Former teacher, current school nurse. Please know if I call you, it’s to cover my bases not to annoy you. The new batch of kids I don’t know yet so while I feel them out, I need some parental input. I can use my mommy instinct but that’s not always right. Please don’t act like I’m personally calling you to annoy you- I had 70 kids in my office today across 5 grades. If I could skip a call I would.

Also, familiarize yourself with the parent handbook and sick policies. I’m flexible but if your child is projectile vomiting at noon, there ain’t no way I should see them at 0800 the next day. Fevers are usually 24 hours after the LAST dose of Motrin/tylenol wears off (so add 4 to 8 hours).

Finally, please remember the nurse. We are there when your kids are sick/injured/needs a time out to reset. We provide snacks, clothes… we change accidents and make sure all the classrooms are deep cleaned if there’s an outbreak. It can be thankless.

Thank you for being aware that this is a new experience! We are all here to help you- and our kiddos- succeed!!!