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District Nurse

COVID related reporting form
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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.

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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


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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.

Check back here for more helpful videos on how to stay healthy!

Why soap is important!  
Bright Smiles
Handwashing with Nurse Robyn
Germs are not for sharing
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.

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COVID-19 - Local Testing Information
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.
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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?
Wellness Policy
Robyn Skwira, RN, BSN, PHN
District Nurse
x1245 rskwira@pierz.k12.mn.us
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District Office

112 Kamnic Street
Pierz, MN 56364
320-468-6458
DO Fax: 320-468-6408

High School

112 Kamnic Street
Pierz, MN 56364
HS Fax: 320-468-6577

Elementary

66 Kamnic Street
Pierz, MN 56364
EL Fax: 320-468-2841
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  • DISTRICT
    • District
    • District Calendar
    • District Vision and Info >
      • 2021-22 Tax Comparison
    • District Nurse/COVID info
    • Transportation/Busing
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      • Connected Learning Day Plan
    • Employment Opportunities
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    • School Board/Leadership
    • Enroll at Pierz Schools
    • All Staff Directory
    • About Pierz
    • District Testing Info
    • Reports
  • HIGH SCHOOL
    • High School
    • Healy Principal Page
    • Healy Parent Page
    • Daily Announcements
    • Departments and Staff
    • Counseling & Career Advising
    • Student Links
    • Chromebooks at Healy
    • Healy Media Center
    • PAP
    • Lunch Info
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  • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Elementary School
    • Pioneer Principal Page
    • Pioneer Parent Page
    • Early Childhood
    • Pioneer Media Center
    • Classrooms and Staff
    • Pioneer Lunch
    • Pioneer PTO
    • Chromebooks at Pioneer
    • Student Support Services-Pioneer
    • Staff Resources
  • STUDENT ACTIVITIES
    • Student Activities
    • Healy Student Activities
    • Activity Calendar
    • Wall of Fame
    • Pioneer Student Activities
    • Pierz Gearz
  • COMMUNITY ED
    • Community Ed
    • Early Childhood
    • Driver Education
    • Adult Classes
    • Youth Activities
    • Adult Basic Education
    • Facility Use
    • Defensive Driver Safety Program
    • Parent Guides: How to
  • District News & Updates
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      • Open Enrollment FAQs
      • Pioneer Pride eNewsletters
      • Education Today
      • REFERENDUM 2018
    • DISTRICT NEWS & UPDATES
  • Graduation 2022
    • Meet the Class of 2022
    • Honor Graduates
    • Grad Bash Info