SPS RN TEAM NEWSLETTER
Summer 2021 Edition
We Did It!
I am overcome with gratitude for the lessons learned, challenges met, and adventures had during this history making school year.
The SPS RN Team wishes you all a safe and restful summer break.
With gratitude,
Danielle Gallan MSN-PH, RN
Introducing Our Newest Addition to the SPS RN Team!
SPS RN Team
Danielle Gallan, MSN-PH, RN, Supervisor of Health Services~ 781-344-4000 ext 51264
Suzanne Barrett, BSN, RN, NCSN Stoughton High School~ 781-344-7001 ext 2131
s_barrett@stoughtonschools.org
Sue McDonnell, BSN, RN, NCSN, O’Donnell Middle School~ 781-344-7002 ext 6161
s_mcdonnell@stoughtonschools.org
Ferisha Hassan-Seemungal, BSN, RN, SHS/OMS Float~
f_seemungal@stoughtonschools.org
Donna Kaplan, MEd, BSN, RN, South Elementary School~ 781-344-7004 ext 2
Sheray (Williams) Houle, BSN, RN, Gibbons Elementary School~ 781-344-7008 ext 2
s_williams@stoughtonschools.org
Jennifer Slade, BSN, RN, NCSN, Dawe Elementary School~ 781-344-7007 ext 2
Emilie Driscoll, BSN, RN, Wilkins Elementary School~ 781-344-7005 ext 2
e_driscoll@stoughtonschools.org
Theresa Staulo, BSN, RN, Hansen Elementary School~ 781-344-7006 ext 2
Noelia Woodward, BSN, RN, Jones Early Childhood Center~ 781-344-7003 ext 3
Physicals
Per the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, an in-person physical exam within one year before the start of school is required for any new students entering SPS. Students seeking to participate in athletics should have documentation of an in-person physical exam conducted annually prior to their participation in competitive athletics.
Please submit updated physical exams to your respective School Nurse for students entering 4th, 7th or 10th grades. At this time, telemedicine visits are acceptable for these students if the last physical exam on file is not older than four years. Otherwise, an in-person physical exam is required for students entering these grades.
End of the year reminders from the school clinics
Please make arrangements with your school nurse to pick up your child's medication on the last day of school-June 15(parent/guardian or designated adult). Please ensure that your student's doctor’s orders are up to date for camp/summer programs. And last but not least, doctor’s orders must be updated every year and provided to your school nurse for any medications and treatments provided in school. Any questions or concerns please reach out to your child's school nurse.
Sun Safety Tips
9 Ways to Protect Your Skin (Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/sun-safety-tips)
- Wear sunscreen every day, in all weather and in every season. It should have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 and say "broad-spectrum" on the label, which means it protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Put it on at least 15 minutes before going outside. Use 1 ounce, which would fill a shot glass.
- Reapply sunscreen at least every 80 minutes, or more often if you're sweating or swimming.
- Wear sunglasses with total UV protection.
- Wear wide-brimmed hats, and long-sleeved shirts and pants.
- Avoid being out in the sun as much as possible from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Check your skin regularly so you know what's normal for you and to notice any changes or new growths.
- Choose cosmetics and contact lenses that offer UV protection. You still need to use sunscreen and wear sunglasses with broad-spectrum sun protection.
- If you're a parent, protect your child's skin and practice those habits together.
- Don't use tanning beds