Linda Mulligan
School Nurse
Grades 6-8
41 Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6314
Fax: (845) 615-6313
Email: lmulligan@gcsny.org
Unless it is an emergency, a pass is required to report to the Health Office. If it is determined that a child should be sent home, arrangements will be made through the Health Office. Parents must report to the Health Office to sign out and pick up his/her child in the event of an illness during the school day. Students are not to call home to arrange their own dismissal.
New York State Education Department regulations for internal medication, including aspirin:
Medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian.
Medication must be in the original container from the pharmacist.
School must receive written instructions from the M.D. and parent.
Written permission for the school to administer medication must be submitted by the parent/guardian. You may use the form in the Health Office for your convenience, or submit a written note from the M.D.
Medication will not be administered unless the above regulations are followed. This includes antibiotics, cough medicines, etc.
Students are not permitted to carry their own medication, with the exception of an inhaler, upon written orders from a physician. All other medications must be submitted to the Health Office.
Parents are responsible for picking up all meds on the last day of school. Medication that has not been picked up will be disposed of properly immediately following the last student day of attendance.
Please notify the Health Office of any changes in your home, cell, business or emergency telephone numbers.
Authorization For Administration of Medication in School (PDF)
Internet Safety
The Internet can be a great resource for your child. It can be used for research, communication with teachers and other children, interactive games etc. By being able to punch in a few letters on the keyboard, you child can literally access the World Wide Web. That access can however pose hazards and this section offers links and important resources on internet safety.
Find out about the New York State Law on Internet Safety and what the Technology Standards are for your child in school.
Netiquette
“What is Netiquette? Simply stated, it's network etiquette -- that is, the etiquette of cyberspace. And "etiquette" means "the forms required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be required in social or official life." In other words, Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online.” (Virginia Shea, The Core Rules of Netiquette)
Find out what the netiquette rules are. Encourage your child to take a web license on internet safety to check how well you know the rules on internet safety!
Cyber Security and Personal Safety
These two links provide clear explanations and tips on how to be on guards against Internet fraud, secure your computer and protect your personal information – videos and games to use with your child!
Reminders about Personal Safety
Passwords-use a mix of letters, numbers and symbols. Try also to use upper and lower case letters;
Six or more characters are better passwords;
Usernames should not include any personal information;
Don’t click on banner ads or pop-up ads. This could lead to spyware.
Cyberbullying
Here is a web site where you can get familiar with the definition of Cyberbullying with great and professional resources. Cyberbullying can happen a number of ways:
E-mails
Instant Messaging
Web Pages and Social Networking (e.g. My Space)
Text messages
Here is a fact sheet (PDF) on how to find out about the signs of Cyberbullying. In the event you feel you child may be a victim of cyberbullying, do not wait, go and talk to a school administrator, teacher etc. whom might be able to help and address the problem with your help.
More Resources on Internet Safety
Education.com Bring Learning To Life: A great series of resources on cyberbullying
Netiquette Rules: How to behave on the Internet: Code of Conduct
Cyber Ethics: Code of Conduct on what to and not to do online
NYS Department of Education Links on Internet Safety for Parents