TA News

Illnesses at TA

Teachers, please be aware some students are out several days with pneumonia or they are recovering from one illness and pick up a second illness. Please allow flexibility/forgiveness with making up work.

PNEUMONIA

• Pneumonia is still circulating in the community, we had another new case this week at TA – if your student has a cough and a fever please call their pediatrician.

HEAD COLD

• There is a head cold going around with a lot of congestion & a cough. Rest & fluids help. Some students have had a low grade fever with this.

 STOMACH VIRUS

• We have a 24-48 hour stomach bug at TA. It is causing vomiting & diarrhea.

STREP THROAT

• We’ve had 2 cases of strep throat. With strep throat students usually don’t have a cough or a lot of congestion. They usually have a bad sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and sometimes a fever.

MONONUCLEOSIS

• We’ve had 2 cases of mononucleosis recently. This is a viral illness causing a bad sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue. This is most often passed from student to student by sharing water bottles.

 COVID

• No new cases this week.

• Students can return after 24 hours if they are fever free & feeling better.

• Test kits are available in the Health Office or test kits are also available through the US Postal service link to Covid test kit order form

Illness prevention tips: Early bed, 3 meals/day, staying hydrated, hand washing, cover sneezes & coughs. PLEASE don’t share water bottles or food.

Immunizations

I am reviewing immunizations this month.

If you usually exempt your child please use this form.

Please complete it and return it to the health office by November 26th. Thank you to those of you who’ve sent those in.

No  Ronald McDonald Dental Van this fall:

• The dental van will unfortunately not be coming to Thetford Academy this fall due to staffing shortages. Kate Dalpra, RN, TES & I are working to find another school dental program.

Area dentists that take Dr. Dynasaur: 

• Archer Dentist in Norwich 802-649-2630 

• Just Kids in Norwich 802-649-5210 

• White River Dentist 802-295-2458

• St. Johnsbury Dental Associates 802-748-9357.

• Upper Valley Pediatric Dentistry 603-790-8130

• Montshire Pediatric Dentistry 603-543–0455 (takes NH Medicaid)

• You can also make an appointment with the Plainfield Health Clinic, your student is a patient there if they were seen at the Ronald McDonald Dental Van – 802-454-1047. 

Please call Nurse Ellen if you need help.   

• If you missed the flu clinic and would still like your student to receive a flu shot your student can get an appointment for a flu shot at Upper Valley Pediatrics.

HUNTERS:

Please check for deer ticks 

• Shower & wash clothes if you are out in tick territory.

• If a deer tick is attached to you for more than 24-36 hours, call your pediatrician & get a one-time antibiotic to prevent Lyme Disease.

• Also, save the tick – show your doctor or Nurse Ellen

• Ellen’s Lyme Disease prevention video 

Orford NH, Masons’ Fall Rummage Sale

This sale has a variety of household goods, clothing, sheets, towels, books and games. The sale is at the Mason’s Hall on Rte. 10 in Orford.

Oct. 24th & 25th 10AM -4PM and Oct. 26th 10AM -2PM

Tips for Better Mental Health:

• Smiling Mind is a helpful, free app for stress/anxiety/sleep issues Smiling Mind.

Thetford Town Service Officer – for Thetford Residents Only

• A resource for all seasons: the town service officer can help with gas cards, fuel oil, etc. The town service officer can connect families with other supports.

• Jessica Eaton is the Thetford Town Service Officer and can be contacted for assistance for a wide variety of needs.  Email:  [email protected]. Phone: 802.333.9491

Thetford Food Shelf

• The food shelf is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 to noon. The food shelf serves residents of Thetford, Fairlee, West Fairlee, Vershire and Strafford.

Corinth, West Topsham & Bradford Food Shelves

-West Topsham’s food shelf is at the Riverside Grange & open Fridays 5:30 -630 PM

-Bradford Academy’s food shelf, in Bradford, is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 5-6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-noon

Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The American Red Cross collecting donations to help for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

 
Ellen Gnaedinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Thetford Academy School Nurse

Thetford Academy Health Office/COVID page