Nurse

From the Nurse:

FALL SPORTS : Please visit  LPS Athletics page for registration information

Middle School Sports

If your student will be or is considering playing a Fall sport, you may send in their most recent physical now to the Nurse or Ms.  Kempton.

 Physicals are good for 13 mos. for sports purposes, so please check the date and determine if they will need a new physical by the start of school sports. If you already have a physical on file in the sports website, it will remind you if it is current or expired.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORT  Fall 9th gr :

If your student will be  playing a Fall HS sport:

Before June 14, please send in their most recent physical to the MS Nurse

 After June 14, please send it to the HS nurse, Chris Porell.

DO NOT SEND IT TO THE COACH

You can also mail the paperwork over the summer to the appropriate building.

Any questions- please contact me 978-486-8938 #4 or Chris Porell RN ,978-952-2555 #3

Field Trips/ Field Day : Upcoming:

 8th New Hampshire trip Monday June 10 – 

ALL GRADES Field Day activities at LMS and Alumni Field Tues June 11

6th Canobie Lake trip Wednesday June 12- watch for information

Please remember to send your student with their Epi-pen &/or inhaler on the day of the trip if it is NOT stored in the Health Office. Those stored in the H.O. will be distributed the morning of the trip

 Eating on the bus can get a little messy, so please help us minimize the risk of allergic reactions by choosing non-peanut products for snacks on field trips if possible.

EPI-PEN AND INHALER END OF YEAR RETURN:

If you sent in an Epi or inhaler to school this year, they will be returned home with the student in their back pack on:

6th gr. June 12- check their backpack after the field trip

7th gr. June 11- check backpack

8th gr. June 10 – check their backpack after the trip           

Please contact me if you want to make OTHER  arrangements for the return of Epi-pen/inhaler

Other Medication Returns:

For any other prescription medication to be returned, I will contact you next week to make arrangements

Next Year prescription medications for school:

During the Summer, please remember to get new dr.’s orders and any allergy/asthma/seizure action plans for the new school year in September. All orders end on the last day of the school year. New blank parent permission forms for SY 24-25 will be with the returned Epi’s and inhalers.

CURRENT 6TH GRADE:

Any new students and students entering the 7th grade in August are required to have a current (dated within 12 months of the first day of school) physical examination and documentation verifying the necessary  immunizations determined by Massachusetts State Law. The only exceptions to these requirements are for those students whose parent/guardian provides written documentation that their child’s status (determined by the state) is homeless or the child meets the standards for medical or religious exemptions set forth in M.G.L.c.76 & 15. The physicals must be submitted to the School Nurse by Sept. 9,2024. For appointments scheduled after this date: please send the most recent physical and immunizations list you currently have in your files. After your appointment, send the new physical and immunization sheet to school. If you have already submitted a physical and immunizations list for sports, that should be sufficient.

** If you have a recent physical and immunizations list, please feel free to send it in now

The weather is getting warmer!

Please be sure your student has a water bottle and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities – especially shoes! Crocs, slides and flip flops are NOT recommended and often end with injuries

Spring Allergies, Ticks, and Mosquitoes 

• Spring Allergy Management

  • Start taking allergy medication

  • If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

  • Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, wash bedding weekly, change clothes worn during outdoor activities 

• Tick and Mosquito Safety

  • Use a bug repellent that is at least 20% DEET

  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when possible

  • Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk

  • Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source when in wooded or grassy areas to help repel ticks

  • Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. 

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the attachment for updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH or this link

          Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

From the Nurse:

FALL SPORTS : Please visit  LPS Athletics page for registration information

Middle School Sports

If your student will be or is considering playing a Fall sport, you may send in their most recent physical now to the Nurse or Ms.  Kempton.

 Physicals are good for 13 mos. for sports purposes, so please check the date and determine if they will need a new physical by the start of school sports. If you already have a physical on file in the sports website, it will remind you if it is current or expired.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORT  Fall 9th gr :

If your student will be  playing a Fall HS sport:

Before June 14, please send in their most recent physical to the MS Nurse

 After June 14, please send it to the HS nurse, Chris Porell.

DO NOT SEND IT TO THE COACH

You can also mail the paperwork over the summer to the appropriate building.

Any questions- please contact me 978-486-8938 #4 or Chris Porell RN ,978-952-2555 #3

Field Trips/ Field Day : Upcoming:

 8th New Hampshire trip Monday June 10 – watch for information

ALL GRADES Field Day activities at LMS and Alumni Field Tues June 11

6th Canobie Lake trip Wednesday June 12- watch for information

Please remember to send your student with their Epi-pen &/or inhaler on the day of the trip if it is NOT stored in the Health Office. Those stored in the H.O. will be distributed the morning of the trip

 Eating on the bus can get a little messy, so please help us minimize the risk of allergic reactions by choosing non-peanut products for snacks on field trips if possible.

EPI-PEN AND INHALER END OF YEAR RETURN:

If you sent in an Epi or inhaler to school this year, they will be returned home with the student in their back pack on:

6th gr. June 12- check their backpack after the field trip

7th gr. June 11- check backpack

8th gr. June 10 – check their backpack after the trip           

Please contact me if you want to make OTHER  arrangements for the return of Epi-pen/inhaler

Other Medication Returns:

For any other prescription medication to be returned, I will contact you next week to make arrangements

Next Year prescription medications for school:

During the Summer, please remember to get new dr.’s orders and any allergy/asthma/seizure action plans for the new school year in September. All orders end on the last day of the school year. New blank parent permission forms for SY 24-25 will be with the returned Epi’s and inhalers.

CURRENT 6TH GRADE:

Any new students and students entering the 7th grade in August are required to have a current (dated within 12 months of the first day of school) physical examination and documentation verifying the necessary  immunizations determined by Massachusetts State Law. The only exceptions to these requirements are for those students whose parent/guardian provides written documentation that their child’s status (determined by the state) is homeless or the child meets the standards for medical or religious exemptions set forth in M.G.L.c.76 & 15. The physicals must be submitted to the School Nurse by Sept. 9,2024. For appointments scheduled after this date: please send the most recent physical and immunizations list you currently have in your files. After your appointment, send the new physical and immunization sheet to school. If you have already submitted a physical and immunizations list for sports, that should be sufficient.

** If you have a recent physical and immunizations list, please feel free to send it in now

The weather is getting warmer!

