Illnesses We have had a few cases of a stomach bug, a few cases of viral sore throat, one case of strep throat and 2 cases of Covid. • NEW -- Protocol for return after Covid is here: Thetford Academy Health Office/COVID page • If you need a Covid test kit, please come to the health...
Ticks are out. Ticks, ticks, ticks Please check daily for deer ticks - especially outdoor classes and sports teams • There are lots of 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 &...
Happy Snow Day Illnesses • Pink eye cases are going away. We only had one case this week. Thank you for everyone's help with hygiene and extra cleaning!!! • The good news is we don't have many students sick with flu or viral sore throat this week. We're very glad about that. TA had a...
Guest post by Getting to Y team member Margaret Smallwood '24 – TA students on the 'Getting to Y' team facilitated a Community Dialogue on March 21, with parents, peers, and siblings in attendance. Getting to Y is a leadership club focused on public health data, issues, and solutions. Team members...
Illnesses • We have several cases of PINK EYE or Conjunctivitis • We had 4 cases of viral pink eye & 6 cases of bacterial pink eye. Both are quite contagious. Viral pink eye can come from having a cold and then the virus moves to the eyes. It doesn't need antibiotic drops and...
It's nice to see the sun. Illnesses • We are seeing less students out with influenza symptoms this week. It is taking 3-6 days for students to feel well after getting the flu. • Parents, please encourage your students to be in touch with their teachers to make a plan to make-up work. • There is...
It's nice to see the sun. Illnesses • We still have several students out with influenza symptoms. Symptoms are headache, sore throat nausea, body aches and fever. If your child has a temperature over 100.0 they need to stay home, please. It is taking 3-6 days for students to feel well after getting...
I hope you had a good February break! Illnesses - There is still a stomach bug going around. Please remember: hand washing before eating & don't share water bottles or food. - We have a few students out with influenza symptoms. Symptoms are headache, sore throat nausea, body aches and fever. If your...
That darned stomach bug is back :( Illnesses - A stomach bug, causing much vomiting, has arrived at TA, the elementary school is also affected. If you want to keep your tummy happy; please don't share water bottles or food. - We still have several students out with influenza symptoms. Symptoms are headache, sore...
Illnesses - We still have several students out with influenza symptoms. Symptoms are headache, sore throat nausea, body aches and fever. If your child has a temperature over 100.0 they need to stay home, please. - It is taking 3-6 days for students to feel well after getting the flu. - Teachers,...