To Parents: All prekindergarten, school-age children, and youth should have access to a medical and dental home for
preventive, therapeutic and restorative medical/dental care. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly encourages every student to have a comprehensive well exam every year as well as a dental exam at least annually. The Vermont Department of Health has immunization requirements for school age children that can found here. Please contact Jenny Goyne, the school nurse at JES @ (802) 888-6732 or jgoyne@jesvt.org if you have any questions or concerns. | Mobile Dental Van Coming to JES! The mobile dental van, sponsored by Ronald McDonald House Charities in partnership with the Community Health Centers of Vermont is a modern, fully equipped dental office on wheels. The Health Center in Plainfield, Vermont provides the management, staff and financial support to bring the van to local schools. Services from licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants include cleaning teeth, exams, fillings, x-rays, extractions, and sealants. Email Nurse Goyne for an application to get started: jgoyne@jesvt.org Health Classes: We are currently providing education on puberty to the 5th and 6th grade classes. Due to the limited in person instruction time this year all other health classes are currently on hold. If you have a specific health education related concern for your student(s), please contact Jenny and we can arrangements to meet this need. |