Please be sure your student has a water bottle and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities – especially shoes! Crocs, slides and flip flops are NOT recommended and often end with injuries

April Showers Bring MayFlowers…and Spring Allergies, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Too!

• Spring Allergy Management

  • Start taking allergy medication

  • If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

  • Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, wash bedding weekly, change clothes worn during outdoor activities 

• Tick and Mosquito Safety

  • Use a bug repellent that is at least 20% DEET

  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when possible

  • Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk

  • Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source when in wooded or grassy areas to help repel ticks

  • Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. 

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the attachment for updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH or this link

          Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

FALL SPORTS : Please visit  LPS Athletics page for registration information

Middle School Sports

If your student will be or is considering playing a Fall sport, you may send in their most recent physical now to the Nurse or Ms.  Kempton.

 Physicals are good for 13 mos. for sports purposes, so please check the date and determine if they will need a new physical by the start of school sports. If you already have a physical on file in the sports website, it will remind you if it is current or expired. Be sure to register when it opens- see the link above 

HIGH SCHOOL:

If your student is playing a Fall HS sport:

Before June 14, please send in their most recent physical to the MS Nurse

 After June 14, please send it to the HS nurse, Chris Porell.

DO NOT SEND IT TO THE COACH

You can also mail the paperwork over the summer to the HS.

Any questions- please contact me

Field Trips: Upcoming:

 8th New Hampshire trip Monday June 10 – watch for information

6th Canobie Lake trip Wednesday June 12- watch for information

Please remember to send your student with their Epi-pen &/or inhaler on the day of the trip if it NOT stored in the Health Office. Those stored in the H.O. will be distributed the morning of the trip

 Eating on the bus can get a little messy, so please help us minimize the risk of allergic reactions by choosing non-peanut products for snacks on field trips if possible.

The weather is getting warmer!

Please be sure your student has a water bottle and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities – especially shoes! Crocs, slides and flip flops are NOT recommended and often end with injuries

Wellness Committee:

The Connections Speaker Series is hosting Charlie Applestein to speak on Using a Positive, Strength-Based Approach for Effective Parenting. Charlie Applestein is a youth care trainer who provides strength-based training and consultation for individuals and groups who work with youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Date: Tuesday May 21    Time: 6-7PM with time for Q and A     Location: Littleton High School auditorium

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month:

For info and resources please visit:

 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-New England Chapter

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month:

In May, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to promote the benefits of being physically active. Find strategies to get youth involved in sports by using the National Youth Sports Strategy. Share our MyHealthfinder physical activity page for tips and info to make getting active a part of your routine. You can also help older adults get moving with guidance from the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report. And lastly, check out these Healthy People 2030 physical activity evidence-based resources to implement in your community.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

 Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout May, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) actively participates in this national movement, dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families impacted by mental illness.

Please visit NAMI for information and resources concerning mental health

April Showers Bring MayFlowers…and Spring Allergies, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Too!

• Spring Allergy Management

  • Start taking allergy medication

  • If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

  • Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, wash bedding weekly, change clothes worn during outdoor activities 

• Tick and Mosquito Safety

  • Use a bug repellent that is at least 20% DEET

  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when possible

  • Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk

  • Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source when in wooded or grassy areas to help repel ticks

  • Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. 

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the attachment for updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH or this link

          Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

From the Nurse:

Field Trips: Next Week: Monday 5/20 8th grade Civics (limited trip) 

                                             Thurs. 5/23 7th grade Boda Borg

Please remember to send your student with their Epi-pen &/or inhaler for the trip if it NOT stored in the Health Office. Those stored in the H.O. will be distributed the morning of the trip

 Eating on the bus can get a little messy, so please help us minimize the risk of allergic reactions by choosing non-peanut products for snacks and lunch on field trips if possible.

The weather is getting warmer!

Please be sure your student has a water bottle and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities – especially shoes! Crocs, slides and flip flops are NOT recommended and often end with injuries

Wellness Committee:

The Connections Speaker Series is hosting Charlie Applestein to speak on Using a Positive, Strength-Based Approach for Effective Parenting. Charlie Applestein is a youth care trainer who provides strength-based training and consultation for individuals and groups who work with youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Date: Tuesday May 21    Time: 6-7PM with time for Q and A     Location: Littleton High School auditorium

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month:

For info and resources please visit:

 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-New England Chapter

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month:

In May, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to promote the benefits of being physically active. Find strategies to get youth involved in sports by using the National Youth Sports Strategy. Share our MyHealthfinder physical activity page for tips and info to make getting active a part of your routine. You can also help older adults get moving with guidance from the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report. And lastly, check out these Healthy People 2030 physical activity evidence-based resources to implement in your community.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

 Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout May, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) actively participates in this national movement, dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families impacted by mental illness.

Please visit NAMI for information and resources concerning mental health

April Showers Bring MayFlowers…and Spring Allergies, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Too!

• Spring Allergy Management

  • Start taking allergy medication

  • If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

  • Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, wash bedding weekly, change clothes worn during outdoor activities 

• Tick and Mosquito Safety

  • Use a bug repellent that is at least 20% DEET

  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when possible

  • Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk

  • Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source when in wooded or grassy areas to help repel ticks

  • Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. 

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the attachment for updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH or this link

          Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

From the Nurse:

7th Grade :

Reminder that the SBIRT (Drug Prevention Screening) will start on May 14 during UA classes. It is a private 1:1 conversation asking a few questions regarding alcohol, tobacco, or vaping use. It is completely voluntary, confidential and takes only a few minutes.

Please complete this Google form by 5/13/24 if you want to waive SBIRT substance use and prevention screening for your student.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

 Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout May, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) actively participates in this national movement, dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families impacted by mental illness.

Please visit NAMI for information and resources concerning mental health

April Showers Bring MayFlowers…and Spring Allergies, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Too!

• Spring Allergy Management

  • Start taking allergy medication

  • If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

  • Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, wash bedding weekly, change clothes worn during outdoor activities 

• Tick and Mosquito Safety

  • Use a bug repellent that is at least 20% DEET

  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when possible

  • Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk

  • Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source when in wooded or grassy areas to help repel ticks

  • Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. 

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the attachment for updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH or this link

          Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

From The Nurse;

WATCH YOUR STEP!!

With the nice weather, there are more opportunities for students to be outside for PE class or lunch break etc.  Croc style shoes may be comfortable but they have been causing some injuries with running activities, outside basketball etc..

  Please encourage your student to wear sneakers or shoes that offer more support and protection with fast paced activities.

