TMS Weekly Update 2023-2024

Wellness update- Spring has sprung and with it comes an increase in environmental allergies. We are seeing many students coming to the health office seeking relief of their symptoms. If your child suffers from environmental allergies, please follow the treatment plan given to you by your child’s medical provider and administer medications at home if advised by the provider. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in keeping our students healthy and in the classroom.

Physical Exams- In accordance with Massachusetts Code of Regulations 105 CMR 200.000, prior to entering the 7th Grade, all students must provide a copy of a current physical (signed by an MD and dated within one year) and proof of immunization according to the Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements 2023-2024. This means all current 6th grade students must turn in a physical to the Health Office with proof of the required immunizations before the first day of 7th grade. It is best practice to send in a copy of your child’s current PE after each well visit or immunization. If obtaining a physical exam for your child is a hardship, please contact the health office.

Mandated Screening- Postural Screening for all 6, 7 and 8th graders is complete. If your child received a referral for a re-check by their provider, kindly send it into the health office as soon as possible.

Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), which is mandated for 7th graders in the Commonwealth, continues to be underway. Please call if you have questions or concerns.

Please keep the health office notified of any changes in your child’s health status to include fractures, sprains, concussions, etc.

Thank you,

Michelle Riley MSN, RN, NCSN

978-649-3115 (option 2)

michelle.riley@tyngsboroughps.org