School Nurse

Shannon Montana, RN, BSN 

Email: smontana@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Phone: 770-889-1630 ext. 750113

Feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or updates you may have about your child's health.  Together we can try to keep our Blue bears healthy and happy learners. 

No medication will be accepted without the proper forms signed by parents or physicians. Please be aware that children are never allowed to transport medication of any kind to or from school. For more information go to FCS web page and view their policy on medication in school.

The clinic at Mashburn is staffed by a nurse each day during school hours.  Mashburn Elementary clinic's goal is to help every student maintain a healthy lifestyle to promote optimum learning.  The school nurse helps the student through the education process by assessing the individual medical needs of the student, planning, and implementing nursing care, and evaluating the outcome.  The nurse also monitors medication and/or treatments given to the students at school.  

Please visit FCS Health Services website for the following information:

• FCS Health Care Plans and Medication Forms
• Student Health and Emergency Care Information
• Health Services Frequently Asked Questions
• Guidance Related to Illnesses
• FCS Screening for Vision, Hearing, Dental and Scoliosis 
• FCS Guidelines for Head Lice in School
• Student Accident Insurance Plan 
• Immunization Requirements

General Clinic Information for Parents and Guardians:

It is essential to notify the school nurse of any medical conditions that may affect your child during school hours, school activities or in an emergency. This includes any new diagnosis, prescribed medications, or resolved health issues. Please review your child’s health information in Parent Portal and communicate any changes directly to the school nurse. Timely updates help ensure your child’s safety and well-being while at school.

• If your child has a chronic health condition (such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, or allergies), a current care plan must be on file with the school nurse. These plans help staff respond quickly and appropriately in the event of a health concern during the school day. 
• To help the clinic reach you if needed, please make sure your contact phone numbers are up to date in Parent Portal. Consider adding the school’s phone number to your contacts so that the school’s name appears on your caller ID.
• If your student becomes ill at school and needs to leave early, they must first report to the school clinic. If they call or text before reporting to the clinic, it will not be excused. The school nurse will determine if a checkout is excused based on illness or injury during the school day.

Together, we can create a safe, healthy, and successful school year for all students.