After School Sports:

Please remember to send your student athlete with plenty of water and snacks for practice or games.

April Showers Bring MayFlowers…and Spring Allergies, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Too!:

·         Spring Allergy Management

o    Start taking allergy medication

o    Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, washing bedding weekly, change and wash clothes worn during outdoor activities 

·         Tick and Mosquito Safety

o    Use a bug repellent that is at least 20% DEET

o    Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when possible

o    Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk

o    Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source when in wooded or grassy areas to help repel ticks

o    Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. 

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. Learn what MA is doing to help keep you safe and learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

·         If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

·         If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

·         Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

·         See the attachment for updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH or this link

          Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

·         We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

Wellness Committee

Upcoming Connections Speaker Series Events:

Tuesday, April 30th, 6:00-7:00pm in LHS Auditorium- Defining Equity and Cultural Proficiency with Dr. Kalise Wornum

From the Nurse:
Traveling for April Vacation?
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen and check your vaccination status for measles before you go.

On March 18, 2024, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to alert health providers to the global and domestic increase in measles cases and recommendations about how to reduce the occurrence of new measles cases and outbreaks in the U.S. For information on measles cases, prevention, and treatment, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html.

If you plan to travel internationally, make sure you and your family are protected against measles before departure, no matter where you are going.
Visit this site for a web tool intended to help travelers determine whether they need MMR vaccination before departure.
You should plan to be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before you depart. If your trip is less than 2 weeks away and you’re not protected against measles, you should still get a dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine protects against all 3 diseases.

Staying local for April Vacation?
Hopefully you can enjoy some fresh air and outdoor fun! Beware of ticks and mosquitoes. Learn what MA is doing to help keep you safe and learn how you can protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites to prevent illnesses that they can cause like lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus. https://www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks 

HAVE A RESTFUL and FUN BREAK !!! 

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH at this link 

Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024

A total solar eclipse will be visible from many parts of the U.S. on 4/8/24. While no location in Massachusetts will experience totality, some parts of the state will see over 95% coverage of the sun if weather permits. The eclipse will begin shortly after 2 PM and will last about 21/2 hours.

 Please remember NEVER look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection.
When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times.

Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses

 Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun.

Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and ought to comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard.
Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
Visit NASA's website for  comprehensive information about the eclipse.

Traveling for April Vacation?
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen and check your vaccination status for measles before you go.

On March 18, 2024, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to alert health providers to the global and domestic increase in measles cases and to provide recommendations about how to reduce the occurrence of new measles cases and outbreaks in the U.S. For information on measles cases, prevention, and treatment, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html

If you plan to travel internationally, make sure you and your family are protected against measles before departure, no matter where you are going.
Visit this site for a web tool intended to help travelers determine whether they need MMR vaccination before departure.
You should plan to be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before you depart. If your trip is less than 2 weeks away and you’re not protected against measles, you should still get a dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine protects against all 3 diseases.

Even as we approach Spring weather, it’s still cough/cold, strep and Flu season                   Washing hands often and avoiding touching your face can help protect yourself and others

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

·         If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

·         If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

·         Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

·         See the updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH at this link 

Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

·         We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

Ticks Are Awake and Hungry

o    Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when in wooded or grassy areas

o    Use a tick repellent that’s at least 20% DEET.

o    Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source.

o    Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. Spring ticks can be as small as a sesame seed!

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

Spring Allergy Management

o    Start taking allergy medication

o    If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

o    Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, washing bedding weekly, change and wash clothes worn during outdoor activities 

SPRING SPORTS

Please remember to send your student athlete with snacks and water for practice or games 

From the Nurse:
“SPRING” into Health:

• Ticks Are Awake and Hungry

  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants when in wooded or grassy areas

  • Use a tick repellent that’s at least 20% DEET.

  • Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrinTrusted Source.

  • Check skin closely after being in tick-prone areas, especially under arms, behind ears, between legs, behind knees, and in hair. Spring ticks can be as small as a sesame seed!

Click here for more information on tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

• Spring Allergy Management

  • Start taking allergy medication

  • If your child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

Tips from https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/: Keep windows closed, shower before bed, washing bedding weekly, change and wash clothes worn during outdoor activities

GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

• If your student has had vomiting and/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

• Please test for COVID if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

• See the updated COVID guidelines issued by MA DPH at this link 

Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illness

A copy of the letter sent to families from Dir. Of Pupil Services, Lyn Snow is also attached to the newsletter

• We do not test students for COVID at school.  We can provide a free take-home test for families to test at home if needed while supplies last.

Traveling for April Vacation?
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen and check your vaccination status for measles before you go.

On March 18, 2024, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to alert health providers to the global and domestic increase in measles cases and to provide recommendations about how to reduce the occurrence of new measles cases and outbreaks in the U.S. For information on measles cases, prevention, and treatment, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html

If you plan to travel internationally, make sure you and your family are protected against measles before departure, no matter where you are going.
Visit this site for a web tool intended to help travelers determine whether they need MMR vaccination before departure.
You should plan to be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before you depart. If your trip is less than 2 weeks away and you’re not protected against measles, you should still get a dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine protects against all 3 diseases.

Spring Sports has started!!

Please send your student with water and snacks for after school sports

SPRING SPORTS HAVE STARTED Remember to send your student with snacks and water

TICKS ARE AWAKE AND HUNGRY: Prevention is key!!

Before You Go Outdoors

• Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their own yard or neighborhood.

• Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Permethrin can be used to treat boots, clothing and camping gear and remain protective through several washings. Alternatively, you can buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.

• Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellentsexternal icon containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. EPA’s helpful search toolexternal icon can help you find the product that best suits your needs. Always follow product instructions. Do not use products containing OLE or PMD on children under 3 years old.

• Avoid Contact with Ticks

  • Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.

  • Walk in the center of trails.

After You Come Indoors

Check your clothing for ticks. Ticks may be carried into the house on clothing. Any ticks that are found should be removed. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot water is recommended. Cold and medium temperature water will not kill ticks.

Examine gear and pets. Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks.

Shower soon after being outdoors. Showering within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease and may be effective in reducing the risk of other tickborne diseases. Showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check.

Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, including your own backyard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body. Check these parts of your body and your child’s body for ticks:

• Under the arms

• In and around the ears

• Inside belly button

• Back of the knees

• In and around the hair

• Between the legs

• Around the waist

For more info on ticks , please visit    https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html

Spring Allergy Season has Sprung!

