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Welcome to Havard Elementary Nurse's Corner
Hello! My name is Hannah Martinez, and I am the new school nurse at James B. Havard Elementary. At Havard, our goal is to foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of all students by promoting health and wellness in a safe and supportive environment. I have the privilege of being your school nurse this year. I am excited to see what this year has in store. As your school nurse I am here to encourage, motivate, care and educate you in any way I can.
Note to parents: We ask parents to keep emergency contact information up to date so we can easily contact you regarding your child if an emergency rises while at school. If your child has a medical condition that requires attention while at school, please give me a call at (832) 386-3723. To ensure the health and safety of all students, any student who exhibits fever >100.0 F the morning of or the night before class, must be excluded from school. Students may return to school once they are free of fever (<100.0F) for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin). Students with diarrhea or vomiting must also be excluded until they can tolerate food and liquids for at least 24 hours without vomiting and/or diarrhea, and without the use of medication to relieve symptoms. Students diagnosed with a contagious illness that is being treated with prescription medication, must complete a minimum of 24 hours of the prescribed medication dosage prior to returning to school. Please contact me if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition such as COVID-19, strep throat, chickenpox, pink eye, impetigo, ringworm, flu, or has vomiting and/or diarrhea. IT IS IMPORTANT to notify the nurse if your child has any allergies or other medical changes that arise during the school year. A doctor’s note is required yearly for any food and milk allergies with a treatment plan. Your doctor may recommend having an epi-pen at school. If your child has an injury or surgery, a doctor’s note will be needed to refrain from strenuous physical activity. It is the parent's responsibility to send a note to school to exclude the child from PE and/or recess. Please pack an extra set of clothing, including underwear and socks, in a plastic bag for your child in their backpack. It is comforting to have your own clothes in case of an accident. Also, please note that flat, closed-toe shoes with Velcro or lace-up are much safer than sandals and flip flops and help to prevent injuries.
Contact Me:
Email: hmartinez@galenaparkisd.com
Phone Number - 832 - 386 - 3723
Fax Number - 832 - 386 - 3711
