TA News

Welcome to the New Year! 

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.

• The HealthHub School Clinic serves all the schools in the White River Valley Supervisory Union and has agreed to help with dental care for TA and TES students this winter.

• Please call or email Nurse Ellen with any questions.

Illnesses at TA

Unfortunately we have quite a few students and staff out sick this week.

Covid

•TA has a few cases of Covid this week. Students can return to school after 24 hours and if they are fever free and feeling better. The recommendations are on the TA Health Office Page  

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.

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. **If you wonder if it’s strep throat, have them see the doctor for a strep test. ** 

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.

Safely Store Cannabis

• Young children can become very sick from accidentally eating marijuana.

• Please see the attached flyer with safety and lockbox information.

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

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