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Health & Guidance
SCHOOL NURSE SERVICESSchool Nurse Services provide first aid, make referrals for injuries and illness, and perform health assessments including vision and hearing testing. They help develop and manage plans for students with health concerns. They consult with teachers, students and parents in the management of health problems. They also provide health education to classrooms and individuals. Medications It is the policy of the Windham School Department to DISCOURAGE dispensing of medications at school. If your child requires a medication at school for a permanent or chronic condition such as asthma, convulsive disorder, bee sting allergy, etc., please contact the school nurse so that safe arrangements can be made. This includes inhalers for asthma. If your child has a prescription for an acute or short-term illness (i.e. ear or respiratory infection) please alter the medication schedule so the medication can be received at home. If this is not possible, a ONE DAY SUPPLY may be brought to school in a durable, clearly labeled container with written instructions signed by the parents. The child MUST bring the medication to the office at the beginning of the school day. Please call if you have any questions about our policy. Our desire is to make this a safe place for your children. Your help in this matter will be appreciated.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
The Guidance Counselor helps each child develop, identify and learn to make sound choices and decisions through classroom, small group, and/or individual sessions. She consults with teachers, students and parents on personal, academic, and social emotional issues. Pam Lanz is the Manchester School Guidance Counselor. Her primary role in the school is to support the social and emotional growth and development of children so they can academically achieve to their maximum potential. Ms. Lanz provides structured learning experiences in the classrooms, facilitates small group counseling sessions and meets individually with students, parents and teachers. Consultation with parents, teachers and administrators is also provided. Parenting books and materials are available upon request. Referrals to community mental health providers and other community resources are also available.
To support students and their families, Ms. Lanz is a member of the Student Assistance Team and attends PETs. She is the coordinator of the "New Families Night"and is actively involved in the annual Health Fair Day and participates in D.A.R.E. Alternatives Day. She is involved in transitioning activities for all third, fourth and fifth grade students. She maintains the Manchester School gardens in partnership with Mrs. Sanborn's fourth grade classroom.
To maximize her role as a support person to children and their families, she does not provide direct support to parents in court proceedings involving divorce and/or other family change issues. Ms. Lanz welcomes student and parent questions and/or suggestions for improving her guidance and counseling programs.
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