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When to Keep Your Child Home from School – Screening Guidelines
Prior to coming to school each day, families should screen their student(s) for any symptoms that could indicate a health concern. This practice serves to protect students and staff. Should there be any concern about symptoms that may appear to … Continue reading
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Coronavirus Information
March 2, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Penn Manor School District is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. The school district is closely monitoring health information regarding Coronavirus COVID-19. As we do in all health-related … Continue reading
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Health Screening Results
Health screening results will again be posted to the Parent Portal in Sapphire. The Health Screenings include height/weight (BMI), vision, hearing and scoliosis in applicable grades. If you prefer or require a paper copy of your child’s BMI letter, please … Continue reading
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Physicals, Dentals, and Immunizations Reminder
Just a reminder as we close out this school year and head into summer… All students in Kindergarten, 6th, and 11th grades are required to have completed physical exams. All students in Kindergarten, 3rd, and 7th grades are required to have … Continue reading
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Medication Pick-Up Reminder
Reminder: If you child currently has medication in the Nurse’s office please plan to pick it up on or before the last day of school, June 7th. Medication must be picked up and signed by a parent/guardian. Medication that is not … Continue reading
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Sports Physicals
High School Sports Physicals Dates: June 19th and July 26th Times: Both days are from 8-11:00 AM Location: High School Nurse Office Cost: $20.00 If paying by check, make payable to Dr. Timothy Weaver No appointment needed. For details other … Continue reading
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Physicals, Dentals, and Immunizations
Just a reminder as we close out this school year and head into summer… All students in Kindergarten, 6th, and 11th grades are required to have completed physical exams. All students in Kindergarten, 3rd, and 7th grades are required to have … Continue reading
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Epi-Pen Recall
MedWatch – The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program EpiPen and and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector: Recall – Failure to Activate Device AUDIENCE: Consumer, Pharmacy ISSUE: Mylan N.V. announced that Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company and Mylan’s manufacturing … Continue reading
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New State Immunization Regulations Effective August 2017
School Vaccination Information for Parents The Department of Health is changing school immunization regulations beginning in August 2017. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school in the commonwealth are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine preventable … Continue reading
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Sealant Saturday February 18th
Free Dental Exams and Sealants DATE: February 18th (this Saturday) TIME: 8am – Noon COST: FREE Oral Exams, Bite-Wing X-Rays, Sealants (and cleaning if time allows)! Insured or Uninsured doesn’t matter. There’s no charge – but you must call for … Continue reading
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