Oconee County Elementary School
Home of the Chiefs
School Nurse
Kate Chapman
School Phone: 706-769-7791 ext. 1133
Email: kmchapman@oconeeschools.org
My name is Kate Chapman, and this is my first year as a school nurse with Oconee County Schools. Previously, I worked for 10 years in surgical services with Piedmont Athens and Northeast Georgia Health System. I have been married to my husband, Josh, for 12 years and we have three wonderful kids. In our free time, when we aren't at school or the ball field, we love visiting the beach, exploring the mountains, riding side-by-sides, hiking, and finding just about any opportunity to get outside.
I am so excited to be part of the Oconee County Elementary Family and consider it a true privilege to care for your kids while they are here at school. As your school nurse, my goal is to promote the health and well-being of every student and staff member by providing a safe, healthy environment and helping our little warriors stay healthy, happy and ready to learn.
Here are a few guidelines that I would like everyone to be aware of:
● Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast every morning. Our brains need “fuel” to run properly.
● If your child has a temperature greater than 100.3 degrees, please keep them home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
● If a child becomes ill at school (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), I will call you to arrange for pick-up. Please keep them at home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours without medication.
● If you have found and/or treated lice in your child's hair, please notify me. I want to discreetly, but aggressively, protect children and classrooms from repeated occurrences by doing rechecks or classroom checks where needed.
● Elementary students may not carry medication to school. Parents must drop it off in the school clinic with proper documentation for administration.
● Medication administration in school should be discouraged unless medically necessary for the student's health, safety, and optimal learning. Whenever possible, medications should be given at home, before or after school.
● If your child must have medication of any type during school hours, including over the counter or prescription medications, an "Administration of Medication" form must be obtained, completed and returned to the clinic.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or health concerns.
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