SD 105 employs a certified school nurse, Nancy Connolly, RN, MS, IL-CSN.   The certified school nurse, under the school code of Illinois, works closely with all staff, utilizing the school health program to contribute significantly to the attainment of optimum health and safety in a school setting.  SD 105 also employs Registered Nurses (Kim Bonk, Ann Gornik, Kathy Gross and Jean Sykes). The nurses rotate throughout the schools during the course of a week and are generally at the schools daily from 8:30am-3:00pm.

If you have any health related questions or concerns you may contact Nancy Connolly (District Nurse and Certified School Nurse) at 708-675-9227, or you may also contact your child's school and ask to speak with a nurse.

Have a healthy year!

Nancy Connolly
District Certified School Nurse

Kim Bonk
Registered Nurse

Ann Gornik
Registered Nurse

Kathy Gross
Registered Nurse

Jean Sykes
Registered Nurse

SD 105 Health and Safety

For your child’s welfare and/or the welfare of other students and staff members, SD 105 requires the following:

If a child has a fever greater than 100 degrees, they should remain at home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.  In addition, if a child is vomiting or experiences diarrhea, they should remain at home until free of these symptoms for 24 hours.  
      

First aid is given for all accidents occurring in school or on the school grounds.  In case of a serious accident or sudden illness, parents are notified and arrangements are made for them to take their child home or to see the doctor.

Parents should be sure their school has the name and phone number of a  friend or relative who may be called when parents cannot be reached.    Emergency forms are provided at each school for this purpose.

When children are in attendance, any open cuts, wounds or sores must be covered.  Also, school accident insurance policies are available in the fall at a nominal cost.

Parents are encouraged to teach children good hygiene etiquette such as covering their mouth with the crook of their arm when sneezing or coughing.  In addition, they should wash their hands before eating and after using the restroom.

 

Please take a moment to visit the column located to the right (Health Service Links).  If you have any health related questions or concerns please contact the nurse at your child’s school.

Important State of Illinois requirements:

The following examinations are required for entrance into kindergarten:

1. Current Physical Examination (within 1 yr of first day of school)  *This is required for the first day of school.

2. Dental Examination  Performed by a licensed dentist Following your child's exam, please have your dentist fill out the form required by the State and return it to the Health Ofifice of his/her school no later than May 15. Exam forms are available in the health office at school or are available to download on the health service page of District 105 WebsiteIn addition, if you need a referral to find a dentist or financial assistance to obtain your child's exam, please contact your school's Health Office for assistance from the nurse.

A dental examination is required for all students

The following examinations are required for entrance into sixth grade:

1. Current Physical Examination (within 1 yr of first day of school) *This is required for first day of school.
2. Dental Examination

The following examinations are required for entrance into school:

1. Physical Examination
2. Dental Examination (required for K, 2nd and 6th)
3. Vision Examination - Required for K, or any student entering an Illinois school for the first time at any grade.

PLEASE ASK A NURSE AT YOUR SCHOOL FOR A LIST OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP ASSIST YOU IN MEETING ANY OF YOUR CHILD HEALTH CARE NEEDS FOR THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

School District 105 Administering Medicines to Students While in School