The Weekly Update #4

We don't want you to panic as there is still a lot of summer left, however, it is never to soon to start prepping and planning either.

August 19th - HAC Opens

• Middle School Team Assignment Available
• Transportation Bus Route Available
• Demographic Update Form Available and Must Be Completed

August 20th and 21st - NMS Orientation Days. More information will be provided the week prior to orientation.

August 20 - 7th Grade Orientation: Visitation is alphabetical

• Last Names A-H @ 8:45 – 9:30
• Last Names I-Q @ 10:00 – 10:45
• Last Names R-Z @ 11:15 – 12:00

August 21 - 8th Grade Orientation: Visitation is alphabetical

• Last Names A-H @ 8:45 – 9:30
• Last Names I-Q @ 10:00 – 10:45
• Last Names R-Z @ 11:15 – 12:00

September 3rd - 7th Grade First Day

September 4th - 8th Grade First Day

Not listed on either list below is a school planner. We have the planners and students will be asked to purchase our planner at our school store for $5.

NMS's school rules revolve around being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. If students are able to stay within these parameters, they will have a successful year. Cell phones and cell phone use is a big part of this.

Cell phones are not allowed to be used while at school between the hours of 7:55 AM and 3:00 PM. They are to be off and away ALL DAY. I share this with you because many may have gotten very comfortable with having their phones 24/7 during the summer months and transitioning back to school and the no cell phone rule may be challenging and create some withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps initiating cell phone breaks over the next few weeks will help to prepare them for the first day back.

Welcome to Newtown Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year!

I would like to take this opportunity to review basic health policies and screening schedules.

New students are required to provide immunization records in accordance with PA Health Department standards. Please confirm with your child’s medical provider that their immunizations or exclusions are up to date and on file in the nurse’s office at NMS in order to start their first day of school.

Click here to access CR's Health Suite Page.

NEW STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Immunization records
• Copy of most recent physical exam
• Copy of most recent dental exam

7TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 additional vaccinations: Tdap and Meningococcal

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/School%20Health/SIR8.pdf

• Dental exam (any exam dated after May1,2024 may be accepted for 7th grade)
• Immunization non-compliance letters will be sent home via email in the beginning of August.

Medication Policy

• All prescription or over the counter medication must have a completed physician’s order to be administered during the school day. The medication must be brought in a labeled pharmacy container to the health suite by parent/guardian. Students are not permitted to transport medications with the exceptions of EpiPens, Rescue Inhalers or Diabetic Medications.

HEALTH SCREENINGS (in accordance with PA Mandated School Health Program)

• Students in all grades will receive growth (height, weight, BMI) and vision screenings
• 7th grade students will also receive hearing and scoliosis screenings
• Abnormal screening results will be reported to parent/guardian for additional follow-up

OTHER MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Please contact Ms. Hecht if you have any medical concerns regarding your child @ 215-944-2609 or via email: jhecht@crsd.org
• If your child is ill/injured during the school day, evaluation by the school nurse is required in order to be sent home ill/injured. Students should not be texting/calling parents directly.
• A student should not be sent to school to be evaluated by the school nurse with an illness or injury that occurred at home. Any serious illness or injury occurring at home must be evaluated by the student’s healthcare provider.