• Assessment of student illness or injury occurring during school hours is a significant part of school health services. Care is provided as needed in the health office. All parents must sign a health history form for their child and it must be on file in the Health Office each year in order for treatment to be rendered to students.
• Parents/guardians are notified of any significant injuries or signs of illness that may require further observation, intervention, or follow up with the student’s primary care provider. In the event of an emergency, local EMS services will be activated.
• Parents/guardians are responsible for transporting their children home when illness or injury occur at school. 
• Illnesses or injuries that occur at home should be taken care of at home or by the student’s primary care provider. 

Community Health Center, Inc. of Enfield is offering School Based Dental services to the East Windsor Public School students during their school day. The services consist of a cleaning, exam, fluoride treatment, sealants and dental x-rays if needed. Proper brushing and flossing techniques are also reviewed.

All children who enroll are eligible to receive services regardless of insurance status. 

• There is no charge for services for children insured by husky or Medicaid
• Most insurance plans are accepted with coverage & costs dependent on the plan.
• For patients with NO dental insurance, the cost for the services are $30.00 and the cost for sealants is $25.00

All parts of the registration/enrollment form must be completed, signed and returned to the school before a student may receive the dental services. Under the Community Health Center section are the necessary enrollment forms.

If you would like to know when the Dental Services will be in your child’s school or have any other questions, please contact   

Melissa Thibeault
Dental Care Coordinator
Community Health Center
5 North Main Street
Enfield, CT 06082     

Phone (860)253-9024 ext 2270
Fax (860) 638-6736

thibeam@chc1.com  
*forms are available in the main office and nurse’s office at the schools.

All medication (including over the counter medication) must be accompanied by a physician order and written parental permission before medication will be administered to the student. All medication (both prescription and over the counter) must be stored in the nurse’s office. Medication must be received in its original container and be properly labeled. No more than a 30 day supply of medication can be stored at school. Medication must be transported to and from school by an adult. A physician’s order is needed in order to discontinue administering a medication. Medications left in the health office will be destroyed 7 days after the discontinue order and will also be destroyed 7 days after the end of the school year if not picked up by a parent or responsible adult.

The East Windsor School district retains the discretion to reject requests for administration of medication.

Medication Administration Form

Screenings

Screenings are conducted by the Health Office staff according to the Connecticut Department of Education. If a student fails a screening, a parent/guardian notification letter is sent home requesting a follow up visit to the student’s Primary care Provider or a referral to a Specialist. Completed referral letters from physicians should be returned to the School Nurse when the referral is completed. It is very important that students who fail their screenings always have a follow up visit to their physician to ensure further treatment is not necessary. Keeping the Nursing Staff aware of any referral results is important part of the student’s health assessment.

• Vision Screening: Performed annually on students grade PreK – 6 and grade 9.
• Hearing Screening: Performed annually on students PreK – 3 and grades 5 and 8.
• Postural: Performed annually on students in grades 5-9. 

Immunizations

All students must have physician proof of immunizations on file in the health office or prior to school entrance in compliance with Connecticut General Statue section 10-204.

Read East Windsor Public School’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy here. 

Alternatives to Food in Classrooms:
Suggestions for Creative & Fun Fundraising – Appendix I
Purchase Food Order – Appendix 2
Food-Free Birthday Celebrations – Appendix 3
Ideas for Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward – Appendix 4
Permission for Use of Food in the Classroom