·  With Spring and the accompanying seasonal allergies quickly approaching, consider starting allergy medication now to lessen the severity of symptoms once they begin

·  If you child needs to take any allergy medication while in school, please have the physician write an order and make arrangements to drop off medication

Here are great tips from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America:

·  Start taking allergy medicine before pollen season begins for it to work best. This allows the medicine to prevent your body from releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause your symptoms. 

·  Keep windows closed during pollen season and use central air conditioning with a certified asthma & allergy friendly filter attachment. 

·  Shower daily before going to bed. This will remove pollen from your hair and skin and keep it off your bedding.

·  Wash bedding in hot, soapy water once a week.  

·  Limit close contact with pets that spend a lot of time outdoors.

·  Change and wash clothes worn during outdoor activities. Dry your clothes in a clothes dryer, not on an outdoor line.

For more information, please visit https://www.aafa.org/pollen-allergy/

 Please read the NASHOBA BOH Quarterly Newsletter for information on upcoming events in March and tips for good physical and mental health

 GENERAL ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

If your student has had vomiting &/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting &/or diarrhea.

If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

Please test for covid if they have any covid 19 symptoms –

If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the attendance line. Please specify if they are COVID POSITIVE and the nurse will call you back to confirm return to activities date. See below for more information

COVID -19 GUIDELINES:

Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, OST, and Recreational Camp Settings:

• Children and staff who test positive must isolate for at least 5 days. If they are asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving and they have been fever free without the use of fever-reducing medicine for 24 hours, they may return to programming after Day 5 and should wear a high-quality mask through Day 10:

  • If the individual is able to mask, they must do so through Day 10.

    • If the individual has a negative test on Day 5 or later, they do not need to mask.

    • If the individual is unable to mask, they may return to programming with a negative test on Day 5 or later.

• Symptomatic individuals can remain in their school or program if they have mild symptoms, are tested immediately onsite, and that test is negative*. Best practice would also include wearing a mask, if possible, until symptoms are fully resolved. For symptomatic individuals, DPH recommends a second test within 48 hours if the initial test is negative.

  • If the symptomatic individual cannot be tested immediately, they should be sent home and allowed to return to their program or school if symptoms remain mild and they test negative, or they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are resolving, or if a medical professional makes an alternative diagnosis. A negative test is strongly recommended for return.  

*WE DO NOT TEST STUDENTS FOR COVID AT SCHOOL  - WE CAN PROVIDE A FREE TAKE HOME TEST FOR FAMILIES TO TEST AT HOME IF NEED*

Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead!!!

Sleep Awareness Week March 10 -15th

Improve how you sleep with small changes to your evening routine

A bad night of sleep leaves you with that head-in-the-clouds feeling the next day—fatigued, unfocused, and forgetful—along with other undesirable effects.

Tips for a good night’s sleep:

·         Have a set bedtime routine. It teaches your body that it’s time to go to sleep 

·         Follow a Sleep Schedule

·         Turn Out the Lights diming the  lights helps to regulate your circadian rhythm

·         Turn off the screens at least 1 hr before bedtime. Blue light emitting electronics decrease the natural production of melatonin.

·         Create a comfy sleep environment – A  dark, cool bedroom that is free of distractions is the ideal place to get a good night of sleep

For more info on sleep- please visit The National Sleep Foundation

SPRING SPORTS ARE STARTING SOON Remember to send your student with snacks and water

MARCH IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

Your kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Your kidneys also remove acid that is produced by the cells of your body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals—such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium—in your blood.Without this balance, nerves, muscles, and other tissues in your body may not work normally.

Your kidneys also make hormones that help

·         control your blood pressure

·         make red blood cells NIH external link

·         keep your bones strong and healthy

What can I do to keep my kidneys healthy?

1.      Make healthy food choices. ...

2.      Make physical activity part of your routine. ...

3.      Aim for a healthy weight. ...

4.      Get enough sleep. ...

5.      Stop smoking. ...

6.      Limit alcohol intake link. ...

7.      Explore stress-reducing activities. ...

8.      Manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease

9.      Water is one of the healthiest choices when it comes to maintaining kidney health.

Please visit :

NIH  website for info for healthy kidneys

 Please read the NASHOBA BOH Quarterly Newsletter for information on upcoming events in March and tips for good physical and mental health

ILLNESS:

If your student has had vomiting &/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting &/or diarrhea.

If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

Please test for covid if they have any covid 19 symptoms

If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the attendance line. Please specify if they are covid positive. 

MARCH IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

Your kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Your kidneys also remove acid that is produced by the cells of your body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals—such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium—in your blood.Without this balance, nerves, muscles, and other tissues in your body may not work normally.

Your kidneys also make hormones that help

·         control your blood pressure

·         make red blood cells NIH external link

·         keep your bones strong and healthy

What can I do to keep my kidneys healthy?

1.      Make healthy food choices. ...

2.      Make physical activity part of your routine. ...

3.      Aim for a healthy weight. ...

4.      Get enough sleep. ...

5.      Stop smoking. ...

6.      Limit alcohol intake link. ...

7.      Explore stress-reducing activities. ...

8.      Manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease

9.      Water is one of the healthiest choices when it comes to maintaining kidney health.

Please visit :

NIH  website for info for healthy kidneys 

 Please read the NASHOBA BOH Quarterly Newsletter for information on upcoming events in March and tips for good physical and mental health 

ILLNESS:

If your student has had vomiting &/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting &/or diarrhea.

If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

Please test for covid if they have any covid 19 symptoms

If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the attendance line. Please specify if they are covid positive. 

February is Heart Health Month

Go here to learn more about heart disease and how to help prevent it and improve heart health.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place February 26 to March 3, 2024.

This week aims to raise awareness and understanding of eating disorders and educate the public on when to seek help.

Some signs of a developing or existing eating disorder include:

·        Changes in eating behavior, suddenly eliminating an entire food group not due to a medical condition such as celiac disease

·        Separating foods because they consider some as “bad”

·        Cutting foods into tiny pieces or being secretive about eating in front of people

·        Adding to or mixing in unusual combinations (adding hot sauce to sweet foods or adding large amounts of salt and pepper ) to foods so they will not enjoy it

·        Changes in weight that are hidden under baggy clothes

·        Feeling they are overweight even when they are underweight

For more information on eating disorders or to find help, please visit:

National Eating Disorder Association  or call (781) 899-2460

The Renfrew Center. Or call (800) 736-3739

ILLNESS:

Please remember for after break:

If your student has had vomiting &/or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting &/or diarrhea.

