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...
This update from the Thetford Academy Health Office was also sent to all TA families by email. Updates to Thetford Academy Covid Guidelines When a student is diagnosed with Covid (day of positive test is day 0) Days 1- 5 with no symptoms, or with mild symptoms that resolve within 4...
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,...