Welcome to the Apshawa Health Page

The following information is provided to keep you informed of West Milford health office policies and procedures and to promote a healthy school environment.

Apshawa School Nurse

Mrs. Pamela Tavarone-Biesiada, BSN, RN

(973) 838-2763

Fax (973) 838-6896

[email protected]

Coronavirus Resource Kit

Click on links for valuable information about the Coronavirus:

VIDEO: How to talk to your children about coronavirus
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19 (NEW)
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (NEW)
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
Friendly Comic for kids about the Coronavirus
Handwashing
Proper Handwashing
Video about Handwashing
NJ Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)




Stop the Spread of Germs

Prevention of COVID-How to protect yourself







Distance Learning for Kindergarten

Distance Learning-Bike Safety

Distance Learning-Safety Signs

Distance Learning-Sun Safety

Fact Sheet for Parents: Sports-Related Eye Injuries in Youth
http://www.nj.gov/education/students/safety/health/SportsRelatedEyeInjury.pdf

MANDATED IMMUNIZATIONS for students entering Grade 6:
TDAP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis) and Meningococcal Vaccines are required for your child to enter 6th grade, which is mandated by the State of New Jersey.  A copy of these vaccines must be presented to the health office before your child can start 6th grade.  If your child has had these vaccines, please forward the documentation to Mrs. Tavarone-Biesiada.  

N.J.S.A. 18A: 40-21.2 requires that school districts annually distribute the educational fact sheet on meningitis to parents or guardians of students entering sixth grade.  Meningococcal FAQ.pdf



GRADE 6 PARENTS & GUARDIANS:
Any student participating in after school fitness or sports clubs must have a physical within 365 days prior to the start of that club.  Please click on the links below for the forms.  
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/records/athleticphysicalsform.pdf
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/records/HealthHistoryUpdate.pdf
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/services/SuddenCardiacDeathPamphletSignOffSheet.pdf
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/services/cardiac.pdf

CHANGES TO PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Please make sure your personal information (i.e.: name, address, phone, work, cells) are updated in the Realtime Parent Portal.  Please make sure your child's physician name and phone number are also in the Portal.  Log into the Realtime Parent Portal and click on Contacts on the left.  Click update information to update any category.

HONEYWELL ALERT!
PARENTS...If your phone number has changed you must update your HONEYWELL ALERT information.  Click here to access the Honeywell Site.

HEALTH FORMS

Student & Athletic Accident Insurance Information FY19.pdf
Student Physical Exam.pdf

Student Dental Form.rtf
Student Health History.pdf
Asthma Treatment Plan - Student.pdf
Medication Form for Allergic Reaction.doc
Food Allergy Questionnaire.doc
Medication request to dispense_1.doc
Emergency Information Form.PDF
Seizure Action Plan
Seizure Questionnaire for Parents
Annual Athletic Preparticipation Physical Form 
Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet.pdf
SuddenCardiacDeathSignOffSheet.pdf

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Health Handbook.pdf 
Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value .pdf
FAQ about birthdays and Celebrations.pdf
Head Lice Information.pdf
NJ Parent Link
Flu_ A Guide for Parents.pdf
Whooping Cough (Pertussis).pdf
Chicken Pox (Varicella).pdf
Meningococcal FAQ.pdf
HPV Vaccination Info.pdf