Health Information

Welcome to the Madrid School's Health Page

School health plays a vital role in helping students and families receive the best education experience possible while promoting and helping maintain optimal health across the student body.

The American School Health Association holds 5 Core Beliefs in regards to School Health:

Health and learning are directly linked and essential to the development of healthy, resilient citizens.
Schools are uniquely positioned to help students acquire healthy habits for a lifetime.
A coordinated school health approach is the most effective and efficient means of promoting healthy citizens.
School health professionals should be highly qualified and be able to use current theory and research to select and design effective health and education strategies.
Schools should be safe, nurturing environments that facilitate learning for all.

It is my goal as the school nurse to partner with students, staff, and families in helping to ensure the healthiest educational environment possible, as well as working with the community-at-large.

I believe that students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy. Please contact me by phone or email with any questions or concerns.

Stephanie Thieben, BSN, RNC-OB

Email: [email protected]

Reference: American School Health Association. (n.d.). 5 Core Beliefs - ASHA. https://www.ashaweb.org/about/

Annual Health Update Forms

Immunizations Requirements for 7th and 12 graders

7th graders- 1 dose of MenACWY (meningococcal conjugate vaccine for meningitis

* this is in addition to the 1 dose of Tdap that is required for all students entering 7th grade

12 graders- 2 doses of MenACWY ( 1 dose if given after the age of 16)

See the attached document for more information

Any child that does not have at least one dose of a required vaccine will not be able to attend school until they have received that vaccine. If a child has had at least one dose, but has not completed the series ( i.e. if they have only received one MMR vaccine), they will have 60 days from the first day of school to receive the missing vaccine before they are excluded from school. This is in accordance with state law (Iowa Code, chapter 139a.(8)6).

If you have questions concerning this new requirement or need assistance in meeting this new requirement, please contact the school nurse.

Dental Exam

Athletic Physical

Concussions

Asthma Documentation

Any child diagnosed with Asthma or Reactive Airway Disorder who carries inhalers or uses them at school or during school activities or who has inhalation treatments, must have this form completed and signed by a physician annually. The form provides us with permission for the child to carry the medication themselves and for us to treat. It also gives us guidelines for appropriate interventions for each child.

Asthma Action Plan- requires doctor signature

Asthma Self Administration Paperwork

Food Allergy Documentation

Any student with diagnosed food allergies must have both of the forms completed and signed by a physician annually. One form allows the food service staff to provide appropriate substitutes if necessary and the other form provides guidance for health and teaching staff to use in the event the child has an allergic reaction to food.

Diet Modification form- requires doctor's signature

Allergy Action Plan- requires doctor signature

Peanut/Tree Nut Policy

Peanut/Tree Nut Free Snacks - Please check the website (snacksafely.com) for updates.

Nutrition Education and Promotion - Wellness Policy: The board promotes healthy students by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The school district supports a healthy environment where students learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices.

Childhood Disease School Exclusion Chart

College/ post high school Immunizations