Ronald McDonald Dental Van and Plainfield Health CenterMany thanks to the dentist, hygienists and dental staff for the excellent care this week of our TA students. They saw 40 students. We are very appreciative of this program. SunProtect your skin from sunburn - please remember to use sunscreen. Burned skin today can lead to...
The Dental Trailer is here next week.Students can get their teeth cleaned and if they have cavities or need sealants the dentist provides that care. Please let Ellen know if you want your student seen. Please - check daily for deer ticks. Shower & wash clothes if you are out in tick...
Teeth, Happy Teeth The Ronald McDonald Dental trailer is returning to TA from May 15th -18th. Students can get their teeth cleaned and if they have cavities or need sealants the dentist provides that care. Please return the sign-up forms to the health office as soon as you can. Sign up form...
Teeth The Ronald McDonald Dental trailer is returning to campus at the beginning of May. Students can get their teeth cleaned and if they have cavities or need sealants the dentist provides that care. If you'd like to sign-up, please contact Nurse Ellen. Illnesses We are seeing less viral illness right now. Hurrah. If your...
Illnesses We are seeing a lot of head colds, viral sore throats/cough/congestion. Please keep students home when they have NEW onset of symptoms. I am allowing students to be in school who have congestion that is getting better, and post viral cough. For the congestion: decongestants are helping. You can try Sudafed (generic), Dayquil,...
Illnesses We are seeing more Covid this week and continue to see influenza, mononucleosis and strep throat. We also have students with head colds and sore throats.If you are sick, please remember to stay home until better. How to get better: stay home, get lots of rest, extra sleep, lots of fluids...
Below Freezing WeatherWonderful students, when outside please remember to cover all skin with winter clothing: faces: neck warmers, heads: warm hats, bodies: warm jackets & snow pants, feet: warm socks & winter boots. Frostbite makes your toes unhappy for a lifetime, just ask Nurse Ellen :) Please check on neighbors and the elderly and make sure...
THC Vape Pens If these are brought onto campus, they cause students serious health risks as well as serious disciplinary consequences. Parents, please take time to talk to your teens about the very real concerns and the health risks of THC and other substances such as opioids. Students if you have used a...
llnesses We are seeing more influenza, upper respiratory illnesses; RSV, rhinovirus & Covid. If you are sick, please remember to stay home until better. How to get better: stay home, get lots of rest, extra sleep, lots of fluids and gargle with warm salt water if you have a sore throat. Thetford Academy...
Illnesses We are still seeing upper respiratory illnesses; influenza, RSV, rhinovirus & Covid. If you are sick, please remember to stay home until better. How to get better: stay home, get lots of rest, extra sleep, lots of fluids and gargle with warm salt water if you have a sore throat. Thetford...