Dental Hygeine
Dental Hygiene The ADA recommends the following for good oral hygiene: Brush your . . . read more
Ringworm
Ringworm Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails. • People can get Ringworm from: 1) direct . . . read more
BURN
What should you do First If you get a BURN ? QUICKLY Cool the burned part Under gentle, cold, running water Or In a sink full of cold . . . read more
SMART SNACKS
Kids need a lot of energy to get through a day of growing, playing, and learning. Food affects our moods and appearance, too. . . . read more
Pinworms
From the Desk of the School Nurse What are pinworms? Pinworms are small, white worms that live in the intestines. If your child has a . . . read more
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac . . . read more
Sick Day Guidelines
Signal Hill School Where Healthy Kids and Learning Go Hand in Hand! A sick child cannot learn effectively and is unable to participate in classes in a meaningful way. Keeping a sick child home . . . read more
Strep Throat
Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis) CAUSE AND . . . read more
Allergies
Allergies * Allergies are hypersensitive reactions, usually occurring within seconds to minutes after exposure to a food, substance, or insect bite . . . read more
ASTHMA
Asthma Asthma is a chronic, reversible disease in which the airways become constricted (narrowed) or blocked, causing chest tightness, shortness of breath, and cough. Also called “ reactive airway . . . read more
Childhood Depression
Childhood Depression Childhood depression is a problem that is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. According to the National Mental Health Association, one in every 33 children and one in eight . . . read more
Diabetes
Diabetes What is Diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus is a lifelong condition that occurs when the body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn’t use . . . read more
Fifths Disease
Fifth Disease ( erythema infectiosum ) Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum) is a mild rash illness, quite common in children, and can occur in adults. Fifth Disease is so common; many of us have already . . . read more
FLU
How can you help prevent the flu? There are simple actions that you can take to help reduce your child’s exposure to flu viruses and the risk of developing the flu: • . . . read more
Head Lice
A PRIMER ON HEAD LICE FOR PARENTS Talk with your school nurse or your health care provider if you are concerned about lice or nits in your child's hair. They will teach you how to identify and treat them properly. . . . read more
Health Guidelines for Parents
Signal Hill School Where Healthy Kids and Learning Go Hand in Hand! HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS If the school nurse has notified you that your child was injured or got sick at school, . . . read more
Medications
Signal Hill School is dedicated to providing the best possible service to our students. In order to protect students from error in medication, it is necessary to maintain some rules and guidelines. We . . . read more
Pinkeye
Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye. It has a variety of causes. Causes . . . read more
Required Immunizations
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS *Four or more doses of DTP/DTaP with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4 th birthday *Three or more doses of the same . . . read more
Kindergarten health
KINDERGARTEN PHYSICALs & IMMUNIZATIONS Dear Parents/Guardians, In accordance with Illinois School Code, . . . read more
Dental Exams
Dental Exams The Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health require all students in Kindergarten, second and sixth grades to have a dental examination . . . read more
New Students
Signal Hill School Where Healthy Kids and Learning Go Hand in Hand! WELCOME to Signal Hill School from the school Nurse. I am glad your child has . . . read more
School Physicals
School Physicals In accordance with Illinois law, Signal Hill students are required to have a new physical exam prior to entering . . . read more
Why do I have to go to bed?
“Why do I have to go to bed?†Every kid asks that question – a lot. Sleeping is as important for good health as exercising and eating right. Your body is like a battery, . . . read more
