District Nurse
Robyn Skwira, RN, BSN, PHN
Licensed School Nurse District Nurse x1245 rskwira@pierz.k12.mn.us COVID-19 RAPID TEST KITS Request for rapid test kits for symptomatic students at Healy, Pioneer or Holy Trinity can be arranged by emailing Robyn at rskwira@pierz.k12.mn.us or calling 320-468-6458 x2213. COVID Vaccines now approved for all ages 5+ Local facilities providing pediatric vaccinations Essentia Health Pierz - call for an appointment - 320-468-2587 Thrifty White Pierz - pediatric doses available, book appointments online https://www.thriftywhite.com/seasonal-vaccine CHI Family Medical Center - Little Falls - call for appointment - 320-631-7000 Coborn's Pharmacy Little Falls - book appointment online https://book.securedata-trans.com/ctj32n14/#/ Walgreen's Little Falls - book appointments online https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid/19/landing?vaccineType=covid?ban=R122_covidboosters_header_scheduler |
Confidential Health Form (updated yearly): Please fill out one form per child attending Pierz Schools (click on the graphic above)! This will give us updated information and timely access to your child's health history and needs. This is required for all children attending Pierz Schools PK-12. All information is confidential.
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School Health Policy
Students exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms should be kept home from school. If symptoms develop during the school day, you will be called to pick up your student, they will not be permitted to ride the bus home.
1. Temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 C) - students may return to school when they have been fever free (temperature under 100.0) for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of medications.
2. Vomiting - 2 or more episodes of vomiting. Students should be kept home for 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting.
3. Diarrhea - 2 or more episodes of vomiting. Students should be kept home for 24 after the last episode of diarrhea.
4.Suspicious rash
6. Mouth sores accompanied by drooling.
7. COVID Symptoms or a member of the household has tested positive for COVID.
COVID Protocol
Ill Student
If a student is displaying COVID symptoms 1 major (cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, fever over 100.4) or 2 minor symptoms (sore throat, fatigue, body aches, congestion, runny nose, headache, nausea or vomiting) please keep them home. Siblings may come to school if they are well. Testing is strongly encouraged. Rapid test kits are available through school - please keep your student home and contact Robyn Skwira at rskwira@pierz.k12.mn.us or 320-468-6458 x2213 to set up pick up of a test kit. Kits are to be taken at home, and are only for symptomatic students.
Close Contact
exposed to a positive case, and the case does NOT live in the home:
Close contacts may attend only if they are 100% symptom free. Testing is strongly recommended after 5 days of exposure to rule out infection. Rapid test kits are available for close contacts who are symptomatic - please request via email or phone and do not come into the building if you have symptoms. If asymptomatic a send out (not rapid) test should be obtained from your medical provider or a test center.
Ill Family member
If a family member has COVID symptoms, but has not yet tested positive, students may come to school if they are well.
Positive Cases
Student Positive
positive student must be out of school for 10 full days - day zero being the date that symptoms began or date of test if asymptomatic, returning on day 11
Family member positive
7 Day return
Students may return after 7 full days (day 0 is the first day of exposure, return on day 8) if all of the following criteria is met
*PCR test on or after day 5 of exposure
*100% symptom free
*PCR test is negative
10 day Return
Students may return after 10 full days (day 0 is the first day of exposure, return on day 11) if they are 100% symptom free without a test.
Fully Vaccinated
If a student is fully vaccinated, and live in the same home as a positive case, they may still come to school as long as they are 100% symptom free.
If at any time a student becomes symptomatic, please keep them home. Rapid test kits are available through school by contacting Robyn Skwira via phone or email.
Students exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms should be kept home from school. If symptoms develop during the school day, you will be called to pick up your student, they will not be permitted to ride the bus home.
1. Temperature over 100.4 degrees F (38 C) - students may return to school when they have been fever free (temperature under 100.0) for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of medications.
2. Vomiting - 2 or more episodes of vomiting. Students should be kept home for 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting.