If your student has had a fever of 100 degrees or higher, they need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before they may return to school.

Please test for covid if they have any covid 19 symptoms

If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the attendance line. Please specify if they are covid positive.

 WINTER SAFETY: Covid isn’t the only thing to worry about in winter-

For detailed winter safety tips please visit:

  https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/winter

please wear helmets for skiing/snowboarding/sledding/skating

dress appropriately for the outdoor weather

carbon monoxide dangers - detectors change the batteries- be sure car exhaust is clear of snow-house heating vents are clear of snow

 PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND STAY HEALTHY- RELAX AND ENJOY THE BREAK

DON’T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS-FREQUENTLY!!!!!!

If your student will be playing a Spring sport

please visit the LPS Athletics site for info on registration – Registration opens 2/26/24

PLEASE NOTE: Send required physicals to the appropriate building’s nurse – they will check the physical and input the date onto the sport website (8to18/SNAP)  

Covid is still circulating

Don’t assume “it’s just a cold”

information regarding free take home tests from school

We are excited to announce that Littleton Public Schools has received a shipment of free COVID-19 test kits provided by the Office of Health and Human Services, available for pick-up by all families!

Here's what you need to know:

·         Pick-up will be on a first-come, first-served basis in the main office at your child’s school. 

·         Covid tests have been sent home with students whose parent requested one via the Google doc

If you did not receive a covid test kit and would like one – please call or email the school nurse

Other resources for free covid tests:
US POSTAL SERVICE:

Beginning 11/20/23, you will be able to place another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you did not place an order between 9/25/23 and 11/19/23, you will be able to place TWO separate orders of 4 free at-home test

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits

Seasonal Flu rate is Moderate in our area

SEASONAL FLU VACCINES : IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!

Flu season can last through mid March

 Seasonal Flu vaccines are available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices.

For more information on seasonal influenza and where to find vaccine locations, please visit

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/flu-prevention-and-vaccine-information

 ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid, seasonal flu or strep throat. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

DON’T GET SICK BEFORE VACATION!!!!

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

  Consult your PCP or Pharmacist about available covid and seasonal vaccines

1.    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

Littleton Wellness Committee:

LPS CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES

Jan 16 Tara Trainor Universal Design Postponed: TBD.

March 19 NAMI(Natl. Alliance On Mental Illness) Middle School 6pm Mental Health: Ending the Silence with families.

Tuesday, April 30th - Defining Equity and Cultural Proficiency with Dr. Kalise Wornum (location TBD)

May 21 LHS Auditorium 6pm CharlieApplestein: Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Please remember to send your student to school with a snack and water bottle- especially if they have after school clubs or activities

SEASONAL FLU VACCINES : IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!

Flu season can last through mid March

 Seasonal Flu vaccines are available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices.

For more information on seasonal influenza and where to find vaccine locations, please visit

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/flu-prevention-and-vaccine-information

Covid is still circulating as well as seasonal flu

information regarding free take home tests from school

We are excited to announce that Littleton Public Schools has received a shipment of free COVID-19 test kits provided by the Office of Health and Human Services, available for pick-up by all families!

Here's what you need to know:

·         During the week of 1/29 - 2/2, each family may pick up one kit containing two individual tests during school hours. 

·         Pick-up will be on a first-come, first-served basis in the main office at your child’s school. 

·         Covid tests have been sent home with students whose parent requested one via the Google doc

If you did not receive a covid test kit and would like one – please call or email the school nurse

Other resources for free covid tests:
US POSTAL SERVICE:

Beginning 11/20/23, you will be able to place another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you did not place an order between 9/25/23 and 11/19/23, you will be able to place TWO separate orders of 4 free at-home test

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits

Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine.
Nearly all MA residents can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for no or little cost. 

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-information

 ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid, seasonal flu or strep throat. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

  Consult your PCP or Pharmacist about available covid and seasonal vaccines

1.    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

Littleton Wellness Committee:

LPS CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES

Jan 16 Tara Trainor Universal Design Postponed: TBD.

March 19 NAMI(Natl. Alliance On Mental Illness) Middle School 6pm Mental Health: Ending the Silence with families.

Tuesday, April 30th - Defining Equity and Cultural Proficiency with Dr. Kalise Wornum (location TBD)

May 21 LHS Auditorium 6pm CharlieApplestein: Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Please remember to send your student to school with a snack and water bottle- especially if they have after school clubs or activities

Please do not send your student to school with ENERGY DRINKS

Help them make better choices!!

Energy drinks are a beverage that typically contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, other additives, and legal stimulants such as guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine.

Some of the dangers of energy drinks include1:

• Dehydration (not enough water in your body).

• Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure).

• Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery).

• Insomnia (unable to sleep).

Seasonal Flu is currently rated as moderate incidence in our region.

 Please see below for strategies to decrease the risk of infection and spread of the flu

SEASONAL FLU VACCINES : IT’S NOT TOO LATE

 Seasonal Flu vaccines are available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices.

For more information on seasonal influenza and where to find vaccine locations, please visit

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/flu-prevention-and-vaccine-information

Covid is still circulating as well as seasonal flu

information regarding free take home tests from school

We are excited to announce that Littleton Public Schools has received a shipment of free COVID-19 test kits provided by the Office of Health and Human Services, available for pick-up by all families!

Here's what you need to know:

·         During the week of 1/29-2/2, each family may pick up one kit containing two individual tests during school hours. 

·         Pick-up will be on a first-come, first-served basis in the main office at your child’s school. 

·         Unable to pick up in person? No problem! Complete this Google Form by Friday, January 26th, to request your kit be sent home in your child’s backpack.*

LINK: Request for COVID test kit to be sent home with student.

Other resources for free covid tests:
US POSTAL SERVICE:

Beginning 11/20/23, you will be able to place another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you did not place an order between 9/25/23 and 11/19/23, you will be able to place TWO separate orders of 4 free at-home test

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits

Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine.
Nearly all MA residents can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for no or little cost. 

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-information

 ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

  Consult your PCP or Pharmacist about available covid and seasonal vaccines

1.    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

Littleton Wellness Committee:

LPS CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES

Jan 16 Tara Trainor Universal Design Postponed: TBD.

March 19 NAMI(Natl. Alliance On Mental Illness) Middle School 6pm Mental Health: Ending the Silence with families.

