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Welcome back to school. I hope everyone had a chance to rest over the holiday break. Illnesses We are seeing less illness at TA this week. That is really good news. If you are sick please remember to stay home until better How to get better: stay home, get lots of rest, extra sleep, lots...


Holiday Meal If your food budget is tight this winter there is a Holiday meal available through the Thetford Food Bank, please contact their Director, Mary Allen or Nurse Ellen if interested in this program.  The gift cards are available at the Thetford Food Shelf, under the town hall, Tuesday and Thursday...


Holiday Meal If your food budget is limited this winter there is a Holiday meal available through the Thetford Food Bank, please contact their Director, Mary Allen or Nurse Ellen if interested in this program.  The cards are available at the Thetford Food Shelf during their open hours of Tuesday and Thursday...


Illnesses We continue to see several viruses: RSV, influenza, Covid, rhinovirus and a stomach virus. Students get over one virus and then are vulnerable to picking up another virus. Students, if sick please stay home until you are better so you protect yourself and those around you.To get better: extra sleep, lots...


   There is a severe children's bed shortage in all New England hospitals because of an increase in respiratory viruses. We are seeing a tremendous amount of RSV, a respiratory virus, which can make babies very sick and in need of hospital care; some babies are being cared for in emergency room...


Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all the wonderful students, parents, and staff here at TA. We have much to be grateful for. Illnesses Please be thoughtful with Thanksgiving gatherings next week. The elderly can be made very sick by influenza and Covid, and infants younger than 24 months can be hospitalized...


Influenza We are still seeing some cases of influenza (flu). We had fewer students out this week. There are at least 3 other viruses making students sick.Flu shots help; please consider having students get their flu shots. Parents can call Upper Valley Pediatrics, 802-785-4722 if you don't know where else to...


Influenza We have several cases of confirmed influenza (flu). We had 11-27 students with fever out each day this week. There are at least 3 other viruses making students sick.Flu shots help; please consider having students get their flu shots. Call Upper Valley Pediatrics, 802-785-4722, if you don't know where to...


Dental Care The Ronald McDonald Dental Van will be at Thetford Academy from Nov. 2-7. If you would like your student's teeth cleaned, please complete the dental permission form and return to Nurse Ellen by October 31st. Students in need of emotional support Please reach out to your parents and family, a counselor, the...

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