[Praiser]

Do any of you have the problem that I am experiencing ??
When a teacher is absent and has a sub, I will notice an increase in clinic visits that day. Today we have lots of subs in the building and my "visitors" are almost out of control here ! Do you have this in your school ?


Thanks

Praiser

[missfixit]

When the cat's away the mice will play!
At the beginning of the school year I have the opportunity to meet with the new subs, part of that time is spent discussing "when to send a child to the nurse". Not sure that it actually helps, but I do it anyway. I think what you are going through is one of the perks of the job! :-)

[kymaja]

Happens all the time.... yesterday we had a new sub on campus and therefore alot of kids began trickling in with a variety of complaints. For example, one complained of a stomachache, but when asked what he'd had for lunch, he replied "four tacos and two chocolate milks". After a temp check, he was sent back and told his food would digest just fine while doing his work). Luckily, we have a "core" group of subs so they know the "frequent flyers" and "complainers".

I have a "When to Send a Student to the Nurse" outline which I give to the teachers to put in their sub folder. Not really sure if it helps, but it's a good try!

Have a great one