Greetings Chartiers Valley Families:
As the new school year is underway, allow me to provide a few reminders from our school nurses’ offices. Please visit the Nurses/Health page on the District Website for more information.
Immunizations
In accordance with Pennsylvania law, all students in grades K through 12 are required to have documentation of immunizations. Please refer to the District website for the list of required vaccinations, and submit documentation to your child’s school nurse.
Medication Administration
We ask that parents make every effort to administer medication at home; however, any student who is required to take medication during the school day must comply with Board policy and regulations. For prescription medication, please have a physician complete and sign this form. For over-the-counter medications, 6th-12th grade parents can complete this form.
Masking & Quarantine
As the CDC recommends, the District strongly encourages students and staff to wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and potentially eliminate the need for contact tracing and quarantine of our students. Per federal mandate, masks are required to be worn on buses at all times.
The most recent requirements from the Allegheny County Health Department include this flow chart which details the procedures for identifying close contacts and requiring quarantine.
In order to assist the District nurses with contact tracing and quarantine efforts, please complete this voluntary, confidential survey indicating whether or not your child has been vaccinated.
Symptom Checks
If your child or family member is exhibiting symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, sore throat, congestion, or nausea, please stay home. Contact your physician and notify your child’s school of their absence. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please contact the school nurse.
Thank you!
We are doing everything we can to keep our students healthy and in school! Thank you for supporting these efforts from home. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or your child’s school nurse.
Sincerely,
Michelle Opferman, BSN, RN, CSN
Certified School Nurse
