Welcome to the Wanda Gray Health Room
NURSE CHARLOTTE

Meet your School Nurse at Wanda Gray Elementary.

Mrs.Charlotte Roberds BSN,RN,NCSN

I'm married to Jess and we have two grown children, Haley and Christopher.  We also have a dog and a cat, Lucy and Nosey. 

I'm a graduate of SPS schools, St. John's School of Nursing (1991), SBU (1998), and Nationally Certified in School Nursing (2002).

I also work at St. John's Hospital Pediatrics...part-time.

My hobbies are scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with my family and my church family.  

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 

E Mail Nurse Charlotte @

croberds@spsmail.org

Health Room  523-4030

 

 Basic Health policies....

School Attendance in relation to illness.

  • FEVER-children should be fever-free (less than 100) for over 24 hours without the use of any fever reducing medication before returning to school.
  • THROWING-UP- no emesis (throwing up) for 24 hours without medication.
  • DIARRHEA-no liquid or frequent stools (diarrhea) for 24 hours without medication.
  • STREP THROAT-no fever (see guidelines) AND 24 hours of antibiotics/or shot is given.
  • PINK-EYE- no drainage or crusting to lashes upon awakening and no tearing from eyes.  If medication was prescribed, 24 hours of use is also required before returning to school.
  • CHICKEN-POX-all ulcers/sores must be crusted over and no new ones (usually 5-7 days). Students who received the vaccine may still get a light case that resembles bug bites.
  • HEAD LICE -appropriate treatment and all nits must be removed prior to returning to class.
 Medication policies....

If medication is required during the school day, please adhere to the following SPS R-12 SAFE Schools Policy:

  • ALL MEDICATION (Prescription as well as over-the-counter) shall be DELIVERED & PICKED UP by a parent/guardian. *NO EXCEPTIONS. If special arrangements need to be made for delivery/pickup of medication, you will need to speak to the school nurse directly for options available.
  • Medication must be in the current prescription bottle or original container.
  • A medication permit and administration form must be completed and signed my the parent/guardian...these are kept in the health room.
  • Non-prescription medication (over-the counter) can only be given for a total of 3 doses PER SCHOOL YEAR without a physician's order.  This includes medication such as Tylenol, cough drops, and OTC cold medication.
  • Only medication that is required to be given FOUR or more times during the day should be administered during the school day.  Medication that is prescribed "three times a day" can usually be given before  & after school and at bedtime. 
Dear Parents, Many times children will tell you they are feeling much better and want to come to school and/or say they have an important test to take.  However, it is not unusual for children's fever or other illness problems to fluctuate during the school day.  To keep other students healthy, as well as their teacher and other staff, it is essential to follow the above guidelines.  If you are in doubt. always feel comfortable to call the health room for guidance.  Nurse Charlotte Roberds