Nurse
Hello! Welcome to the Health Office! Hi families! We’re so excited to kick off a healthy and happy school year with you. I’m Michelle, your school nurse, and I’ve been a nurse since 1998, including proudly serving in the United States Air Force. Joining me is our wonderful health assistant, Melina. Together, we’re your “M&M team,” here to keep our students safe, supported, and thriving! Our goal is to partner with you to support your child’s health and wellness throughout the year. Please remember to keep us updated with any important health information, including: *New or updated vaccinations *Any new medications your child may need at school *Updated care plans or action plans from your child’s doctor (such as for asthma, allergies, or other health needs)
*Open communication helps us provide the best care possible for your child. If you ever have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here for you!
Wishing everyone a sweet and successful school year!
— Nurse Michelle & Melina, Your M&M Health Team
Contact Information
- Michelle Russo, School Nurse (505)836-0623 ext. 59424
- Melina Rodriguez, Health Assistant (505) 836-0623 ext. 59484
Health Office Hours
- 7:30am - 3:15pm
- 12:00-12:30 Lunch
Chronic Health Conditions
- Please let the school nurse know if your student has a chronic health condition for which they will need nursing support this school year.
- If your student will be taking medications while at school, they will need an updated doctor's orders. This is required at the beginning of each school year for us to be able to administer medication.
- Please remember to update the health office with any change in your child's medical plan or medication needs.
- APS now has new guidelines regarding Over-the-Counter medications as well. Please contact the health office if you have any questions regarding what over-the-counter medications we are allowed to give your student.
Germ Prevention and Safety at School
- Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves from getting sick!
- Please help us teach your students to wash hands often. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), to be effective in preventing disease, we should wash our hands for at least 20 seconds each time. In APS, students will wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon arrival, before and after lunch, before and after recess, and at the end of the day.
Important Reminders
- Keep your child home if they are sick! See below for the link to the APS Sick Day Guidelines.
- COVID protocols now fall into the same category as other sick day guidelines.
- Students must be up-to-date on all required immunizations. Please check with their doctor to make sure they are not missing any vaccines prior to registering for school.
- Please report any verified or potential flu or COVID-19 Illness in your immediate family to School staff (teacher, nurse or principal) immediately.
- Update parent and emergency contact numbers frequently using APS ParentVue. We must have working phone numbers so that we can reach a parent or emergency contact if your student is sick or injured.
Mission Statement
APS Nurses uniquely enhance the educational process for APS students by utilizing a standards/evidenced based practice to help students achieve academic excellence and to promote a quality, safe learning and working environment.
