TA News

Dental Care this Winter:

A great opportunity: if your student usually sees the Ronald McDonald Van for dental care and you would like to have your student’s teeth cleaned please return the attached forms as soon as possible. 

• The HealthHUB dental hygienist will be doing dental cleanings at TA starting January 27th. This will be very similar to the Ronald McDonald program. 

• Their dentist is at the Chelsea Health Center & does fillings there.

• Please complete the attached enrollment form and return it to the health office as soon as you can.

• Click here for information on silver diamine fluoride – it is for treating cavities in molars, please sign and return that form as well. The dental hygienist provides this treatment in consultation with the dentist.

• Please call or email Nurse Ellen with any questions.

Illnesses at TA

Unfortunately we are seeing our first influenza cases. PLEASE consider getting flu shots if you haven’t.

Pneumonia

Is still circulating in the community.

Head Cold

• There is a long-lasting head cold going around with a lot of congestion & a cough. Rest, fluids & humidified air help.  

Stomach Virus

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

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

Flu Shots or Covid Boosters

• If you missed the flu clinic and would still like your student to receive a flu shot or Covid booster your student can get an appointment for a flu/Covid shot at Upper Valley Pediatrics or Kinney in Bradford.

Sexuality Education for Grades 10-12

January 10 – February 16th at the Thetford Hill Church

Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a fun and engaging sexual education program that provides young people with opportunities to gain accurate information about sexual health and behavior, human development, relationships, and communication skills in a non-judgemental, non-religious and developmentally appropriate way. Cost is Free or by donation.

•WHO: 10 – 12 grade students,

•WHERE: Thetford Hill Church,

•WHEN: January 10th to February 16th, Fridays 6 to 8:30pm,

•For further inquiry, please contact: [email protected]

View the film: Screenagers

For two weeks, the Winooski School is hosting an on-demand showing of Screenagers

• Sign up is here: https://winooskiprevention.org/events/movie-night-screenagers-elementary-school-edition-n5rkn

 · Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:00 AM & Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:55 PM

· Watch from your own home on your own time! RSVP here to get the movie link sent to your email on January 5, 2025: https://forms.gle/G1h1v1FHAYFGkSAP6

· Screenagers: Elementary School Edition. This movie is geared towards parents, but is appropriate for ages 10 and up (in our humble assessment – you know your family best!).

Trailer here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-elementary

This new version addresses issues that school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time.

Tips for Better Mental Health: 

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

Safe Winter Driving

• New drivers please be cautious during the winter driving season.

• In bad weather, please slow down and arrive safely. 

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

 
Ellen Gnaedinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Thetford Academy School Nurse

Thetford Academy Health Office/COVID page