Health and School Policies

HEALTH AND SCHOOL POLICIES

Illness and Other Absences

If your child is out sick for more than three consecutive days, you must submit a doctor’s note stating that your child may return to school. Please do not call the main office to report your child’s absence. Your child’s teacher will record all absences and the office will maintain a record based on the teacher’s notations.

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All children newly admitted to a New York City school are required by law to have a medical examination form showing a complete physical examination. The immunizations required for pre-k include: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) or diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP); polio, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, and varicella. Kindergarten students must have proof of the same immunizations, except for Hib. For grades one through five, the same immunizations are required except for Hib; and instead of DTaP or DTP, diphtheria-tetanus is permissible. Immunization requirements change from time to time, so for the most current requirements it is best to check with main office, or call the Bureau of Immunization at 212-676-2273.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Children will have vision and hearing screenings free of charge in the school. Parents will be notified of the results only if further testing is indicated.

Head Lice

Head lice, unfortunately, seems to be a given in an elementary school. However, we do take measures to keep it under control when we find that a child has been afflicted. If you suspect your child has head lice, please notify an administrator, your child’s teacher, or Pumpkin, our nurse, immediately. We will check that child and if she/he does have lice/nits, then every child in your class will be checked. Siblings will also be checked, and if necessary, the siblings’ classmates. A form letter will go out to the entire grade notifying parents that a child on that grade/in your class has lice, as well as giving very detailed instructions on how to get rid of the lice, if your child is infected.

Children who have lice may not come back to school until they have been cleared by our school nurse. However, the policy for “nits” has recently been changed by the Department of Education: children who have nits may be readmitted to the classroom. It is incumbent on us all to help manage a lice outbreak by both breaking the stigma associated with lice (it can happen to anyone!) and working together to make sure any suspected cases get reported and addressed. Anyone who has dealt with an infestation knows how incredibly stressful, time consuming, and costly the process of addressing the situation can be.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency notification cards (the Blue Card) are sent home for parents/guardians to complete at beginning of each school year. This card provides the school with information in case of an emergency involving your child during the school day. Please return this card promptly, and update the card during the year if there are changes. It is the only way the school can notify you, a designated relative, or a friend, if necessary.

Prohibited Items: Toys, Cell Phones, Heelies, Etc.

Toys, games and cards should be left at home. These items are not permitted in school—not even at lunchtime. It is a Department of Education policy that children do not have cell phones in school. If a teacher or staff person sees a child with a cell phone or hears one ring during class, he or she will retrieve it from the child and return it to the child’s parent/caregiver as soon as possible. Scooters and skateboards should also be left at home, but if a child does arrive to school on either of these, parents/caregivers should take it home with them as soon as the child enters school grounds. If a scooter or skateboard is left behind, it will be stored in the PTA room.

Lost and Found

Boxes for found items are located on the ground floor in the outer cafeteria. Please check this area for your child’s belongings. Unclaimed items are donated twice a year – December and June – to the Salvation Army.

School Emergency Evacuation Plan

In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation of P.S. 29, all students, teachers and staff will relocate to M.S. 293, located on Court Street between Baltic and Butler Streets. Classes that meet on the Kane Street side of P.S. 29 will exit on Henry Street, walk one block south to Degraw Street, then go east to Court Street and north two blocks to M.S. 293. Classes that meet on the Baltic Street side of P.S. 29 will exit on Henry Street, walk north to Warren Street then take Warren Street east to Court Street. At Court Street, they will walk two blocks south to M.S. 293. Staff will bring the blue emergency cards with them so they can contact students' families. Note also that P.S. 29 regularly holds fire drills and in-house safety drills in accordance with Department of Education and New York City guidelines.

Storm Closings

The Schools Chancellor, in consultation with other City officials, decides whether to close schools or delay their opening. The decision will be broadcast by 6:00 a.m. on most major local TV and radio stations.

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Health All children newly admitted to a New York City school are required by law to have a medical examination form showing a complete physical examination. The immunizations required for pre-k include: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) or diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP); polio, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, and varicella. Kindergarten students must have proof of the same immunizations, except for Hib. For grades one through five, the same immunizations are required except for Hib; and instead of DTaP or DTP, diphtheria-tetanus is permissible. Immunization requirements change from time to time, so for the most current requirements it is best to check with main office, or call the Bureau of Immunization at 212-676-2273. Vision and Hearing Screenings Children will have vision and hearing screenings free of charge in the school. Parents will be notified of the results only if further testing is indicated. Head Lice Head lice, unfortunately, seems to be a given in an elementary school. However, we do take measures to keep it under control when we find that a child has been afflicted. If you suspect your child has head lice, please notify an administrator, your child’s teacher, or Pumpkin, our nurse, immediately. We will check that child and if she/he does have lice/nits, then every child in your class will be checked. Siblings will also be checked, and if necessary, the siblings’ classmates. A form letter will go out to the entire grade notifying parents that a child on that grade/in your class has lice, as well as giving very detailed instructions on how to get rid of the lice, if your child is infected. Children who have lice may not come back to school until they have been cleared by our school nurse. However, the policy for “nits” has recently been changed by the Department of Education: children who have nits may be readmitted to the classroom. It is incumbent on us all to help manage a lice outbreak by both breaking the stigma associated with lice (it can happen to anyone!) and working together to make sure any suspected cases get reported and addressed. Anyone who has dealt with an infestation knows how incredibly stressful, time consuming, and costly the process of addressing the situation can be. Emergency Contacts Emergency notification cards (the Blue Card) are sent home for parents/guardians to complete at beginning of each school year. This card provides the school with information in case of an emergency involving your child during the school day. Please return this card promptly, and update the card during the year if there are changes. It is the only way the school can notify you, a designated relative, or a friend, if necessary. Prohibited Items: Toys, Cell Phones, Heelies, Etc. Toys, games and cards should be left at home. These items are not permitted in school—not even at lunchtime. It is a Department of Education policy that children do not have cell phones in school. If a teacher or staff person sees a child with a cell phone or hears one ring during class, he or she will retrieve it from the child and return it to the child’s parent/caregiver as soon as possible. Scooters and skateboards should also be left at home, but if a child does arrive to school on either of these, parents/caregivers should take it home with them as soon as the child enters school grounds. If a scooter or skateboard is left behind, it will be stored in the PTA room. Lost and Found Boxes for found items are located on the ground floor in the outer cafeteria. Please check this area for your child’s belongings. Unclaimed items are donated twice a year – December and June – to the Salvation Army. School Emergency Evacuation Plan In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation of P.S. 29, all students, teachers and staff will relocate to M.S. 293, located on Court Street between Baltic and Butler Streets. Classes that meet on the Kane Street side of P.S. 29 will exit on Henry Street, walk one block south to Degraw Street, then go east to Court Street and north two blocks to M.S. 293. Classes that meet on the Baltic Street side of P.S. 29 will exit on Henry Street, walk north to Warren Street then take Warren Street east to Court Street. At Court Street, they will walk two blocks south to M.S. 293. Staff will bring the blue emergency cards with them so they can contact students' families. Note also that P.S. 29 regularly holds fire drills and in-house safety drills in accordance with Department of Education and New York City guidelines. Storm Closings The Schools Chancellor, in consultation with other City officials, decides whether to close schools or delay their opening. The decision will be broadcast by 6:00 a.m. on most major local TV and radio stations.

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