3. Diarrhea - 2 or more episodes of vomiting. Students should be kept home for 24 after the last episode of diarrhea.
4.Suspicious rash
6. Mouth sores accompanied by drooling.
7. COVID Symptoms or a member of the household has tested positive for COVID.
COVID Protocol
Ill Student
If a student is displaying COVID symptoms 1 major (cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, fever over 100.4) or 2 minor symptoms (sore throat, fatigue, body aches, congestion, runny nose, headache, nausea or vomiting) please keep them home. Siblings may come to school if they are well. Testing is strongly encouraged. Rapid test kits are available through school - please keep your student home and contact Robyn Skwira at rskwira@pierz.k12.mn.us or 320-468-6458 x2213 to set up pick up of a test kit. Kits are to be taken at home, and are only for symptomatic students.
Close Contact
exposed to a positive case, and the case does NOT live in the home:
Close contacts may attend only if they are 100% symptom free. Testing is strongly recommended after 5 days of exposure to rule out infection. Rapid test kits are available for close contacts who are symptomatic - please request via email or phone and do not come into the building if you have symptoms. If asymptomatic a send out (not rapid) test should be obtained from your medical provider or a test center.
Ill Family member
If a family member has COVID symptoms, but has not yet tested positive, students may come to school if they are well.
Positive Cases
Student Positive
positive student must be out of school for 10 full days - day zero being the date that symptoms began or date of test if asymptomatic, returning on day 11
Family member positive
7 Day return
Students may return after 7 full days (day 0 is the first day of exposure, return on day 8) if all of the following criteria is met
*PCR test on or after day 5 of exposure
*100% symptom free
*PCR test is negative
10 day Return
Students may return after 10 full days (day 0 is the first day of exposure, return on day 11) if they are 100% symptom free without a test.
Fully Vaccinated
If a student is fully vaccinated, and live in the same home as a positive case, they may still come to school as long as they are 100% symptom free.
If at any time a student becomes symptomatic, please keep them home. Rapid test kits are available through school by contacting Robyn Skwira via phone or email.
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Immunization Requirements
Minnesota law mandates that children enrolled in a school program be current with specific immunizations, or provide a legal exemption to the school. Failure to comply with immunization requirements or provide exemption documentation may result in exclusion from school. View the Immunization Requirements form below to see if your child is up to date. If you have any questions regarding your child's immunization status, please contact the school nurse's office. Immunization Requirements Immunization Exemption Form Medications in School Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prescription medication may be administered at school. Per district policy the following documentation must be provided before any medications may be administered. OTC authorization completed and signed by the parent for any non-prescription medication administered during school hours. Over the Counter Medication Form Prescription authorization completed by and signed by the health care provider and parent for any prescription medication administered during school hours. Prescription Medication Form Medications must come in the original container, and must not be expired. It is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian to provide the medication to the school. Medications will be administered out of the school health office by designated, trained staff. Are you new to our district? Do you have young children not yet enrolled in our school? It is important that we have your family's information on file so we can stay in touch about your child's education. We partner with Mid-State Education District to provide Early Childhood Screenings. If your child has not been screened, please contact Beka Swisher at 320-631-2509. SMART SNACKS! The Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides a smart snack calculator on their website to help students and parents determine if the snacks they are eating are considered healthy. |
Screening Programs
The following screenings are done annually on all students in the following grades: Vision: K-7 and 10 Hearing: K-7 and 10 Any student will be screened upon the request of the teacher, student, or parent at any time. Early Childhood Screening PIONEER ELEMENTARY Early Childhood Screening is a simple careful check for vision, hearing, development, immunization review and family circumstances that may affect development. It is required by the state for all children for entrance into kindergarten. The program is designed to find problems that can be corrected by early treatment. The screenings are held at Pioneer Elementary School three times a year for children who have turned three in the last quarter. Screenings are generally held in Fall, Winter and Summer. Parents will receive a phone call approximately two weeks before the screening. If you have any questions about this program or a child who is four and has not been screened, please call Robyn Skwira, District Nurse at 468-6458 ext 1245. Please email ecs@midstate.k12.mn.us to inquire about an appointment. Health Education Classes Handwashing: K-3 Lice Facts Dental Health: K - 3 Growth and Development: 4th grade girls & 5th grade Girls Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv21b3ZpSLg&t=9s Boys Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XF0awGRTWs Child Protection/Abuse Prevention: 4th Grade Protect Yourself Rules: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMTBl9Bfl_A Emotional Abuse: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf6IYbE1DmA Disease Specific Educational Resources Asthma Asthma 101 www.allergyasthmanetwork.org/education/asthma/ Is your child's asthma controlled? |
