Notes from Nurse Hood

If you have not turned in a completed physical with immunizations for your child who will be in kindergarten or 6th grade during the 2019 -2020 school year, please do so now. If you have not already made an appointment for your child to receive their kindergarten or 6^th grade physical and required vaccines, please make the appointment today as appointments fill up fast. More specific information about the requirements is listed below.

2019 – 2020 Kindergarten requirements:

1. A new physical examination including a completed immunization record (dated on or AFTER August 15th, 2018) is required for entry into kindergarten.
2. Vision exam is required for entry into kindergarten (dated within one year of school entry).
3. Dental exam is required for entry into kindergarten (dated on or after 11/15/18)

All required documents can be found by clicking here

2019 – 2020 6th grade requirements:

1. A current physical examination is required for entry into the 6^th grade (dated on / after 8/15/18). Please do not turn in a physical dated BEFORE 8/15/18.
2. Proof of receiving 1 dose of Tdap.
3. Proof of receiving 3 hepatitis B vaccines.
4. Proof of having received 2 doses of varicella vaccines.
5. Proof of having received 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after the 11^th birthday.

All required documents can be found by clicking here

Dental Requirements:

Students in kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade also must have had a dental exam within 18 months of May 15 of that school year (no sooner than 11/15/18). Dental Examination Form

Are you searching for an innovative way to empower your children over the summer? Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to summer learning that combats boredom and keeps everyone engaged? Look no further! Visit the School District 54 Virtual Learning University to tackle challenges for literacy, math, science, social science, language and culture too! Each content area has multiple challenges to keep your children’s minds focused and active throughout the summer weeks! Within each category you will find family activities, individual activities and places to visit in our community and surrounding areas. We hope you’ll encourage your children to visit our Virtual Learning University often throughout the summer to challenge themselves and to keep your family learning together. Click here to access the Virtual Learning University or find the link under Popular Links on the District 54 website.

We are so excited to report that two of our students have advanced to the National Level of the Illinois State PTA Reflections.  Congratulations to Jacy and Karina!