A Note from Your School Nurse
Hello,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year at Laurelhurst! My name is Jade Blocker and I am the new school nurse. My job is to support your child’s health and learning this year especially during these challenging times. I can speak to you on the phone, or through online platforms. I can be reached at:
jmblocker@seattleschools.org; Direct Phone: (206) 252-5407; Fax: (206) 743-3136
COVID-19 Resources
I can help you sort out possible COVID-19 symptoms and to access help for testing. There is a wide variety of resources here at https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19.aspx
You can access free COVID-19 screening through the Public Health SCAN program for your children. https://scanpublichealth.org/. Use the code SCANKIDS as a quick way to bypass the daily limits for testing.
Annual Health Information Form
Please let me know if your child has a health condition which might impact his or her learning by completing this form either online in PowerSchool (Sept 1-30), by the paper copy in the first day packet or by letting me know by email or phone.
Expanded Health Services
All SPS students can access mental and physical health services through our many school-based health centers. Services include: Well-child exam, sports physicals, immunizations and flu shots, mental health support, reproductive health care, access for health insurance, and prescriptions for medications for chronic conditions such as asthma. https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/child-teen-health/school-health.aspx
Flu Clinics Coming
It is important for all of us to get an annual flu shot, especially those with chronic conditions such as asthma or those who live with family members who have weak immune systems. Flu and COVID-19 symptoms are almost the same. People who are at-risk for COVID-19 are also at-risk for the flu. All SPS students can get flu shots through the School-based Health Centers. SPS students and families can get a flu shot through the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association “drive-through” flu clinics at 16 school locations in September and October. SVNA accepts insurance and cash for adults and children. Children who are uninsured may qualify for a no-cost flu vaccination. Sign up for the Visiting Nurse “drive through” clinic starts September 2.
https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/flu_clinics
Immunizations
We want to protect every student from communicable diseases especially during COVID-19. If your child is lacking school-district required vaccines, I will contact you. It is possible that I am missing records of vaccines your child has already had. There are teen vaccines that are not required for school but are recommended by the Center for Disease Control. These are: Hepatitis A (2 doses), Meningococcal B (2 doses), Meningococcal A (1 or 2 doses), HPV (2 or 3 doses). All of these are available through the School-based health centers or through
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/immunization/clinics.aspx
Vision, Hearing Screening
Students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 usually get near and far vision and hearing screened. I am not sure how this will be done during remote learning yet. I can help you find resources to take care of these health care needs.
Please reach me if you have any questions or concerns. I’m so excited to be at Laurelhurst and look forward to meeting you all one day!
Jade Blocker, MSN, RN
School Nurse | Student Health Services
Laurelhurst Elementary
Direct Phone: 206-252-5407
Fax: 206-743-3136