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Welcome to Health Services

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 The health and wellness of our children are a national priority. In Chichester School District, we address our children’s health and wellness needs with a comprehensive approach that includes health screenings, physical activity programs, nutrition and education. This year, as the result of a state mandate, the Growth Screening Program becomes part of our efforts. All children enrolled in Pennsylvania schools will have their height and weight measured, and then used to calculate their body mass index (BMI). BMI is a screening tool used to determine whether a child is overweight or underweight. Your child’s BMI is based on the ratio of height to weight. BMI is reported as a percentile ranking based on their age and gender. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) created the percentile ranges to identify children who may be at risk for specific health problems. Children with high BMI are at increased risk for serious health conditions such as insulin resistance (which could lead to type two diabetes) and heart disease. Like all screening tools, BMI can produce some false positives or negatives. For example, a student may have an artificially high BMI due to a high level of lean body tissue or muscle, as may be found in a well conditioned athlete. That is why it is so important to follow up with your doctor if your child’s BMI is high or low. Tour child’s BMI is strictly confidential and will not be discussed with any one other than you and your child. Please share your child’s BMI information with your child’s health care provider. Your child ’ s doctor or nurse is in the best position to evaluate your Child ’ s overall health Feel free to call your child ’ s school nurse with any questions you have about the screening process As a partner in supporting the health and well-being of your child, Boothwyn School working to improve nutrition and physical activity. Your help and any suggestions you may have to improve our program is greatly appreciated

Sincerely,

Mrs. D. Markette R. N.
School Nurse