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Foxborough Regional Charter School Health services strives to advance the health and wellness of our diverse community. We support a safe a supportive school environment, where all students can attend school with equitable opportunities to access their educational experience
 
Foxborough Regional Charter School Nursing Team
 
Nurse Leader/High School
McKinney Vento and Foster Care Liaison
Cathy Alix, RN - [email protected]
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Middle School
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Elementary School
Marylee Mutrie, RN - [email protected]
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Stephanie Curran, RN - [email protected]
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Medication Forms

To ensure the health and safety of all students who need medication during the school day, the state of Massachusetts 105 CMR 210 requires certain forms to be on file in your child’s health record before any medicine can be given at school. This includes prescriptions, inhalers, and over-the-counter medications.

 

All medications are to be administered through the nurse's office. Students are not allowed to carry or dispense their own medication without nurse approval. 

The following must be submitted to your school nurse:

Parent/Guardian Consent Form – Please complete and return the Parental Medication Consent Form to your school nurse.
 
Medication Order Form – This form must be completed and signed by your child’s licensed prescriber (physician, nurse practitioner, etc.) and returned to the school nurse. Download Medication Order Form
This order must be renewed as needed and at the start of each school year.
Medications must be delivered by a parent/guardian or designated adult in a pharmacy- or manufacturer-labeled container.
Please request separate bottles for home and school use and send no more than a 30-day supply to school.
 
Over-the-Counter Medication Form (Grades 5–12 only) – Parents/guardians may complete and return the OTC Medication Form - add new form here directly to the school nurse.

 

To avoid delays, please submit the required forms and medications as soon as possible so we may begin administering your child’s medication without interruption.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your school nurse or FRCS District Nurse Leader, Cathy Alix, RN - [email protected]

Your child should not attend school if: 

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  • Fever over 100 in the past 24 hours. Your child needs to be fever free without medications 24 hours prior to returning to school.
  • Vomiting /Diarrhea in the past 24 hours. Your child should remain home until they are able to tolerate food and liquids. All symptoms have resolved. 
  • If your child has conjunctivitis, an eye infection commonly known as Pink Eye. The eye is red, draining or burning.  Must be treated for 24 hours with antibiotics prior to return to school. 
  • Your child has cold symptoms or respiratory symptoms. Uncontrolled cough, congestion, or difficulty breathing, stuffy runny nose. Or if your child has lost sleep due to these symptoms and needs to take medication to manage these symptoms they should remain home.
  • Your child is unable to stay awake in class due to lack of sleep due to illness. 
  • Your child has an undiagnosed rash or skin condition. Will need a medical diagnosis prior to returning to school.
  • Sore throat or strep throat. Strep throat must be treated with antibiotics 24 hours prior to return to school.
  • Pain or swelling due to injury. 

If a student shows signs of illness or injury while at school, the parent /guardian will be notified by the nurse. The parent/guardian should arrange to have the student picked up from school immediately.   It is very important to have a backup plan if you are not available to come to the school to pick up your child in a timely manner. ****Once the nurse contacts the parent/guardian it is expected the child will be picked up within 1 hour.****

If the parent/guardian cannot be reached the person designated on your student emergency form will be called.  
 
When students are dismissed home ill or injured from the school day, they are not eligible to participate in after school programs including sports and extra-curricular activities.
 
 
Helpful Links and Resources
 
 
Mental Health Resources
 
If at any time you are feeling overwhelmed or need to talk to someone, you can reach out to the:
 
Crisis Textline (text HOME to 741741)
Lifeline (call/text: 988).
available 24/7
 
 

Substance Use Prevention

Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People

Healthy Habits Start at Home

 

Healthy Habits Start at Home: Information sheets and activities to help families work together to encourage healthy behaviors that can help kids reduce the risk of developing certain Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular disease by learning about the importance of nutrition and physical fitness. (For kids ages 10-13)

 

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February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.
 
Watch the video below from the American Heart Association to learn how you can help save a life. Additional resources for hands-only CPR are available on the American Heart Association website. 
 
Food Allergies - Resources for Families
 
Safety Sack
Medic Alert
Allergy & Asthma Foundation of America - Food Allergies
 
Information about the Flu

 

Military Resources

 

Health Insurance

 

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