TO REPORT AN ABSENCE CALL
516-441-4365

HEALTH OFFICE # 516-441-4360

mailto: PVNURSE@GREATNECK.K12.NY.US
ABSENCES

• When your child is going to be absent, call Parkville's Absence line at 516-441-4365. This voicemail line is available 24 hours a day. When you call, please leave your child's name, the name of the child's teacher, and the reason for the absence.
   
• If your child is going to be absent for an extended period of time, you should send in a written note or an email to your child's teacher and to Elizabeth Gebert, the school nurse. The note should be dated and include your child's name, the name of your child's teacher and the reason for the absence. Also please include the first date of the absence and the date your child will be returning to school.

#102 Physical Exam
#105 Dental

#110 Pre School Lead Requirement
#200 Immunization Record
#300 NYS Guide to Medication Administration
#301 Parent Authorization for Medication Administration
 302-Parent/MD Auth. for Medication

305-Asthma Action Plan
306 - Seizure Action Plan 
307- Food Allergy Action Plan 
501- Guidelines for Protective/Assistive/Immobilization Devices

In accordance with the guidelines established by the New York State Education Department, medications can be administered in school with:

• A written order from a doctor
• Written permission from the parent/guardian 

Medication must be delivered to the health office by the parent/guardian. 
*Under no circumstances should a child bring medication to school.

• Prescription medications should be in the original container with a pharmacy label. 
• Over-the-counter medication must also be in the original container/package with the name of the student written on the container. 

A completed physical exam form is required for all students in Prekindergarten and Kindergarten.  A physical less than a year old must be submitted within the first two weeks of school.  It should include the date of the exam, height, weight, blood pressure, BMI and be stamped and signed by a licensed physician.  The physician's name, address and phone number should be included on the form.  

NYS Public Health Law requires that proof of lead and dental screening be provided for all children attending Prekindergarten and Kindergarten.