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■ ■ ■ HAND WASHING ■ Hand washing is a standard practice in preschool and kindergarten as children enter the classroom in the morning. Children also wash hands prior to snack, before lunch and after using the bathroom. ■ Adults visiting or volunteering in these rooms during the school day must wash their hands upon ■ entering. In grades one and two specific classrooms may display a hand washing sign on the classroom door and/or doorway floor. Upon visiting or volunteering in these rooms, one must wash ■ hands upon entering. TOOTH BRUSHING ■ Preschool and kindergarten children who eat two or more meals at school during the day (i.e., breakfast and lunch) will have the option to brush their teeth. Snack does not constitute one of ■ these meals. Parents/guardians will be required to sign a permission slip and will provide the ■ necessary equipment. LAVATORY HYGIENE ■ Regarding toileting and diapering, children's Individualized Education Plans will generally ■ indicate the requirement for this assistance. Early childhood guidelines will be followed. ■ SCHEDULE OF HEALTH SERVICES ■ Services Provided By Grade ■ Vision/hearing screening(1) Nurse or Health Assistant PS-6 ■ Postural screening Nurse, Health Assistant or PE Dept. 5, 6 ■ Physical Examinations (2) M.D. K and 4 ■ Immunizations ■ with parent permission reviewed each year M.D. ■ Heights and weights Nurse or Health Assistant PS-6 ■ Dental program: Fluoride rinse ■ once weekly all year Nurse or Health Assistant and Teacher 1-6 ■ ■ Additionally, the screenings are provided to all new students and children under Chapter 766. ■ SCHOOL INSURANCE ■ As a service to_parents/guardians, a voluntary Student Accident Insurance program is offered. ■ It is available at the lowest possible premium. Accidents and injuries do happen, and we encourage parents/guardians to think seriously about this service. Enrollment forms will be ■ distributed by the homeroom teacher soon after the opening day of school. ■ ■ 54 ■ ■