HEALTH SERVICES
Nurse - Conny Mares
Nurse Assistant
Phone: 204-4759
The school health office for the middle school is open daily. If a student
feels ill or gets hurt during the school day, (s)he is required to have
a pass from a teacher to go to the health office. The nurse or nurse’s
assistant will collect information and do an assessment to determine what
actions need to be taken. The health office personnel will be responsible
for contacting the parent, if necessary. No student is allowed to carry
medications without consent of the health office. Tylenol/Ibuprofen is
available in the health office for students with a signed, written permission
form. Students may also check with school nurse during breaks and before
or after school to schedule appointments for health concerns. Students
should report to the main office if staff is not available in the health
office. The school nurse also helps to assure that children who have acute
and chronic health care needs are able to learn. The school nurse works
with staff to meet the health needs of students while on fieldtrips. The
nurse is involved in health education, student assessment in both the
health office and classroom, and in community outreach programs.
School nurses in all middle and high schools are able to dispense acetaminophen
(Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin IB) to students with headaches
, other discomforts, or menstrual cramps. Your child will only be able
to receive these medications with written parent/guardian permission and
subject to the availability of the school nurse. The dosage of medication
is specified in “standing orders” approved by the school district
medical consultant, Greg DeMuri, M.D.
1. For HEADACHE OR DISCOMFORT, school nurses may give: Acetaminophen based
on weight guideline of approximately 15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as
needed with maximum single dose of 1000 mg. OR Ibuprofen based on weight
guideline of 10 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours as needed with maximum single
dose of 400 mg.
2. For DYSMENORRHEA, school nurses may give: Ibuprofen based on weight
guidelines 10 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours as needed withmaximum single dose
of 600 mg. In general, for students weighing less than 88 pounds, use
400 mg per dose.
Forms can be requested at registration or from the Nurse’s office.
Other medications used or administered in the school setting require a
physician’s order form and parent consent form. These need to be
on file with the school nurse before the medication can be administered.
New forms are required each school year and can be obtained from the school
nurse.
Learning Coordinator
Julie Verban
Room 45 Phone 204-4764
Julie handles many important tasks contributing to the success of Toki
Middle School. Some of these tasks are scheduling students, teaching students,
arranging Special Programs and Experiences for both students and staff,
and assisting with administrative duties when needed.
Student Services
The student services group consists of the psychologist, social worker,
and guidance counselor. This group meets on a regular basis to determine
ways of meeting the needs of individual students. These services may include
consultation regarding social, emotional and behavioral issues that may
be interfering with learning. Staff participate in IEP Team evaluations
and building level assessment.
Students and parents are welcome to consult with these staff. They can
provide students with help regarding personal and interpersonal problems,
academic problems, school program issues, and specialized testing. Student
appointments are scheduled to avoid critical instructional time and students
will be issued a pass for the appointed time. Students may check with
support staff during breaks and before or after school to schedule appointments.
Guidance Counselor
Amy Olson
Room 77 Phone: 204-4775
The guidance counselor assists with educational planning, interpretation
of test results, occupational and career information and discussion of
any school, personal or social concerns that a pupil would like to talk
over with a counselor.
Please also see the Toki calendars
and news pages
for information on annual January and February orientation activities
for incoming 5th graders (coming to Toki), and outgoing 9th graders (Memorial
High School registration).
Psychologist
Nancy Johnson-Cramer
Office, Phone: 204-2785
The psychologist conducts both behavioral and intellectual assessments
and assists in program planning for classroom teachers in regard to youngsters
with behavioral and academic need.
Social Worker
Marie Drumm
Room 56, Phone 204-4778
School Social Workers are available at all schools. They provide individual
and group counseling around a variety of issues - friendships, conflict
resolution, anger management, depression, anxiety, family change or family
stressors etc. Social workers also provide crisis intervention services
to students and families, as well as referrals to community resources.
Social Workers are also available to make home visits if transportation
or other issues are a barrier to services.
Library Media Center/Computers
Pam Hoadley, Librarian
LMC, Phone: 204-4758
A wide range of materials are available for student and staff use, including
fiction, non-fiction, reference, audio-visual materials, computers with
CD-Roms, and Internet connections.
Check
out the TOKI LMC's own home page HERE!
At the LMC's page you can find searching so much easier now, especially
since it gives a response that is "close" to what someone is
looking for if they don't spell it exactly right. There are also a few
links that students might find helpful.
Access:
The LMC is open from 7:35 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A pass from a teacher is needed
to use the LMC during the school day. The use of the LMC is a privilege
and students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner. Students
use their ID cards to check out materials.
Internet Access:
Students are allowed to use the Internet for appropriate educational research,
using only approved sites. Printing from the Internet is with permission
only. Inappropriate use will result in loss of the privilege. Refer to
district policies for using the Internet.
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