My name is Amy Lasher, and I am one of your new school nurses at GHES! I have been a nurse for over 20 years. I worked at Children's National Hospital for 10 years in the Emergency Room, at St. Mary's Hospital for 3 years in the Emergency Room, and this is my 6th year here at Green Holly Elementary. I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing, and I have been a Nationally Certified School Nurse for the past 4 years. I am dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy school environment for all students.
Nicole Goldman
My name is Nicole (Nikki) Goldman. I am excited to join Nurse Lasher as the second School
Nurse at Green Holly Elementary. I was Active duty Navy for 5 years, and I am still a Navy spouse. I have worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a contractor on base, and for the last 3 years, I have subbed as a school nurse in Montana. I have a passion for serving children, special education, and military families. I look forward to working with all of you.
Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Medication Administration
Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.
Chronic Health Condition Forms
If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.
Hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of disease. Twenty seconds of soap and water scrubbing before meals and after bathroom breaks is a great way to start this healthy habit. Encourage this practice at home.
Ensure adequate exercise and rest periods.
Provide proper nutrition, including a good breakfast.
Encourage good daily hygiene, including brushing teeth.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between illnesses with similar symptoms. This guide from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America can help:
Report illnesses to the nurse or office, taking the proper measures to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses is vital to keeping schools and students healthy.
Alert your child’s teacher and the school nurse of any health conditions that may impact your child’s learning, daily activities, or safety at school. Medical documentation of conditions is encouraged and sometimes required.
Inform the nurse of any health-related procedures or changes in your child’s medication.
Update the school with any change in phone number(s) and emergency contact(s), so the nurse can reach you when needed.
Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Medication Administration
Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.
Chronic Health Condition Forms
If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.
Hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of disease. Twenty seconds of soap and water scrubbing before meals and after bathroom breaks is a great way to start this healthy habit. Encourage this practice at home.
Ensure adequate exercise and rest periods.
Provide proper nutrition, including a good breakfast.
Encourage good daily hygiene, including brushing teeth.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between illnesses with similar symptoms. This guide from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America can help:
Report illnesses to the nurse or office, taking the proper measures to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses is vital to keeping schools and students healthy.
Alert your child’s teacher and the school nurse of any health conditions that may impact your child’s learning, daily activities, or safety at school. Medical documentation of conditions is encouraged and sometimes required.
Inform the nurse of any health-related procedures or changes in your child’s medication.
Update the school with any change in phone number(s) and emergency contact(s), so the nurse can reach you when needed.
