Daisy Ingraham Elementary School

 Caitlin Bialek, LPN

Phone: (860) 399-7925 ext: 1348

Fax: (860) 399-2002 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:15am-3:15pm

Email: cbialek@westbrookctschools.org

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nurse_bialek_caitlin/

• Annual Health Update Form
• "Blue Form" Health Assessment Form
• "Yellow Form" Early Childhood Health Assessment Form
• Medication Administration Authorization Form 
• Asthma Action Plan (0-11 years old)
• Food/Insect Allergy Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan
• Diabetic Action Plan

• When a child is absent from school, please call the school to inform us of the reason for his/her absence.  It is helpful to know why a student is absent because we track illnesses throughout the school year.
• Please call the health office if your child has any new medical conditions such as asthma, food allergies, migraines, ADD/ADHD, diabetes, etc
• Please alert the school nurse if your child is taking any medication, or if your child’s medication changes.  This is very important so that the nurses can be on the alert for possible side effects.
• Should a temporary or permanent condition prohibit your child from participation in Physical Education class, you MUST provide the school nurse with a physician’s note documenting the condition and the physical restrictions.
• Be sure to update the health office if your home, work or cell phone numbers change.
• Please be sure your child is appropriately dressed for the weather, including a hat, gloves, boots, and snow pants in the winter, and a hat and sunscreen in the warmer months.
• Make sure your child has appropriate footwear.  Sneakers are the best choice for recess and physical education.
• Accidents happen.  It is a good idea for younger children to pack a spare set of clothes to stay in their backpacks.
• Treat minor things at home so your child does not miss learning time coming to the health office for chapped lips, bug bites, or poison ivy.

• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Apple Slices or Banana
• Dried Fruit
• Veggie Straws
• Kale Chips
• Popcorn (Always check label)
• Coconut Milk Yogurt
• Rice Crackers/Cakes
• Sun Butter (to put on crackers) 
• Animal Crackers
• Hummus/Guac
• Veggies
• Grapes & Berries
• Clementines
• Turkey Jerky
• Pretzels
• Pumpkin Seeds

Eating breakfast is the most important meal of the day!  A healthy breakfast is essential to fuel your child’s brain.  Overnight, your body uses stored glucose, and by morning the body is essentially fasting.  Eating breakfast replenishes this glucose and provides children the fuel they need to maintain their energy throughout the morning.  Studies have shown that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better in school and sports.  Students who do not eat breakfast tend to get sleepy at school and have a hard time paying attention. 

The health office sees many students daily who do not eat breakfast and then complain of headaches and stomach aches.  The health office does not have a supply of food to give kids who do not eat breakfast daily. Normally, the reason they do not eat is because they don’t have time in the morning.   Packing a “to go” breakfast to eat when they get to school is a good option or utilizing the breakfast service in the school cafeteria.  If your child doesn’t have time in the morning to eat, consider packing a yogurt, fruit, cheese, whole grain crackers, or breakfast shake. These are great options to eat on the go in the car or bus. 

 Choosing breakfast foods for your child that are rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein while low in added sugar may boost kids' attention span, concentration, and memory.  These are all essential to have a productive school day!