Welcome back to another great year at Norterra Canyon!  2022-2023

Reminders for the year:

1. NO medication, either over-the-counter or prescribed, is to be in a student's possession while on campus without prior notification and approval from the health office, a written, signed prescription from the physician for prescription medications and parents bringing the medication in and signing the Medication Administration Record (MAR). There are no stock medications available from the health office, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Parents must bring in a supply in the original packaging, it will get labeled with the students name, and a MAR must be signed. I am happy to help with this process. 

2. Hearing and vision testing will begin shortly for students on an IEP, 504 plan, in PK, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade. If you have a recent vision or hearing test that was conducted by an eye Dr. or audiologist, please feel free to email that to me at Jennifer.VanGysel@dvusd.org

3. Vaccinations are being verified and notification will be sent out to parents if the student is found to be overdue to receive some. All students are required to be up-to-date on vaccinations per the state of AZ and upon notification, you have 2 weeks to schedule an appointment to have them given, then need to provide proof of administration to the health office. If there is ever an issue, or you wish to file an exemption, you may reach out to me at 623-445-8211 or email me Jennifer.VanGysel@dvusd.org 

Nurse: Jennifer Van Gysel, RN, BSN 

Hello Pirate families! I am so happy to be at Norterra Canyon as the school nurse. As part of the crew, it is my goal to help students stay as healthy as possible while they learn and grow as individuals and navigate the world around them. As a mom of 5 buccaneers of my own, 1 still at Boulder Creek High School, I am well aware of the challenges students face today and the team effort it takes to help them be successful. Know that when your student comes to the health office for assistance, I will do my best to treat your child, then encourage them to persevere as students. As parents, you may have questions or concerns regarding your child's health. You are always welcome to call me and I will try to help in any way I can.           

My Contact Information is:

Health Center Phone: 623-445-8211

Voicemail Phone: 623-445-8210

Health Office Fax: 623-445-8280

Email: Jennifer.VanGysel@dvusd.org

NOTE TO PARENTS WHO's CHILD WILL BE 11 SOON!  .......consider scheduling an appointment for them to receive their Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines. These are mandatory for students, but be sure to have them given on or after the actual 11th birthday, or your clinician may not give the Meningococcal vaccine and you will have to make another appointment. DVUSD is having an immunization clinic  August 26th, 2022 in the Constitution Elementary School Gymnasium for district students. The clinic will be conducted from 3-7 p.m. Please go on the district website for further information. 

         Trouble With Getting Insurance? Finding Insurance? Affording Insurance?  List of Dental/Medical Service Providers     Help may be a phone call away! If you or someone you know is having financial and/or                   insurance issues, click on the link to see a list of dental and medical service providers that may be able to help so health and wellness is not neglected.                                                                                                                                        

 Every day we have a choice...a choice to do the best we can that day and a choice to believe that others are doing the best that they can. Let's believe the best in each other, and in turn, bring out the best in each other.     - J. Van Gysel, RN