Nurse's Corner
Mrs. Lisa Perrota, BSN, RN, CSN-NJ
(973) 256-1033 x1231
lperrota@lfschools.org
Hello School 1 families! My name is Mrs. Lisa Perrota and I would like to introduce myself as your new school nurse for the 23-24 school year! I am very excited to meet all of you and to keep your children healthy and learning!
Back to School Health….A healthy start to a new school year starts with a visit to your child’s doctor. Here are some BTS tips to help prepare your child for a healthy year:
- Vaccines: Are a safe and effective way to protect children and others against disease. All students must get their age-appropriate vaccinations in order to attend school.
- Flu Shot: The flu is a contagious illness that infects the nose, throat, and lungs and can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications. Flu season can begin as early as October and usually peaks between December and February.
- Annual physicals: To support your child’s back-to-school health, make sure they visit their doctor every year. Yearly physicals are important to ensure children are growing and developing properly.
- Nutrition: You can help your child make healthy food choices - even at school. Encourage them to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Encourage them to choose water, not juice or soda. When eating bread or pasta, choose 100% whole grain.
- Sleep: Adequate sleep helps keep children focused each day at school and is important for their health.
These back-to-school health tips will help you and your family return to the classroom safely and confidently!
“Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift-there is nothing small about it” - Florence Nightingale
FORMS
- Allergy Action Plan
- Asthma Treatment Plan
- Diabetes Action Steps
- Diabetes Medical Management Plan
- Medication Permission Form
- Physical Examination Form
- Seizure Action Plan
NJ SCHOOL HEALTH MANDATES
- Annual Distribution of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Fact Sheet
- Annual Distribution of the Meningitis Fact Sheet
- Annual Distribution of the Sports-Related Concussions & Concussion Model Policy Guidance Fact Sheet
- Head Lice Procedures
- Janet's Law
- NJ Family Care
- Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act
- Sports-Related Eye Injuries
- Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth Athletes Pamphlet
RESOURCES
- Backpack Tips
- Choose My Plate
- Immunization Requirements
- NJ Poison Control Accidental Ingestion of Cannabis Edibles
- NJ Poison Control Alcohol Poisoning
- NJ Poison Control Carbon Monoxide
- NJ Poison Control Danger Hiding in Plain Sight
- NJ Poison Control Drugged Driving
- NJ Poison Control Halloween Safety
- NJ Poison Control Hand Sanitizers
- NJ Poison Control Hotlines
- NJ Poison Control Navigating Daily Life
- NJDOH Novel Coronavirus Press Release
- Organ & Tissue Donation