Tuesday, April 30th - Defining Equity and Cultural Proficiency with Dr. Kalise Wornum (location TBD)

May 21 LHS Auditorium 6pm CharlieApplestein: Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Please do not send your student to school with ENERGY DRINKS

Help them make better choices

Energy drinks are a beverage that typically contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, other additives, and legal stimulants such as guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine. These legal stimulants can increase alertness, attention, energy, as well as increase blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

These drinks are often used by students to provide an extra boost in energy. However, the stimulants in these drinks can have a harmful effect on the nervous system.

Some of the dangers of energy drinks include1:

• Dehydration (not enough water in your body).

• Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure).

• Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery).

• Insomnia (unable to sleep).

Seasonal Flu is currently rated as High incidence in our region.

 Please see below for strategies to decrease the risk of infection and spread of the flu

SEASONAL FLU VACCINES : IT’S NOT TOO LATE

 Seasonal Flu vaccines are available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices.

For more information on seasonal influenza and where to find vaccine locations, please visit

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/flu-prevention-and-vaccine-information

Covid is still circulating as well as seasonal flu

check your email for information regarding free take home tests from school

Other resources for free covid tests:
US POSTAL SERVICE:

Beginning 11/20/23, you will be able to place another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you did not place an order between 9/25/23 and 11/19/23, you will be able to place TWO separate orders of 4 free at-home test

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits

Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine.
Nearly all MA residents can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for no or little cost. 

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-information

 ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

  Consult your PCP or Pharmacist about available covid and seasonal vaccines

1.    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

Littleton Wellness Committee:

Next Wellness Committee meeting is Tues Jan. 23 at 7PM in LHS library seminar rm – All are welcome

LPS CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES

Jan 16 Tara Trainor Universal Design Postponed: TBD.

March 19 NAMI(Natl. Alliance On Mental Illness) Middle School 6pm Mental Health: Ending the Silence with families.

Tuesday, April 30th - Defining Equity and Cultural Proficiency with Dr. Kalise Wornum (location TBD)

May 21 LHS Auditorium 6pm CharlieApplestein: Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Please do not send your student to school with ENERGY DRINKS

Help them make better choices

Energy drinks are a beverage that typically contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, other additives, and legal stimulants such as guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine. These legal stimulants can increase alertness, attention, energy, as well as increase blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

These drinks are often used by students to provide an extra boost in energy. However, the stimulants in these drinks can have a harmful effect on the nervous system.

Some of the dangers of energy drinks include1:

• Dehydration (not enough water in your body).

• Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure).

• Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery).

• Insomnia (unable to sleep).

January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth! Learn more about #glaucoma and schedule a comprehensive dilated #EyeExam to protect your sight: https://www.nei.nih.gov/.../eye-conditions-and.../glaucoma

#PreventPromoteProtect #ThatsPublicHealth #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

Seasonal Flu is currently rated as High incidence in our region.

 Please see below for strategies to decrease the risk of infection and spread of the flu

SEASONAL FLU VACCINES : IT’S NOT TOO LATE

 Seasonal Flu vaccines are available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices.

For more information on seasonal influenza and where to find vaccine locations, please visit

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/flu-prevention-and-vaccine-information

Covid is still circulating as well as seasonal flu

Coming soon: information regarding free take home tests from school

Other resources for free covid tests:
US POSTAL SERVICE:

Beginning 11/20/23, you will be able to place another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you did not place an order between 9/25/23 and 11/19/23, you will be able to place TWO separate orders of 4 free at-home test

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits

Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine.
Nearly all MA residents can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for no or little cost. 

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-information

 ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

  Consult your PCP or Pharmacist about available covid and seasonal vaccines

1.    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

Littleton Wellness Committee presentation:

LPS CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES

January 16th, 2024  6pm-7pm

Littleton Middle School Cafetorium

TOPIC: Universal Design for Learning within a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Presenter : Tara Trainor

Tara has been facilitating the district’s UDL Professional Development sessions with educators this year and last.

In this session, parents will learn:

·         How inclusive learning environments benefit all learners and help them reach rigorous grade-level standards

·         Why we must have an asset-based lens and high expectations for all learners so that they can thrive and excel

·         Strategies for helping your children learn next-generation skills outside of the classroom

·         How to model UDL best practices at home and encourage your children to become expert learners.

Please do not send your student to school with ENERGY DRINKS

Help them make better choices

Energy drinks are a beverage that typically contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, other additives, and legal stimulants such as guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine. These legal stimulants can increase alertness, attention, energy, as well as increase blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

These drinks are often used by students to provide an extra boost in energy. However, the stimulants in these drinks can have a harmful effect on the nervous system.

Some of the dangers of energy drinks include:

• Dehydration (not enough water in your body).

• Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure).

• Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery).

• Insomnia (unable to sleep).

For more information on the risks of energy drinks, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/nutrition/energy.htm

Littleton Wellness Committee presentation:

LPS CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES

January 16th, 2024  6pm-7pm

Littleton Middle School Cafetorium

TOPIC: Universal Design for Learning within a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Presenter : Tara Trainor

Tara has been facilitating the district’s UDL Professional Development sessions with educators this year and last.

In this session, parents will learn:

·         How inclusive learning environments benefit all learners and help them reach rigorous grade-level standards

·         Why we must have an asset-based lens and high expectations for all learners so that they can thrive and excel

·         Strategies for helping your children learn next-generation skills outside of the classroom

·         How to model UDL best practices at home and encourage your children to become expert learners.

AREA SEASONAL FLU CLINICS: IT’S NOT TOO LATE

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Seasonal Flu vaccines are also available at local pharmacies

NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER  follow the link and scroll down the page https://www.nashoba.org/news-events

It has many stories and resources on multiple topics including:

·        grief counseling

·        winter and flu health tips

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

1.    Consult your PCP or Pharmacist about available covid and seasonal vaccines

2.    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

3.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

4.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

5.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

6.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

7.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

8.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

AREA SEASONAL FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER  follow the link and scroll down the page https://www.nashoba.org/news-events

It has many stories and resources on multiple topics including:

·        safe food prep and handling for the holidays,

·        grief counseling

·        winter and flu health tips

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

1.    Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!

Have a wonderful, safe, healthy, and restful break! HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!!!

Do You Need Help with Your Holiday Dinners?

If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit the Pantry if you need help! Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner with all the fixings!

