unless you want the stress that goes with it...... Emergency in Athletics. Normally I don't have to deal with these things, but today I did. (I over reacted a little, but would not change anything) A...
Fidget Spinners. I first heard of them through here, so I looked them up and thought wonder how long will it take to get here. Well their here!!!! I am on a high school campus thus I have some big...
cooties_are_real replied to ArryOtter's topic in School
Depends on the relationship with the dr.'s office. I'm in a small town so we have good relationships with dr. offices. One of the quickest ways I have used to get a delinquent shot record is to not...
cooties_are_real replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School
Yes, Ag and Auto Mechanics can keep you busy. This brought back a memory from a few years back. Shortly after the 2nd semester started, they had put some athletic boys out in the AG shop who were not...
...when you call a parent about a student. I hate it when I get a call from a Little Darling's parent wanting to know what is wrong with their LD , because they missed a call from the school. When I...
cooties_are_real replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School
My boss has explored getting disposable cellphones. One things we come across is parent is out of minutes, but can receive text. Not sure if she has presented it, but sure would be
cooties_are_real replied to taylorstevenson's topic in School
I got my start when my kids started school. I sub'd for the district for 1 year. Then the year after that, I got a call from the district nurse. She was a take charge type of gal. She called me and...
cooties_are_real replied to Amethya's topic in School
If it involves another student and needs to be reported to the AP's, I do that first. If the injury warrants a call, I will. I am very cautious about calling and giving any information other than the...
cooties_are_real replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School
Had this happen just today. Little Darling was being, oh so, dramatic, so I wanted to talk to someone. Left messages on every number on the list. Walked out of the office and heard this on the Walkie,...
cooties_are_real replied to it'snotatumor's topic in School
We have a medical history file on each student. We started those when my son was in kindergarten (he graduated 2015). We keep all our emergency care forms, important dr notes and anything the nurse...
cooties_are_real replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School
May 26th for me!!! My daughter's last day will be May 19th. I'm ready for her to graduate. Between family issues and migraines, we are fighting hard for her to
cooties_are_real replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
I know we have visited this subject several times on several different threads, but here goes. You have a new number, but fail to inform the school. You even have a student with a known medical...
Yesterday morning, I had to leave and come back before the bell rang for classes to start. On my way back, I noticed a student walking away from the campus. I recognized the little darling and asked...
cooties_are_real replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Had Little Darling (female) come into my office and ask me if I had a razor. What!? When asked what for she said her underarms needed to be shaved. Said she normally does it in the shower, but did not...
cooties_are_real replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School
Nose, Lip, and male ear piercings. You sign that you read and understand the Student hand book, so why should you get to be special and walk around out of dress code? Snowflake come into the office...
cooties_are_real replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
I give out baggies with ice and not actual "ice pack". We have a "student store" that has ice and i get mine from them. I have said no to ice packs before, but I am on a high school campus. However,...
cooties_are_real replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School
Update: Student returned this morning. She was sent to my office for "anxiety". After talking with her for a short time, I walked with her to the counselor's office. Long story short, she is having...
cooties_are_real replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School
Yes. I remember one time when my daughter complained of a earache and with in 5 min she was crying and screaming because of the pain. She is not a complainer. So, I would have just made an...
Just had a mom, who is on my campus(HS), call me and ask me what the protocol for the elementary campus. I asked her about what she launched into her story. Her daughter was hurt at church on Sunday...
cooties_are_real replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School
I do the same. But there times when I am busy and cannot (or forget) to call or take the time to look at an old injury. I have had parents get upset because I didn't call or do anything. I listen to...