Nurse
Lexington Park Elementary has a full time registered nurse to assist you and your family each and every day. The school nurse is your child's health advocate. We are responsible for providing emergency services for injuries and sudden illness, health appraisal and assessment, disease prevention and control, health counseling, environmental health and accident prevention, school/community health programs, health education lessons, and program evaluation and reporting.
Please remember, it is very important we have current phone numbers on record for your family. Notify the school secretary immediately if there are any changes to your contact information. In the event of an emergency, having this information is vital.
Forms & Documents
Immunization & Medical forms can be found here.If you have questions related to immunizations or specific medical forms your child please contact the school nurse.
School Physical
Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Immunization Requirements
The School Nurse reviews immunization records to ensure compliance with Maryland Immunization Laws. Please refer to the immunization section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information about immunizations. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Lead Form
Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Medication Administration
Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.
Chronic Health Condition Forms
If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.
Student Wellness
- Keeping Your Student Well
- What to Do if Your Student is Ill
- Know the Difference Between Illnesses with Similar Symptoms
- Parent/Legal Guardian Responsibilities