Holiday Dinner Distribution

Monday, December 18th from 9 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM

If you have any questions, please contact the Client Counseling Team

978-772-4627 x 312 | clientassist@loavesfishespantry.org

AREA SEASONAL FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER  follow the link and scroll down the page https://www.nashoba.org/news-events

It has many stories and resources on multiple topics including:

·        safe food prep and handling for the holidays,

·        grief counseling

·        winter and flu health tips

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

Healthy Habits Help Protect Against Illness

1.    Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2.    Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3.    Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4.    Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

5.    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

6.    Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your st

7.     WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY !!!!!!

7th grade Physicials and Immunizations:

If you received a letter requesting an updated immunizations list, please send it ASAP. I have a state survey coming up in January- Thanks!!

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Please remember to send your student with a WATER BOTTTLE -

 If they have after school sports or clubs, send them to school with a SNACK as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic MONDAY Dec. 11

Get the Latest Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine

In Time for the Holidays

Date: Dec 11 Time: 3:30 to 5:30 PM

Location: Littleton High School Cafeteria

Vaccine(s) being offered:

Pfizer or Moderna, Ages 12 & Older

Flu vaccinations will also be available on a walk in basis

How to sign up:

Call 978-540-2470, Mon- Fri 8am to 4pm

What you need to know:

• Vaccination is free of charge

• Bring your Medicare or health insurance card and ID

• For more information contact 978-540-2470

• https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html

Sponsored by:

Littleton Volunteer Corps, Littleton Elder & Human Services, Littleton Public Schools and Ayer Family Pharmacy

AREA FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - See below for more covid info 

Don’t forget some good basic health habits that will help to keep you healthy:

·         Cover coughs and sneezes

·         Stay home when you are sick

·         Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated

·         WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols -details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports or clubs, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers 

Kathy McCarthy R.N ., B.S.N .,N.C.S.N.

Littleton Middle School Nurse

Nurse Leader 

(978) 486-8938 #4 

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Get the Latest Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine

In Time for the Holidays

Date: Dec 11 Time: 3:30 to 5:30 PM

Location: Littleton High School Cafeteria

Vaccine(s) being offered:

Pfizer or Moderna, Ages 12 & Older

Flu vaccinations will also be available on a walk in basis

How to sign up:

Call 978-540-2470, Mon- Fri 8am to 4pm

What you need to know:

• Vaccination is free of charge

• Bring your Medicare or health insurance card and ID

• For more information contact 978-540-2470

• https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html

Sponsored by:

Littleton Volunteer Corps, Littleton Elder & Human Services, Littleton Public Schools and Ayer Family Pharmacy

AREA FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Don’t forget some good basic health habits that will help to keep you healthy:

·         Cover coughs and sneezes

·         Stay home when you are sick

·         Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated

·         WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols -details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports or clubs, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

Do You Need Help with Your Holiday Dinners?

If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit the Pantry if you need help! Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner with all the fixings!

Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution

Monday, November 20th from 9 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM

Holiday Dinner Distribution

Monday, December 18th from 9 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM

If you have any questions, please contact the Client Counseling Team

978-772-4627 x 312 | clientassist@loavesfishespantry.org

Get the latest Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine before the holidays!!

Littleton Emergency Management, Volunteer Corps and Elder & Human Services Dept. are partnering with Ayer Family Pharmacy to make free COVID-19 vaccination available in a community setting.  At this time only Pfizer and Moderna adult (ages 12 and up) vaccine is available.

Upon arrival a simple registration form must be completed. Proof of vaccination will be issued upon being vaccinated. Please bring your Medicare or insurance card.

When: Nov 20, 2023 3-6 PM

Where: Room 103 at the Town Offices 37 Shattuck St

Who: This clinic seeks to target senior citizens and adults. The only vaccine currently available is for ages 12 and up.

Registration: Pre-registration is preferred.

Call 978-540-2470, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm to make an appointment.

Vaccination is free of charge but please bring your health insurance information (including Medicare) to the clinic 

Note: Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will also be on hand with high dose (seniors) flu vaccine. Flu vaccinations are available at no charge. No pre-registration is required.

AREA SEASONAL FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER  follow the link and scroll down the page https://www.nashoba.org/news-events

It has many stories and resources on multiple topics including:

·        safe food prep and handling for the holidays,

·        grief counseling

·        winter and flu health tips

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. I am missing many physicals and immunizations lists – please send one in ASAP

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Please remember to send your student with a WATER BOTTTLE -

 If they have after school sports or clubs, send them to school with a SNACK as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

Littleton Holiday Helpers : Holiday Assistance Program – DEADLINE MONDAY

Littleton Holiday Helper completed applications must be received at Park and Rec Dept by Monday Nov.13 

Do You Need Help with Your Holiday Dinners?

If you are a resident of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, or Shirley please visit the Pantry if you need help! Just join the drive-thru line to receive a holiday dinner with all the fixings!

Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution - Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

Monday, November 20th from 9 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM

Holiday Dinner Distribution

Monday, December 18th from 9 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM

If you have any questions, please contact the Client Counseling Team

978-772-4627 x 312 | clientassist@loavesfishespantry.org

Get the latest Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine before the holidays!!

Littleton Emergency Management, Volunteer Corps and Elder & Human Services Dept. are partnering with Ayer Family Pharmacy to make free COVID-19 vaccination available in a community setting.  At this time only Pfizer and Moderna adult (ages 12 and up) vaccine is available.

Upon arrival a simple registration form must be completed. Proof of vaccination will be issued upon being vaccinated. Please bring your Medicare or insurance card.

When: Nov 20, 2023 3-6 PM

Where: Room 103 at the Town Offices 37 Shattuck St

Who: This clinic seeks to target senior citizens and adults. The only vaccine currently available is for ages 12 and up.

Registration: Pre-registration is preferred.

Call 978-540-2470, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm to make an appointment.

Vaccination is free of charge but please bring your health insurance information (including Medicare) to the clinic 

Note: Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will also be on hand with high dose (seniors) flu vaccine. Flu vaccinations are available at no charge. No pre-registration is required.

