Advice?

[kkrlaa5512]

Hello all! When I found this site I was very excited to see a support group for this specialty! I am a new grad (August) and I got a position as a sub for my county in November. I completely fell in love with doing this. So when my supervisor called me and told me she just posted a position for a school (an elementary school - which is my favorite) I jumped on it. I was just wondering if there was any advice any of you could give me? Any pointers, must haves, ideas for dealing with frequent situations, and any supplies you recommend that you yourself use. Anything would be greatly appreciated as I embark on this new chapter!

[mycsm]

c/o being sick, check temp, fever=send home

vomiting,in your office/class send home. I never believe the old "I just threw up in the bathroom"

possible broken ankle arm wrist= call parent for pick to get checked

severe emergency= 911

menses= rest x 15 min,return to class, I don't leave work for my period, you don't leave school

sore throat=check temp, cough drop (with permission form parent) back to class. Nopermiss for cough drop..cup of water

bad stomach ache= use my bathroom, check temp=return to class

injury over the weekend and you need ice=I dont give it with out a doctors order. I know "it's only ice", but if the knucklehad keep the icepack on too long and burns his own skin=yup, I'm responsible

headache= check temp, rest x 15 min..inquire why they didnt come in during THEIR lunch hour and how many tests do they have scheduled rest of afternoon?

Stomachache beginning of school=why didnt you eat bkfst? oh you didnt have time..well, I have three kids to get ready, bkfst and lunches to do and I ate bkfst. heres two crackers go back to class

You want to be excused from gym why?? no note from parents, no excuse. (some kids just hate to sweat)

Diabetics= follow the orders

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