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@d57.org
847.394.7320 ext: 4102; fax: 7328		 Holly Napravnik, Lions Park
hnapravnik@d57.org
847-394-7330 ext: 3102; fax: 7338
Pam Biasco, Westbrook
pbiasco@d57.org
847-394-7340 ext: 2003; fax: 7349		 Jill Hoff, Lincoln
jhoff@d57.org
847-394-7350 ext: 5004; 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 forms

Administration of Medication in Schools
Dental Exam form
Eye Exam Form- IL State
Immunization Physical Form
Self Administered Medication

Downloadable documents

Please see attached for Administration of Medication in all schools.

Administration of Medication in Schools
05/4/2012

Please see the attached .pdf for instructions for a Mayonnaise Lice Treatment.

Mayo Head Lice Treatment
09/29/2011

Please see attached .pdf for the Illinois State Eye Exam form.

Eye Exam Form- IL State
03/16/2011

Please see the attached .pdf for a list of Immunization Clinics in the area.

Immunization Clinics
03/15/2011

Please see attached .pdf for the Self Administered Medication form.

Self Administered Medication
03/14/2011

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
03/10/2011