Back To School Reminders

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We hope that everyone had a fun and relaxing summer break. While we are not looking forward to the end of long summer days, we are so excited to welcome your student back into our school buildings. The halls are just not the same without the laughing of your kids. We want to make sure that you have all the information you need to start the school year, so please take a look at the reminders below.

All students in Framingham need to be fully vaccinated. On November 1, 2023, any student who is not fully vaccinated, or on a catch-up schedule, will not be allowed to attend school. If this pertains to your student, a notice has already been sent to your email. If you are unsure if this applies to you or you have an exemption, please reach out to your student's pediatrician or your school nurse. COVID and Flu vaccines are NOT required, although, they are recommended.

If your child is in need of their vaccinations prior to the exclusion date, and you don't have a pediatrician, please make an appointment with the Framingham Board of Health. Your child can get all required vaccinations for free. Clinics will be held on Tuesdays from 2pm-6pm and Thursdays from 7:30am-11:30am. Click on the link below to schedule an appointment.

The school physician for Framingham Public Schools, with the approval of the School Committee, and in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations (105 CMR 210.00) has authorized the district’s school nurses to administer over-the counter medications during the school day. These medication cannot be given without your written consent so please click the button below and fill out one form for each student.

833-773-2445

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Please remember that annual physicals are required in Kindergarten, 4th grade, 7th grade and 11th grade. If you are unsure whether or not your student is current with these requirements, please reach out to your school nurse.

The public health emergency is over, but COVID is still around and numbers are expected to rise when students return to school. Framingham Public Schools will continue to follow the same isolation guidelines that we followed last year. Please see below for a summary of our COVID guidance. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your school nurse.

Protocol for Students Testing Positive for COVID

If you test positive for COVID-19:

• Please notify your student's teacher and school nurse
• You must stay home for a minimum of 5 days
• The day you test positive is day zero.

You may return to work on day 6 or later you are:

• Fever free for 24hrs without the use of fever-reducing medications.
• Are experiencing improvement in other symptoms (ie, no runny nose, improving cough, no body aches, no sore throat, no nausea or vomiting).
• Are able to wear a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (masking is required for days 6-10, unless you have a negative test on day 5 or later)
• If unable to wear a mask for an additional 5 days, student will remain home for a full 10 days, or until they have a negative test on day 5 or later.
• Students can return without a mask after having a negative test on day 5 or later and with an improvement in symptoms, if they choose.