Welcome to the School Nurse Page at
Woodlawn Middle School
School Nurses: Caring People, Touching Lives
Sally Foreman, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.
School Nurse
Woodlawn Middle School
410-887-1378
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to allergy and asthma season! Seasonal allergies can be annoying but they aren't a serious health problem. If your child suffers from pollen allergies there are over-the-counter non-drowsy formula medications that treat the symptoms. In addition, there are "allergy formula" eye drops that are helpful with easing the discomfort of allergy irritated eyes. These medications should be taken at home before coming to school.
Other approaches to combat hayfever are changing the pillow cases every day to prevent pollen buildup on the pillow case and keeping bedroom windows closed.
If your child has asthma and they do not have medication at school I strongly urge you to contact your child's medical provider for a medication order to be given at school.
As the weather gets warmer and our students spend more time outdoors with their friends or participating in sports, it is especially important to monitor for head injuries. The following link is a helpful resource for parents: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html .
If you plan on having your child take medication during the school year he/she must have a written medical order by the medical provider and the medication must be in its pharmacy labeled container. |
Baltimore County Public Schools has a blank physician's medical order that we have on hand in the Guidance Office and in my office. Parents can also choose to download the Parent’s Request to Administer Medication in School form from the Office of School Health Services website at: http://www.bcps.org/offices/sss/health/. I will also accept a medical or treatment order written and signed by the medical provider if they are using their own office letterhead stationary.
Students are not permitted to bring any type of medication to school per Baltimore County Public Schools Policy. This policy is written in every student's handbook and it is strictly enforced. Please make sure to reinforce this policy with your child and keep medications at home. Some examples of medicines that are not permitted in school include: eye drops, ointments, asthma inhalers, creams, pills, capsules, allergy medication, ADHD medication, Midol, etc.
Please do not allow your child to bring scented lotions, oils, or perfumes to school because these products cause an allergic or asthmatic reaction in other students and school staff.
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