Summer Updates for Families
From the Department of Health and Wellness
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Countdown to Summer
Summer break is an exciting time for students as they get to take a break from academics and enjoy some sunshine. Below you will find some reminders and tips to keep your kids healthy and safe this summer season.
Water Safety
As summer approaches, many families will head to the beach or the pool. Please make sure that you are monitoring your child every time they are around water, even if they know how to swim. Remind your child to never swim alone and don't forget to apply sunscreen!
Tick Bites
Wear your helmet!
Head injuries are common during the summer when children are riding bikes, skateboards and roller skating. Make sure your child has a well-fitting helmet and encourage them to wear it every time they climb on something with wheels.
End of Year Medication Pick-up
All student medications that have been kept at school this year MUST BE PICKED UP by the end of the school day Thursday June 22, 2023 or they will be discarded per FPS medication policy. This includes epi-pens and inhalers. Medications cannot be stored over the summer under any circumstances. If your child will require medication(s) in school next year a new doctors order is required when medication is dropped off in September. Please reach out to your school nurse is you have any questions.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
833-773-2445
Are you or someone you care about struggling with mental health or substance use? In crisis, or working hard to prevent one? It can be difficult to know where to turn for help.
- Call, text, or chat for real-time clinical assessment, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- You’ll talk with a trained staff member who will assist you in accessing the treatment or support that meets your individual needs.
- Connect with qualified professionals for mental health assessments, crisis services, substance use treatment, referrals and more, with options in your own community. Staff will remain on the line with you until you are connected to your next steps
- It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required.
- Real-time interpretation in 200+ languages.
- Deaf or hard of hearing? Contact MassRelay at 711, or use your video relay or caption provider of choice.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
The nation’s most comprehensive study on the health and nutritional status of people living in the United States is now in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. From June 9, 2023 through August 21, 2023 approximately 935 randomly selected area residents will have the opportunity to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) when representatives of the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visit their homes. The information collected help public officials create public health policies and health programs. Please participate if you are contacted. Click on the button below for more information.
Metro West Food Collaborative
Accessing food during the summer can be challenging for students and families, especially for those who rely on school meal programs during the academic year. When schools are closed for summer break, families may face difficulties in ensuring that their children have regular access to nutritious meals. Framingham Public Schools partners with the Metro West Food Collaborative to provide resources to our families during the summer months. If you need help accessing food when your student is out of school, please click the button below.
Physicals and Immunizations
The summer is a great time to get your student's annual physical scheduled and make sure that they are up to date with their vaccinations. As a reminder, 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.
COVID Update
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.
Aurelia Medina
District Nurse Leader
Location: Framingham Public Schools Administrative Offices, Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-782-7215
Courtney Balacco
Executive Director of Student Supports
Location: Framingham Public Schools Administrative Offices, Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-626-9197
Jacob Hanson
Assistant Director of Health and Wellness
Location: Framingham Public Schools Administrative Offices, Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-626-9197