Health Services
Upon entering the main office of Menlo Park school, you will be greeted by our fabulous secretaries, Mrs. Luis and Mrs. Bova. They will do whatever they can to help you or your child with any questions or concerns you might have about Menlo Park School.
Mrs. Lurdes Luis
Head Secretary
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Mrs. Carmen Bova
Secretary
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Nurse
Mrs. Maureen Fischetti, RN
(732) 452-2910 ext. 67004
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HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS
Keep your emergency contact information current.
Remember your child has feelings. Call with any home problems.
Report communicable diseases...example, strep, chicken pox and LICE.
Nutrition is important. Send healthy snacks like fruit, yougurt, cheese and crackers.
All medications must have a Doctor's written order... even over the counter ones like Tylenol and eye drops. The form can be downloaded from the Edison school website.
Healthy students make better learners….
It is recommended that your child should stay at home if any of these symptoms exist:
Fever 100.4 or greater
Fever within the last 24 hours
Vomiting
Unexplained rash
Redness/drainage from eyes
Severe cold symptoms
Students should return to school when temperature is normal for the past 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and when the student feels well enough to be in school for a full day.
The comprehensive School Health Services provided to the students include, but are not limited to:
Height, Weight & Blood Pressure screening
Vision Screening
Audiometric Screening
Health Appraisals and Referrals
Scoliosis Screenings
Maintenance of health records
Compliance with State Immunization Requirements
Administration of medications prescribed by a physician
Assessment and provision of initial care for illness/injury
Liaison between school, parents, physician and community agencies
LET US ALL WORK TOGETHER TO HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY SCHOOL YEAR.