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...
Dear TA Families, Here are some important highlights for the week. Last Day of Quarter 1 is Friday 10/22 We want to remind everyone that there is just one week left in the first quarter of the school year. If students have assessments they want to retake, additional drafts of writing assignments to revise,...
Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you to everyone for taking care of each other during this time of increased focus on wellness! Here are three important updates from the TA Health Office: Flu shots for students will be from 11:45 -2:45 on October 14th. This is courtesy of Upper Valley Pediatrics. Dr. Yukica and Nurse Ellen...
As we navigate the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an ongoing need to be vigilant about our health and safety both at school and at home. The prevalence of the delta variant in our region means we can’t let down our guard and must stay focused on our...
The following email update was sent via email to all parents on Friday, August 13 by School Nurse Ellen Gnaedinger and Dean of Students Siobhan Lopez. Happy Friday, TA Families, The Vermont Agency of Education sends us information about vaccination clinics, which we are passing along to you. We continue to encourage...