MADISON JUNIOR SCHOOL NURSE'S OFFICE

Polly Bliss, our full-time school nurse, is available for our students first aid needs, illnesses, and to assist with chronic health conditions. Please stop in, call 973-593-3149 ext. 3, or email blissp@madisonnjps.org with any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to reach the nurse during the summer months.

Please keep your child home from school if they aren’t feeling well, or have had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours.

Attendance/Tardiness: If your child is absent or late coming to school, please call the Roll Call number at 973-593-3149 ext. 1 each morning before 7:45am with your child’s name and the reason for absence. In order for an absence to be recorded as "excused" in Genesis, a healthcare providers medical note is needed. 

Immunizations: If your child is 11 years of age, the Meningococcal and Tdap vaccines are required before entering 6th grade. Please send in your child’s updated immunization record to the nurse as soon as it’s available. Children who are not 11 yrs. old on the first day of school are given 2 weeks from their 11th birthday to provide written proof of compliance to the school nurse. Per the NJDOH, children not in compliance with this regulation will be excluded from school until the immunizations are completed.

Emergency Medication: Students with asthma, allergies, diabetes or seizures requiring medication to be kept in the nurse’s office must provide an Emergency Action Plan from your healthcare provider. All medication should be in the original pharmacy labeled container, and brought to school in a zip top bag with a small photo of your child. Self-carry medication forms must be completed by you and your physician if your child keeps an inhaler or EpiPen with them.

All other medications: A Medication Form is needed for non-emergency medications including ADHD medication or over the counter products like Advil. Have your child’s healthcare provider complete the form and along with your signature, gives the school nurse permission to dispense medication to your child. Medication must be submitted in the original pharmacy labeled package and brought to school by a parent or guardian.

Physical Education Excuses: All students must take Physical Education as mandated by the NJ Department of Education unless he or she has a signed doctor’s note. A note from the parent will excuse the student for 2 days. All notes should be given to the school nurse who will notify the PE teacher. Notes will only be accepted from a medical physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner for extended absences. We cannot accept excusal notes from a physical therapist, or chiropractor.

MJSAO Sports Program: Registration for athletics is on Arbiter Sports. The History and Physical Examination forms should be kept on file by the healthcare provider and only the Medical Eligibility form should be uploaded in Arbiter. Athletic forms are valid for one year from the date of examination, not the day the physician completes the forms. Students must be approved by the District Physician before he or she can try out for a sport. Parents or Guardians must inform your child’s Coach about any medical conditions and your child must have their EpiPen, inhaler, and diabetic supplies with them at all times during games and practice.

For new students, a universal health record and immunization record are required to attend school.

Information and Links:

Athletic Information

Asthma

Community Health Resources

Food Allergies

Immunizations

Medication & Health forms

Respiratory Virus/Covid Guide