This update was originally sent by email to families on Feb. 2, 2022 At TA we have 5 new Covid cases thus far this week in grades: 11, 10, 9 and 8. Please consider your student a presumptive contact and have them do a Covid test if they develop: sore throat,...
This Health Office update was originally sent to families by email on January 27, 2022. Current cases: We have had a total of five cases of Covid this week. The decrease in case counts compared with earlier weeks in January is an encouraging trend. We still need to be cautious as students...
The following was sent to TA families by email on Jan. 24, 2022 from Nurse Ellen Gnaedinger. A thank you to students, parents and staff who are helping to keep well people in school and sick students at home. Current cases: The good news is we did see a decrease in...
To the TA Community: Here is our latest health and Covid information for our school community. Current cases: Between January14 and 19, over the long weekend, families notified us of 20 new cases among students. Additionally, the PCR surveillance testing results this week revealed an additional 3 cases yesterday. These 23 cases are spread...
This health update was sent by email to all families on Dec. 16, 2021. Flu shots: Flu shots are more important than ever this year. Influenza strain A is in Vermont early this year and causing significant illness in both children and adults. It is important to get the flu...
This post was originally sent by email to TA families on Dec. 8, 2021. This week's Health Office update includes information about routine health expectations-not just Covid this week! Routine School Immunizations Parents/Guardians of 7th grade students: The deadline for submitting immunization documentation for the tetanus (TDaP) booster is December 17, 2021....
The following information and reminders were sent via email from Nurse Ellen Gnaedinger on December 2, 2021. Reminder: If your child is sick with a cough, fever, headache, congestion, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or has a change in taste or smell for more than 24 hours, TA will require...
The following update from the TA Health Office was sent via email to all parents on November 18. Guide for staying home and returning to school: 1. Your child must stay home if they have any of these symptoms: fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, change in taste/smell. 2. If these...
Dear TA Families, This health update comes as the holidays approach. Governor Scott reminds us to continue to be careful indoors, wear masks at indoor gatherings, and strongly consider small groups for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We continue to see high numbers of new Covid cases with our Vermont hospital systems being...
Dear Parents, Guardians and Families: Hello All! We are writing to share important updates from the Health Office: We are staying in touch with Thetford Elementary School regarding their very small number of positive Covid cases. Any contact tracing that needs to be done is being done. If you are not yet vaccinated: please strongly...