About Gemma Asteriou, RN
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Gemma earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Texas Medical Branch. Beginning her nursing career as a staff nurse in cardiovascular post-op unit and later transferred to Community Emergency Center. Gemma is still practicing in the clinical setting at Texas Children's Urgent Care West Campus.
Gemma Asteriou, RN
School Nurse
Phone: 713-434-5630
Fax: 713-434-5634
Petersen Wellness Team
First Name | Last Name | Title | |
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Gemma | Asteriou | gemma.asteriou@houstonisd.org | School Nurse |
Karen | Taylor | KTAYLOR5@houstonisd.org | Secretary |
Linda | Scott | LSCOTT5@houstonisd.org | Teacher assistant |
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Questions and Answers
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What if my child requires a special diet?
Your primary healthcare provider will need to fill out the Special Dietary Accommodations form. Your physician may order to omit certain foods, may order texture of the food (soft, minced, pureed), and may order formula as a meal or supplemental. The form needs to be signed by the healthcare provider and parent. The form will then be forwarded to the district dietitian.
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What are the required immunizations before my child can start school?
- Dtap (5 doses): the last dose must be received on or after the 4th birthday.
- Polio (4 doses): the last dose must be received on or after the 4th birthday.
- MMR (2 doses)
- Hepatitis B (3 doses)
- Varicella (2 doses)
- Hepatitis A (2 doses)
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What if my child needs to take medication during school hours?
The medication administration form must be completed and signed by a healthcare provider and parent. Prescription medications and over-the-counter medications must be in the original container with a prescription label that contains the name of the student, medication name, dose, and frequency. Do not send the medication with your child. The parent needs to hand over the medication and form to the nurse.
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General Announcements
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Procedural guidelines for COVID-19
HISD students and employees must immediately notify the school nurse, principal, and immediate supervisor of any exposure, presumed, or confirmed positive COVID-19 case.
Symptoms of COVID-19
- Feeling feverish or temperature greater than 100.0
- Loss of taste or smell
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Chills
- Sore-throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Shaking or exaggerated shivering
- Significant muscle pain or ache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
Students/employees must quarantine at home if:
- Fever 100 or over
- Have a loss of taste or smell.
- Are confirmed positive for COVID-19.
- Display classic symptoms of COVID-19 (see above symptoms).
- Live with someone who is COVID-19 positive or presumed positive.
- Have been notified to be a close contact of either a presumed or confirmed COVID-19 positive person.
- Awaiting COVID-19 results.
Quarantine/Isolation time frame:
- 5 days for confirmed cases with or without symptoms
- 5 days for presumed COVID-19 (individuals with one or more symptoms), but may return to school/work once tested negative for COVID 19 (Rapid or PCR).
- Exposure to COVID 19 - Wear a mask around others. If symptomatic, COVID testing is recommended. Vaccinated individuals not having symptoms do not need to quarantine.
Please contact Nurse Gemma if you have any questions/concerns.
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HISD Health and Wellness Centers
HATTIE MAE WHITE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
4400 West 18th St. Houston, TX 77092
281-869-3630
Monday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 12pm
ATTUCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
4330 Bellfort St., Houston, TX 77051
281-869-3630
Monday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm