Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day
Wednesday, November 6 - 12:45 Early Dismissal/PT Conferences
Monday, November 11 - No School - Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12 - 7:30 pm Parenting Today's Super-Connected Kids @ LSRHS
Wednesday, November 13 - 12:45 Early Dismissal/PT Conferences; 3:00-5:30 Frozen Fundraiser Pick-up
Wednesday, November 20 - 12:45 Early Dismissal/PT Conferences
Monday, November 25 - Term 1 Ends
Wednesday, November 27 - 12:45 Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Recess
Ephraim Curtis Middle School recently held a collection drive for HOPEsudbury, organized by the Curtis Angels. This year as a school, ECMS raised $2,287 for HOPEsudbury. The money raised will go to local families in need of financial help to do things like pay for medical bills, home repairs and utility bills.
On behalf of HOPEsudbury, thanks to all the students, staff and families who contributed to the collection drive. Congratulations to the 7th grade for raising the most money and winning a movie to be shown here at school!
The Curtis Angels will be collecting unwanted/leftover Halloween candy which will be donated to the Homeless Veterans Centers in Worcester. If you would like to donate Halloween candy, students can drop it off at Mr. Henningson’s office in Student Services. If you have questions about the candy collection drive, please contact Mr. Henningson.
Thanks for your support of U.S. military veterans.
- If your child will be absent or tardy from school, please call 978-443-1071, press 1, and leave a message on the absence line, or send an email to ecms_office@sudbury.k12.ma.us, stating your child’s name, the date(s) of their absence/ tardiness and the reason. If there is a planned absence, you are welcome to call/email ahead of time -- you do not need to wait until that day.
- If you will be taking your child out of school for an appointment or picking them up early, please write a note and have your child drop it off in the front office. You must come into the office to sign out your child; if they return to school that day, they may come back in on their own and stop by the office.
- We do not need to know about a change in dismissal plans at 3:10 dismissal time (or 12:45 on an Early Release day).
- Students may only ride the bus to which they are assigned.
- We will interrupt class to have students pick up eyeglasses or Chromebooks dropped off in the office. All other items will be placed on the table outside the office. If your child calls and asks you to bring something to school, please tell them they must come to the office to retrieve.
- Students' cellphones are expected to be turned off during the school day, so they will not see a text you send them.
Hello, Curtis parents! Your children are creating memories this school year. The yearbook is created and designed with student input. With pictures taken all throughout the school, they are creating a memorable book for you and your children to look back on their year.
When ordering, please be sure to use your child's formal name. Jostens uses a computer database to produce the emails that are sent to you. If you order using your child's nickname, your child's name will not be removed from the list and you will continue to receive emails. After placing your order, please be sure to save your email receipt, if needed for future reference. Please email our yearbook coordinator, Liz Kerrigan, if you have any questions.
Let's remember this year together! The price is $50. Please click here to order your yearbook today!
Across all SPS schools, we have noticed an increase in “Walking Pneumonia.”
Please see the information below from KidsHealth.
What Is Walking Pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia is a less serious form of the lung infection pneumonia. It's often caused by bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae, but other bacteria or viruses can also cause it.
Most kids with this type of pneumonia (nuh-MOH-nyuh) don't feel sick enough to stay home — hence, the name "walking" pneumonia. But even a child who feels fine should stay home for a few days until antibiotic treatment kicks in and symptoms improve.
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia?
When it seems like a cold is lasting longer than 7 to 10 days, especially if a cough is getting worse or not going away, it could be walking pneumonia. Symptoms can come on suddenly or take longer to start. The symptoms are often mild, but sometimes can be more severe.
Walking pneumonia symptoms to look for:
a fever of 101°F (38.5°C) or below
a cough that can last for weeks to months
fatigue (feeling very tired)
headache, chills, sore throat, and other cold or flu-like symptoms
fast breathing or breathing with grunting or wheezing sounds
labored breathing that makes the rib muscles retract (when muscles under the ribcage or between ribs draw inward with each breath)
ear pain
chest pain or stomach pain
malaise (feeling of discomfort)
vomiting
loss of appetite (in older kids) or poor feeding (in infants)
rash
joint pain
Walking pneumonia symptoms usually depend on where the infection is concentrated. A child whose infection is in the top or middle part of the lungs will probably have labored breathing. Another whose infection is in the lower part of the lungs (near the belly) may have no breathing problems, but may have an upset stomach, nausea, or vomiting.
How Is Walking Pneumonia Diagnosed?
Doctors usually diagnose walking pneumonia by doing an exam. They'll check a child's breathing and listen for a crackling sound that often indicates walking pneumonia.
If needed, they might order a chest X-ray or tests of mucus samples from the child's throat or nose to confirm the diagnosis.
How Is Walking Pneumonia Treated?
Antibiotics are an effective treatment for walking pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. A 5- to 10-day course of oral antibiotics is usually recommended. If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, make sure your child takes them on schedule for as long as directed to recover more quickly.
After starting on antibiotics, your child is less likely to pass the illness to other family members. But encourage everyone in your household to wash their hands well and often. Don't let your child share drinking glasses, eating utensils, towels, or toothbrushes.
Teach kids to cough or sneeze into a tissue or into their elbow or upper arm (not their hands). Wash your hands after touching any used tissues. Also make sure that your kids are up-to-date on their vaccines to help protect them from other infections.
How Can I Help My Child Feel Better?
Your child should drink liquids throughout the day, especially if they have a fever. Ask the doctor before you use medicine to treat a cough. Cough suppressants stop the lungs from clearing mucus, which might not be helpful for lung infections like walking pneumonia.
For a fever or chest pain, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol or a store brand) or ibuprofen (such as Advil, Motrin, or a store brand) can help make your child more comfortable. Do not give aspirin to your child or teen as it's linked to a rare, but serious, illness called Reye syndrome, which can lead to liver failure and death.
With treatment, most types of bacterial pneumonia go away within 1–2 weeks. Coughing can take up to 4–6 weeks to stop.
Anne-Marie Hultin RN, BSN & Kiersten Varner, RN, BSN
