Hello, families!
As we approach the beginning of the 2021/2022 School Year, I am reaching out to families to update our health care plans at school. Below is listed the required documentation for students with health care needs and/or medications at school.
Ann Arbor Schools requires a Medication Administration Form signed by both a physician and a parent or guardian in order to administer medications in school.
1. Medication Administration Form is for Administration of Medications by School Personnel - Prescription/ Non-prescription Medications. Inhalers, Epi-pens, Ritalin, own supply of Tylenol, Ibuprofen) that are given to the student by school personnel. Medication Administration Form
2. Self-Carry and Self-Administration Medication-This is for both prescription and non-prescription medications that the student will carry and administer (Ex: Ibuprofen, Inhaler, Epi-pens). Medication Self-Administration Form
3. Medication Administration Forms from your doctor's office may also be used. Please be sure there is a parent/guardian signature on the form along with the physician's signature.
MEDICATIONS: All medications must be dropped off by a parent. Please make sure all medications (prescription and over the counter) are in their original packaging with prescription labels that match the medication forms.
Health Plans
Please submit updated Food Allergy/ Asthma Action Plans for those students with Asthma and/or Food Allergies.
Lunchroom:
There is a specific allergy table in the cafeteria that your child can sit at if preferred. The lunchroom staff are trained and assist students sitting at this table. Please let me know if you want your child to sit at the allergy table.
School Lunches:
If your child will be eating school lunches and has dietary restrictions, call the Food Service Office to speak with the Dietitian at 734-994-2265. Print and complete the Request for Dietary Needs form: Request for Special Dietary Needs Form
Another helpful item is that AAPS uses an interactive school menu called Nutrislice: https://a2schools.nutrislice.com/menus-eula You can use this link to find out what is served for breakfast and lunch and navigate ingredients.
Immunizations
All students entering Y5, Kindergarten or new to AAPS are required by Michigan State Law to submit documentation of childhood immunizations. Please go here for more information.
Please feel free to contact me with any concern you may have or if your child has any health needs that may require an individualized Health Care Plan (HCP) prior to him/her starting school, please reach out to me by email at shipleyl@aaps.k12.mi.us or my district cell phone 734 661-9742 as soon as possible.
Leslie Shipley, RN, BSN
Mitchell School Nurse
