given to an individual who has assisted in the support and development of athletics within the schools and the community-at-large. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools.

The Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award is to be given to an individual who is a retired teacher, or a current teacher employed by the Seymour Board of Education who has displayed extraordinary efforts on behalf of students during his/her career, who has made a difference to his/her students and who values educational excellence. The individual shares the ideals of Vincentena Kobasa by displaying involvement in the entire school community and/or community outside of school.

The Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award is to be given to a Seymour Middle School student who has displayed a strong interest in environmental education and/or activities involving the environment and its preservation. This student must share the ideals of Thomas J. Petruny who valued environmental education, preservation of the environment and outdoor activities.

In June 2023, the recipients of these awards will be honored at the Board of Education Awards meeting.

You can access the nomination form by clicking on this link: https://www.seymourschools.org/board-of-education/district-awards. Please share this information with your students who can and should participate in the nomination process. Let’s make this the year that we receive many nominations for our Awards Advisory Committee to choose from.

If you missed this window, please consider holding your nomination for next year.

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