School Nurse
West Woodland School Nurse
Hello, my name is Ann Ilgen and I am the part-time nurse at West Woodland Elementary. I’m here to make sure that your student is safe and healthy at school. My nursing experience includes 6 years of critical care nursing and 4 years of general medical surgical nursing. I’ve worked as a school nurse for 3 years.
I am committed to forming relationships with students and their families so that I may help advocate for their unique presence and accomplishments in school. When I’m not working you can find my face in a book and enjoying the outdoors.
Please reach out to me with questions at amilgen@seattleschools.org
COVID-19 Information for Families
Updated 8/26/2021
The place that documents school district policy about isolating if you have a confirmed case of COVID and quarantining if you are exposed as a close contact to someone confirmed COVID positive is the Public Health – Seattle & King County website.
Seattle Public Schools, and all employers and businesses in King County follow our local public health authority’s guidelines.
The link above has a lot of information, including videos and illustrated scenarios with calendars of what isolation and quarantine look like.
Important Health Information
Immunizations Up to Date?
Washington State Law requires every student to provide proof of immunization compliance to attend school. If you received a letter from Health Services about immunizations your student needs for school, please make sure your student receives the immunization(s) listed in the letter or provide documents to indicate exemptions.
Send the immunization record to the school nurse or have your health care provider fax the record to the nurse.
Life-Threatening Health Conditions
If your student has a life-threatening health condition (Diabetes, Allergies, Seizure disorder, Asthma, etc.), the following items must be provided on or before the first day of school:
- Life-Saving Medication
- Medication Authorization forms
- Treatment Supplies
To ensure your student’s health and safety during the school day, Washington State Law requires that your student be excluded from school until these items are received by the school nurse. Please let your school nurse know if you have any barriers to providing these items so they can offer support.
See SPS Policy 3413 for more information regarding the exclusion process.
Annual Student Health Updates
Please report any health issue your child has that could impact safety and learning to the school nurse.
How to complete the Annual Student Health Update form:
- Visit The Source
- Complete a paper copy of the Annual Student Health Update form
- You may also contact the nurse directly by phone or email
Medication Form
Ask your health provider to complete the Authorization for Medications Taken at School.
- Each medication requires its own form
- Your health care provider must sign the form
- You must sign the form
This is required for ALL medications.
Medication
All medications must be in their original container and labeled with the student’s name. Prescription medication must have a pharmacy label.
Emergency medications must be in the building on or before the first day of school.
Check medication expiration dates! Try to get medications that will last the entire school year.
Flu Shots Help Save Lives!
Schedule a flu shot for your student and family members. Here’s how:
- Contact a School-Based Health Center (students only)
- Seek care from your healthcare provider
Watch for announcements for upcoming flu shot clinics.
Protection from Respiratory Illness
- Get vaccinated
- If you feel sick, stay home
- Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms
- Wash your hands frequently
- Keep hands away from your face
Register Your Student for a School-Based Health Center
Your student can go to any School-Based Health Center within the district. Please call the clinic to make an appointment.