Pupils attending school should be physically healthy, without signs of contagious diseases. Parents are asked to keep their sick children home until all signs of contagiousness, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fevers, have subsided, medication-free, for 24 hours. Communicable diseases, including COVID-19, should be reported to the school office so that exposure notices may be sent to classmates. Basic first aid will be provided by designated school personnel. Parents will be notified of more complex injuries and illnesses, and students must be picked up from school immediately.
WESD participates in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program to develop a wellness policy. The LunchMaster will continue to provide breakfast/lunch service for the 2024-25 Universal Meal Program. Find details on our breakfast and lunch program HERE.
To continue to foster a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, parents, and staff, WESD has partnered with Care Solace for mental health support for WESD staff and families. This partnership is being funded by the Sequoia Healthcare District Wellness Grant. Care Solace is available for use at no cost to employees.
Care Solace is an online resource with a live, 24/7 representative to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. It is a tool to connect with community-based mental healthcare resources and providers. Their care navigation system taps into an extensive database of mental healthcare resources to find local therapists and programs.
How to Access Care Solace
District families and staff may access a representative 24/7: Call or text: (888) 515-0595 Email: www.caresolace.com/wsd
Care Solace considers all types of private insurance, including Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare, as well as those with no insurance—the platform filters by age, gender, zip code, and special request. Care Solace does not require a name, address, phone number, or date of birth. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is confidential and securely stored.
NOTE: Care Solace is optional -- available by choice, and is not mandatory. It is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273- 8255.
Woodside Elementary School District places a high value on the health of its students, staff, and community. Thanks to the generous support of the Sequoia Healthcare District and its Healthy Schools Initiative grant, we are strategically improving the systems and processes that lead to improved health and wellness for our students.
WESD encourages the general public and school community (including parents, students, and representatives of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board, and school administrators) to participate in the District's wellness policy process.
Registered Nurse Abbe Keane is on the Woodside School campus 30% of the school year. She assists the District in developing health plans, providing training to staff, and teaching students about nutrition, hygiene and self-care. Abbe was instrumental and indispensable during the COVID pandemic for our school. In addition, Director of Business Services, Hanwool Kim, heads up our district's wellness program.
If prescribed or over-the-counter medications are to be administered or taken during school hours, a Medication Authorization Form must be completed and returned to the school office with medication(s) before your child begins or returns to school. The student's parent/guardian and authorized health care provider must indicate on the authorization form if the student is allowed to carry and self-administer medication. For students who carry their own medication, it is recommended to have backup medication in the school office. All medication must be in the original prescription bottle/package. Authorization forms must be completed annually. [California Education Codes 49423 and 49423.1]