My name is Jamie Kinee, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new school nurse at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. It is an honor to join this wonderful community and to be a part of your children’s daily lives, helping to ensure their health and well-being while they learn and grow.

I have been a Registered Nurse since 2015, with a strong background and passion for working with children. Supporting young learners in both their health and education has always been close to my heart.

Personally, I’m also a proud mom to a lively 2-year-old son, and I understand how deeply families care about their children’s well-being. I grew up right here in Washington Township, and I’m so excited to give back to the community that helped shape me.

I’m looking forward to connecting with students, staff, and families in the weeks ahead. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to introduce yourself.

Warmly,

Jamie Kinee

Symptoms that a Child is too Sick for School

-       Fever >100.4. Student may not return until they are 24 hours fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol and Motrin. You will be notified to pick your child up again if this is not adhered to.

-       Vomiting: student should not return to school until they are 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting

-       Diarrhea: student should not return to school until they are having no more than one bowel movement past their usual pattern (even if it is loose)

-       Respiratory viruses: fever free for 24 hours without medications, and generally well-appearing (eating, drinking, acting like themselves). We will not send a student home for excessive mucus, but please try to work with them at home on proper nose-blowing techniques.

-       Pink eye: students with symptoms of pink eye (yellow/green drainage, red/pink conjunctiva) will be asked to leave and come back with proof of antibiotic eye drop prescription or a doctor’s note saying they are not needed

-       Sore throat: in conjunction with fever, abdominal pain, rash, and red enlarged tonsils with/without white pustules will be asked to return with proof of strep test

-       Allergic reaction: Benadryl and EpiPens are kept in the health office for emergency use. If Benadryl is given, parent will be notified to pick up due to fall risk from potential drowsiness; if EpiPen is given, 911 will be called and parent will meet student at nearest emergency room

*A physician’s note clearing a child for school is required after 5 days of illness requiring absence, and can always be given for any of the aforementioned symptoms

Vaccines Required for Kindergarten

-       1 Varicella (chicken pox)

-       2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

-       3 Hepatitis B

-       4 IPV (polio), will accept 3 if the 3^rd is given after child’s 4^th birthday

-       5 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), will accept 4 if the 4^th is given after child’s 4^th birthday