Jennifer Blake, RN
School Nurse
847-362-0730 ext.333
Fax 847-362-8130
My background and credentials:
Thank you for visiting this page. My name is Jennifer Blake and this is my first year at St. Joseph Catholic School (SJCS). I grew up Libertyville and attended the public school system. After graduating from Libertyville High School, I attended the College of Lake County where I earned my nursing degree. I started my career at Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, and now I am excited to start my career in School Nursing. I enjoy continuing my education, and I am currently attending Illinois State University for my Bachelors in Nursing.
I live in Libertyville with my son Kenny, and parents Patrick and Kathy. I enjoy cooking, reading, exercising and spending time with my family.
Please be sure to periodically check back or subscribe to my page for health updates and information throughout the school year. My door is always open so please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you and I look forward to working with your children this upcoming school year.
Kindly,
Ms. Blake, RN
Increase in Pink Eye in Pre K- 2nd Grade
We are seeing an increase of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) in our lower grades, especially Preschool.
Pink Eye is often highly contagious. It can be caused by a viruses, bacteria, allergens, or irritants. Symptoms include the following:
If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, please keep them home from school and consult with their doctor. If an antibiotic is prescribed, they cannot return to school until they have been on the medicine for 24 hours and symptoms have improved.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our students healthy.
Kindly,
Mrs. Wegener
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/conjunctivitis.html
To be completed by a parent/guardian for each child attending SJCS for the 2023-24 academic school year, no matter what grade
As with each new school year, it is necessary to update your child’s health information as things may have changed over the past year. This information will inform the school nurse of your child’s health history, any current/long-term medications being taken, any life-threatening allergy/condition(s), and/or any general medical concern(s).
This information is confidential, and will remain so, unless of a medical emergency occurring on school premises. Please complete THIS STUDENT HEALTH HISTORY FORM for each of your SJCS students by Friday, June 30th. This link will not be posted on the school website.
If you haven't done so already, please complete and submit your student(s) yearly health history.
Previously communicated
Yearly Health History Forms
As with each new school year, we need a health history form completed for every student attending SJCS for the 2022-23 academic school year. The information provided will inform the school nurse of your child’s health history, any current/long-term medications being taken by your child, any life-threatening allergy/condition(s), and/or any medical concern(s).
This information is confidential and only the school nurse and administration will have access to it. Please complete THIS STUDENT HEALTH HISTORY FORM for each SJCS student in your family by August 19th.
Thank you,
Mrs. Wegener