# data[].attributes.body
All students need a physical turned in within 30 days of admission. Please have the health care provider also attach the immunization records with this form.

A link to this form can be found here

https://www.wtps.org/cms/lib/NJ01912980/Centricity/Domain/299/Physical%20Form.pdf

# data[].attributes.body
Hello parents and students! My name is Nurse Kate, and I'm here to ensure that your child(ren) stays healthy and safe throughout the school year. On this page you will find information on health forms, immunizations, when to keep your child(ren) home, and other family resources. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, I'm looking forward to a happy, healthy, and safe school year!

# data[].attributes.body
Email: mfanslau@wtps.org

Phone: 856-227-1303 ext. 4430

# data[].attributes.body
Please have the health care provider provide a copy of all immunizations records your child(ren) has received.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Per NJAC 8:57-4.19, only 1 dose of the seasonal flu vaccine is required for children 6-59 months of age attending child care/preschool. Please send proof of the flu shot to me at mfanslau@wtps.org on or before December 31st 2024.

Other NJ Department of Health Immunization Requirements for preschool students can be found here

https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/imm_requirements/cc_preschool_requirements_parents.pdf

*If your child(ren) has a medical or religious exemption please send that to me so I can keep it in your child(ren)s health record.

# data[].attributes.body
In order for medication to be administered at school, three items are required.

1. An order from the health care provider.

2. Written permission from the parent/guardian for me to medicate your child(ren).

3. The medication in the original container.

These rules apply to all over the counter medications (Tylenol, cough medicine, etc.)

These required health forms can be found here

https://www.wtps.org/Page/19567

# data[].attributes.body
I have worked in various healthcare settings, but my passion has always been working in pediatrics. I have been a school nurse for 4 years. Prior to starting my school nursing journey I worked in oncology, pediatric home health, and I still work in the Emergency Department.

Outside of work life, I married my high school sweetheart, and we have two furbabies, Smokey and Blaze. I love everything about Philadelphia sports, the beach, and Harry Potter!

I want you to be assured that your child(ren) will be safe, nurtured, and supported while at Grenloch School!

# data[].attributes.body
Please keep your child(ren) home when they are sick. This helps decrease the spread of illness.

Please call 856-227-1303 and press 1 for attendance.

Some reasons to keep your child(ren) home

1. They are too sick to be comfortable at school.

2. They are experiencing fevers of 100.4 or higher, persistent vomiting/ diarrhea, frequent coughing, persistent pain (ear, stomach, throat, headache, etc.), or a wide-spread rash.

** Students must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school **

Students who don't have a fever and only have a mild cough, runny nose, or other cold symptoms can be sent to school without any harm to themselves or others. Be sure to instruct your child(ren) to take proper hygienic precautions to prevent sharing the germs with his or her classmates. This includes frequent hand washing, covering their mouth when coughing or sneezing, and refraining from sharing eating and drinking utensils.

Please make sure the school can reach you during the day or that there is a back-up plan and phone number on file in case you cannot be reached.

When in doubt about sending your child(ren) to school, consult your child(ren)s healthcare provider, or feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!

# data[].attributes.body
NJ FamilyCare helps identify uninsured children who may be eligible for quality healthcare coverage.

For more information and to apply see below

https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cdc.gov/child-development/resources/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Free materials and multimedia on child development for families.

Positive parenting tips

Information about developmental milestones and tips for things that parents can do to help their children during each stage of development.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cdc.gov/child-development/about/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The early years of a child's life are very important for their health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special healthcare needs, are able to grow up where their social, emotional, and educational needs are met.

Having a safe and loving home and spending time with family―playing, singing, reading, and talking―are very important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep also can make a big difference.

Effective parenting practices

Parenting takes many different forms. However, some positive parenting practices work well across diverse families and in diverse settings when providing the care that children need to be happy and healthy, and to grow and develop well. A comprehensive report looked at the evidence in scientific publications for what works, and found these key ways that parents can support their child's healthy development:

Responding to children in a predictable way

Showing warmth and sensitivity

Having routines and household rules

Sharing books and talking with children

Supporting health and safety

Using appropriate discipline without harshness

Parents who use these practices can help their child stay healthy, be safe, and be successful in many areas-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social.

Developmental milestones

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye-bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (for example, crawling and walking).

Children develop at their own pace, so it's impossible to tell exactly when a child will learn a given skill. However, the developmental milestones give a general idea of the changes to expect as a child gets older.

Getting support

Developmental monitoring and screening

Parents, grandparents, early childhood providers, and other caregivers can participate in developmental monitoring, which observes how your child grows and changes over time and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving.

Developmental screening takes a closer look at how your child is developing. A missed milestone could be a sign of a problem, so when you take your child to a well visit, the doctor, nurse, or another specialist might give your child a brief test, or you will complete a questionnaire about your child.

If the screening tool identifies an area of concern, a formal developmental evaluation may be needed, where a trained specialist takes an in-depth look at a child's development.

If a child has a developmental delay, it is important to get help as soon as possible. When a developmental delay is not found early, children must wait to get the help they need to do well in social and educational settings.

If You're Concerned‎

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Parenting tips, information on developmental milestones, and getting support for child development

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cdc.gov/parents/children/index.html

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/index.htm

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/default.aspx

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/toddlersandpreschoolers/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Parenting is hard work! And it is fun and rewarding.

There are many things you can do to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with your child. Essentials for Parenting will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Parenting is hard work! And it is fun and rewarding. There are many things you can do to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with your child. Essentials for Parenting will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cdc.gov/early-care/safety/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Early care and education (ECE) providers play a major role in protecting children from injuries.

They keep children safe and teach them strategies to prevent injuries.

Early care and education providers

ECE providers can help make sure that their programs are located in safe places, keep children safe from serious injuries and harm while in their care (such as by ensuring playground safety and water safety), and protect children from poisoning.

ECE providers also teach children foundational skills about staying healthy and safe and can provide tips to parents about keeping children healthy and safe. ECE providers can also watch for signs that children are not supported at home and protect children by connecting them to child protective services.

Keeping children safe from injury

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Safety, Health, and Injury Prevention Recommendations