More than half the teachers in 2008 had advanced degrees. The average teacher in District 57 has over 12 years of experience.

Health Office

Questions about medication, physical exams, and communicable diseases are the ones most frequently asked by parents. Please call or email the nurse with concerns or questions during the school day, or refer to the following information. Nurses
Kim Galloway, Fairview
kgalloway@fairview.dist57.org
847.394.7320; fax: 7328		 Holly Napravnik, Lions Park
hnapravnik@lions.dist57.org
847-394-7330; fax: 7338
Pam Biasco, Westbrook
pbiasco@westbrook.dist57.org
847-394-7340; fax: 7349		 Judi Brown, Lincoln
jbrown@lincoln.dist57.org
847-394-7350; fax: 7358

Health notices

From the Nurse
02/19/2010

If your child requires medication to be administered at school, you must provide the following:

1. An order from the doctor,
2. Parent’s signature on medication form (obtain from the school nurse or our...

Healthy Eating Information
01/5/2010

Here are some recommended websites for parents and community members to find information on healthy eating:

Information for kids, teachers, families. Also lists some grant opportunities for wellness initiatives:...

Westbrook News
12/19/2009

From Westbrook's "Latest News" comes these suggestions- Although the district recognizes that individual birthday celebrations, classroom parties, and holiday parties are a tradition at school, we encourage alternatives...

Thanks for the help!
12/11/2009

Thank you to all the volunteers and parents who attended Thursday's H1N1 clinic throughout the district. Please remember that some children may need a second dose in approximately 28 days. This follow up vaccination will...

Wellness Resources
12/9/2009

Enclosed are a number of Wellness websites resources recommended by the district:

How to read a nutritional label:
...

H1N1 UPDATE: Volunteer Vaccination Date Set
11/30/2009

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has informed District 57 that the H1N1 Volunteer Vaccination date for all District 57 schools will be Thursday, December 10, 2009.

Information packets with...

H1N1 Announcement
11/19/2009

The Board voted to approve the District’s participation in the H1N1 Volunteer School Vaccination Program with the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). We do not yet have a firm date of when the CCDPH will be...

H1N1 Volunteer Vaccination Info
11/4/2009

H1N1: District 57 has expressed an initial interest in being part of the H1N1 volunteer vaccination program sponsored by the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). However, at this time, the District has not yet...

Flu Guideline Update
10/16/2009

District 57 continues to work closely with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Cook County Department of Public Health to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning schools...

Head Lice Management
09/24/2009

Head lice are wingless insects about the size of a sesame seed. They are parasites, meaning they need a host (person) for nourishment. Their color is light tan but may turn to brown or reddish after feeding. Head lice...

Downloadable documents

In accordance with the Green Cleaning Schools Act, District 57 strives to be a completely Green Illinois School District, reflected in all District environments, both internal and external. The Wellness Task Force addressed several areas pertaining to this topic and general statements regarding these topics are listed within.

Updated 2009

Wellness Task Force Procedures Manual
12/7/2009

Por favor descargue. Pdf para obtener una copia de la forma de voluntariado H1N1 de vacunación en español.

H1N1 de voluntariado forma de Vacunación-Español
11/30/2009

Proszę pobrać. Pdf za kopię Wolontariat H1N1 postaci szczepień w języku polskim.

Wolontariat Szczepienia H1N1 formie-polski
11/30/2009

Please download this .pdf for a copy of the H1N1 Volunteer Vaccination form in English.

UPDATE- download fixed. Now works.

H1N1 Volunteer Vaccination form- English
11/30/2009

Please use this form for Physical and Immunizations.

Immunization Physical Form
11/10/2009

Please see attached for District 57's medication administration policy.

Medication Administration policy
11/10/2009

Please download for the physician medication request form.

Physician Medication Request Form
11/10/2009

Taken from Board Policy manual, section 6:50 regarding general school wellness policy.

School Wellness Board Policy
10/15/2009

In January 2008, a state law was passed (Public Act 95-671) requiring that all children enrolling in kindergarten in a public, private, or parochial school shall receive an eye examination. This examination must be by an optometrist or physician who provides complete eye examinations. According to the law, this exam must be submitted to school no later than October 15, 2008. A hard copy of the Illinois Department of Public Health Eye Examination Form and instructions will be available with registration packets.

Eye Examination
09/24/2009

The Illinois Department of Public Health requires a dental examination of all children in kindergarten, second and sixth grades. The authorized form must be completed and submitted to the school health office by May 15th of the child’s kindergarten, second or sixth grade school year. Exams completed up to 18 months prior to the May 15th deadline will be accepted. A hard copy of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dental Examination Form and instructions will be sent home at the start of the 18 month time frame.

Dental Exam form
09/24/2009