1) Students with Severe Allergies That Require Epi-Pens:

       A) Click here for the Allergy Plan

       B) Click here for the "Peanut Butter Signs & Symptoms" Sheet.

       C) Click here for the letter regarding Peanut Allergies. 

       D) Click here for the emergency allergy action plan.          

       E) Click here for the Physician's Anaphylaxis Alert 

       F) Click here for the Severe Allergy Individualized Health Care Plan 

2) Long Term-Medication Form: Any student taking prescription medication, for any reason, must have the following form /permission slip signed

      by his/her doctor and parent/guardian. Please click here to download the Long-Term Medication Form.

3)Immunization Requirements for All Children Entering Grade 7:  In accordance with the Rhode Island Department of

     Health Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization and Testing for Communicable Diseases (R23-1-IMM), all children entering the 7^th grade are required to

     have the following immunizations:

                  containing vaccine.

                                  *Four (4) doses of Polio vaccine

                *Two (2) doses of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

                *Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

                *Two (2) doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine received or a statement signed by your child’s doctor stating that your child has a history of   

                 chickenpox disease.

                *One (1) dose of Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) vaccine

                All children entering 7^th grade are required to be up-to-date on their immunizations as well as have a physical exam.  This is the perfect opportunity to review

                your child’s immunizations with the doctor to ensure your child is protected from all vaccine-preventable diseases.

               Important Reminder ABOUT FLU VACCINATION: An annual Influenza (flu) vaccination is now recommended for all children 6 months-

               18 years of age to prevent the spread of flu to others in daycare, preschool and school settings as well as at home and in the community.  Influenza vaccine is

               available from October through April each year.  Don’t forget to ask your doctor about flu vaccine

4) Health Screenings: The health and well-being of students is very important and plays a significant role in academic achievement and success. To assure

         that your child has the best possible opportunity for learning, the Cumberland School Health Services Department conducts the following health screening each

         year, as mandated by the Rhode Island Departments of Health and Education. 

                 Vision Screening:        All 7^th grade students – done by the school nurse/teacher. 

                 Dental Examination:   7^th grade students only – done by the school dentists, Dr. Johnson

 and/or Ward or a qualified dental hygienist under their supervision.  Only those students in grade 7 who have not returned a yellow   dental card will be examined.

                 Scoliosis Screening:    All students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be screened by the school nurse/teacher.

                 Physical Exam:            New students and all students in grade 7 who have not  returned the required physical examination form will be examined by the

                                                    school physician, Dr. E. James Monti.  You will be notified before the examination.

                  Please be advised that if your child plans on participating in any school sports, he or she is required to have a current physical exam on file with the nurse.  A

                  current physical is one that is dated less than one year before the last day of your child’s sports participation. You will be promptly notified of any health

                  problems detected during these screenings. Screenings are conducted at various, still to be scheduled times throughout the school year.  If you do not 

                  want your child to be screened at school, you must return the appropriate forms completed by the child’s physician or dentist and notify the school

                  nurse/teacher, in writing, as soon as possible.  Without the required documentation, we will assume that your child is to be screened at school.

5) Physical Form:   Click here to download a copy of the Physical Form       

6) Free Dental Care:  Free dental care is now available to students at NCMS.  With parental consent, Thundermist Community Dental Program will provide dental services to our students.  There is no out of pocket cost to you.  If you have dental insurance and still want Thundermist to provide the service, they will bill your insurance company.  This program was offered to Cumberland for the first time last year and was a success.  We would like to see more families without dental insurance take advantage of what the program has to offer.  More information and consent forms will be provided at the beginning of the school year.  Please note that this program is provided independent of the school dentist that does screening for 7th graders who do not return their yellow dental cards.  Click here for more information about the program.