Health & Wellness

Elizabeth Spadaro, BSN, RN - Stonington High School
espadaro@stoningtonschools.org
860-599-5781 x3311
Fax: 860-599-8088

Health and Wellness Committee Members

Mary Anne Butler, Assistant Superintendent
Gary Shettle, Director of Finance
Meghan Winslow, Health Services Coordinator
Becky Fowler, Director of Food Service
Jennifer Bausch, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
Kim Brogno, Computer Technician
Caroline Chapman, SHS Secretary
Duffy Grace, Stonington Middle School, PE/Health Teacher
Robert Nigrelli, West Vine Street PE/Health Teacher
Lori Tavares, Deans Mill School Nurse
Brittany Bocian, Deans Mill School Teacher
 

Meeting Dates:

November 2, 2021 - Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

Additional Resources:

School Wellness Policy
2019-2022 Stonington Public School Wellness Plan
Healthy Tips and Tricks

Stonington Public Schools School Heath Information

Policies

Wellness Policy #6142.101
Concussion Policy #5141.7
Special Health Care Needs Policy #5141.25 with Regulations

Protocols

Lead Screening Protocol
Lice Management Protocol
Rules and Regulations for Communicable Diseases

2021-2022 School Year Immunization Requirements

Early Childhood Health Assessment Record - *Pre-K only *Requires parent/guardian signature and health care provider signature

Health Assessment Record - *Grades K-12*Requires parent/guardian signature and health care provider signature.

Release of Information for Parents - Transfer of Confidential Student Information - HIPPA

Husky Health Information for Parents

Emergency Care Plan & Medical Authorization Form
*Must be completed by medical provider - this form is used for Epi-pen administration

Stonington Public Schools - Standing Orders for Oral Medications

Parent Request for Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen

Asthma Medication Authorization and Asthma Action Plan

Stonington Public Schools - Standing Order for Anaphylaxis

Diabetes Management Plan and School Treatment Authorizations

Interim Health History Form
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness - Student and Parent Informed Consent Form
Student and Parent Concussion Informed Consent Form

Every year hearing and vision screenings are conducted on students in our schools as required by Connecticut General Statutes for grades K-5. Grade 6 screenings are completed by the Medical Provider during the physical exam. If a vision or hearing problem is suspected, the student will be rechecked at a second screening. If further consultation is recommended, parents will be notified in writing of the findings and will be asked to seek further medical evaluation. If you have any questions concerning the screenings, please contact the school nurse.

The State of Connecticut mandates that school nurses conduct postural screenings for female students in grades 5 and 7 and male students in grade 8. School nurses will be performing this screening during the months of March and April. The purpose of this program is to recognize the signs of spinal curvature at its earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined.

If further consultation is recommended, parents will be notified of the findings and will be asked to seek further evaluation from their own physician.

Procedures for Concussion Management in SPS

Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE) Care Plan

Return to School Guidelines and Form

Guidelines for Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in CT schools

Stonington Public Schools contracts with Community Health Center - Mobile Dental Program. Contact your school nurse for questions and enrollment.

Online Registration for SBHC

The School-Based Mobile Dental Program is offered here at Stonington Public Schools for the benefit of the students.

In-School Services Provided:
Screenings, Exams, Cleanings, X-Rays, Sealants, Oral Health Education

The following fees/charges apply to Community Health Center, Inc.’s Mobile Dental Program:

For patients enrolled in HUSKY/Medicaid, services are 100% covered through Husky/Medicaid with no additional fees or charges.
For patients with private dental insurance, services are billed to insurance. Patient/Family is responsible for any deductible and/or co-pay

For patients with no dental insurance the following fees apply:

$30 for Dental Hygiene visit (cleaning, x-rays, fluoride)·
$18 per visit for exam by the Dentist
$25 per visit for sealants

Enrollment is accepted year around, and once enrolled it remains active until high school graduation. In fact, if you move to another town where CHC provides school-based services, your enrollment will continue. To begin receiving services, please go to www.SBHC1.com to sign up quickly and easily online!