Old Colony welcomes Catherine Crosby-Norton as our school nurse. She can be reached at ccrosbynorton@oldcolony.info or by calling (508) 763-8011 x.130 or by fax at (774) 379-1591.
Release Forms
You may need to complete the following documents depending upon your individual son/daughter's needs. You will be notified by Mr. Parker, Principal, Mrs. Botelho, Vocational Coordinator, Mrs. Crosby-Norton, School Nurse, Guidance Dept. staff, and/or Mr. Trahan, Athletic Director, if these documents need to be completed for your son/daughter.
FamilyID Student Emergency Form
Parent Permission Form to Dispense Prescribed Medication
Licensed Prescriber Medication order
Student Self-Administration form
Return to Vocational setting after injury or illness form
Request for Religious Exemption
Tick Bite Season is (almost) Upon Us!
As we look to spring like weather and spend more time outside, we will likely encounter children who have had a tick bite.
- Removal of the tick should ideally be done within 36 hours. The area should be kept clean.
- Families should be referred to their health care providers to discuss if prophylaxis against Lyme Disease is appropriate. A single dose of doxycycline (4.4mg/kg up to a maximum of 200 mg is given).
- Families should be counseled on signs and symptoms be on the lookout for: bullseye rash, fatigue, fever, headache, myalgias, joint pain or swelling.
Flu Symptom Check List
for Families, Schools and Child Care Programs
Flu season in Massachusetts usually starts in the fall and runs through the spring. The main symptoms of influenza (flu) include fever in combination with a cough and/or sore throat. Some people may also have a runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and feel tired. Some people (especially young children) may also have diarrhea and vomiting.
To keep flu from spreading in the community it is important to keep your sick child at home when he or she has the flu. Use this form during flu season to determine whether your child should attend school or child care.
Where can I find more information about influenza ?
- www.mass.gov/flu
- www.cdc.gov/flu
- www.immunize.org
- Call the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800 or your local board of health