AREA SEASONAL FLU CLINICS: full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. I am missing many physicals and immunizations lists – please send one in ASAP

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Please remember to send your student with a WATER BOTTTLE -

 If they have after school sports or clubs, send them to school with a SNACK as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers 

Littleton Holiday Helpers : Holiday Assistance Program

Littleton Holiday Helper completed applications must be received at Park and Rec Dept by Monday Nov.13 

AREA FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick with moderate to severe cold symptoms, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports or clubs, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

Join DPH and Health Resources in Action (HRiA) to learn more about the Community Health Equity Survey! The Community Health Equity Survey (CHES) aims to help communities address barriers to health by collecting data on the social and structural health needs facing Massachusetts residents, specifically those disproportionately affected by health inequities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will use survey results to improve programs, make decisions about funding and resources, and support policies to improve health inequities. CHES continues efforts that began in 2021 with the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS). 

The information collected will help DPH and community partners determine how best to allocate funding, improve programming, and develop policies to address health inequities. 

To learn more about the survey, please visit:

Information on CHES

How to take the survey: You can take the survey online with a computer, phone, or tablet. You can choose to complete the survey in Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified or traditional), English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.  All survey responses are anonymous and cannot be traced back to you.

Take the survey at: Mass.gov/Healthsurvey

Kathy McCarthy R.N ., B.S.N .,N.C.S.N.

Littleton Middle School Nurse

Nurse Leader 

(978) 486-8938 #4 

BEACON SANTA & Littleton Holiday Helpers : Holiday Assistance Programs

BEACON SANTA deadline is MONDAY OCT. 30 !!!

Beacon Santa and Holiday Helpers  applications were mailed home this week. If you did not receive one and would like an application, please contact the school nurse

Beacon Santa applications and letter of need must be mailed to Beacon Santa by OCT. 30

Littleton Holiday Helper applications must be received at Park and Rec Dept by Monday Nov.13 

AREA FLU CLINICS:

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

OCTOBER IS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
StopBullying.gov offers guidance on how to prevent bullying every day. To learn more about how you can prevent bullying, please visit:

https://www.stopbullying.gov/blog/2020/10/21/october-national-bullying-prevention-awareness-month

Join DPH and Health Resources in Action (HRiA) to learn more about the Community Health Equity Survey! The Community Health Equity Survey (CHES) aims to help communities address barriers to health by collecting data on the social and structural health needs facing Massachusetts residents, specifically those disproportionately affected by health inequities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will use survey results to improve programs, make decisions about funding and resources, and support policies to improve health inequities. CHES continues efforts that began in 2021 with the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS). 

The information collected will help DPH and community partners determine how best to allocate funding, improve programming, and develop policies to address health inequities. 

To learn more about the survey, please visit:

Information on CHES

How to take the survey: You can take the survey online with a computer, phone, or tablet. You can choose to complete the survey in Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified or traditional), English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.  All survey responses are anonymous and cannot be traced back to you.

Take the survey at: Mass.gov/Healthsurvey

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Weather/Sports/Clubs/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports or clubs  send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

BEACON SANTA & Littleton Holiday Helpers : Holiday Assistance Programs

Beacon Santa and Holiday Helpers  applications were mailed home this week. If you did not receive one and would like an application, please contact the school nurse

Beacon Santa applications and letter of need must be mailed to Beacon Santa by OCT. 30

Littleton Holiday Helper applications must be received at Park and Rec Dept by Monday Nov.13 

Seasonal FLU CLINIC : OCT. 24th – Less than 2 weeks away – Register NOW

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is holding a seasonal flu clinic: pre- registration is required

Littleton: Tuesday 10/24/23, 3 PM to 6 PM, at Littleton Middle School (55 Russell St), all ages (6 mos+)

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Answers to Flu Clinic FAQ:

-Pre-registration is required using the links posted to the website at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar.  Because there are different vaccine formulations for different age groups, registration links are divided by age group.  Please select the link for the correct clinic location and your age group to register.  Appointment times are ‘placeholders’ so please let folks know if the particular time slot they are looking for is not available, to still sign up and we will take them at clinic anytime

-Flu clinics are open to the public (ages 6 months and up). Residents of Nashoba towns can attend any clinic in the region.

-When registering, please note: You may see a list of other clinic locations, but only one can be selected- the “Book Here” button for the correct clinic will be purple, while the others will be greyed out.

-People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

-No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.

-There will be high dose flu vaccine available for those age 65 years and older

-We ask anyone feeling sick to stay home

OCTOBER IS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
StopBullying.gov offers guidance on how to prevent bullying every day. To learn more about how you can prevent bullying, please visit:

https://www.stopbullying.gov/blog/2020/10/21/october-national-bullying-prevention-awareness-month

Join DPH and Health Resources in Action (HRiA) to learn more about the Community Health Equity Survey! The Community Health Equity Survey (CHES) aims to help communities address barriers to health by collecting data on the social and structural health needs facing Massachusetts residents, specifically those disproportionately affected by health inequities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will use survey results to improve programs, make decisions about funding and resources, and support policies to improve health inequities. CHES continues efforts that began in 2021 with the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS). 

The information collected will help DPH and community partners determine how best to allocate funding, improve programming, and develop policies to address health inequities. 

To learn more about the survey, please visit:

Information on CHES

How to take the survey: You can take the survey online with a computer, phone, or tablet. You can choose to complete the survey in Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified or traditional), English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.  All survey responses are anonymous and cannot be traced back to you.

Take the survey at: Mass.gov/Healthsurvey

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Weather/Sports/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

BEACON SANTA & Littleton Holiday Helpers : Holiday Assistance Programs

Beacon Santa and Holiday Helpers  applications were mailed home this week. If you did not receive one and would like an application, please contact the school nurse

Beacon Santa applications and letter of need must be mailed to Beacon Santa by OCT. 30

Littleton Holiday Helper applications must be received at Park and Rec Dept by Monday Nov.13 

Seasonal FLU CLINIC :

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is holding a seasonal flu clinic: pre- registration is required

Littleton: Tuesday 10/24/23, 3 PM to 6 PM, at Littleton Middle School (55 Russell St), all ages (6 mos+)

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Answers to Flu Clinic FAQ:

-Pre-registration is required using the links posted to the website at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar.  Because there are different vaccine formulations for different age groups, registration links are divided by age group.  Please select the link for the correct clinic location and your age group to register.  Appointment times are ‘placeholders’ so please let folks know if the particular time slot they are looking for is not available, to still sign up and we will take them at clinic anytime

-Flu clinics are open to the public (ages 6 months and up). Residents of Nashoba towns can attend any clinic in the region.

-When registering, please note: You may see a list of other clinic locations, but only one can be selected- the “Book Here” button for the correct clinic will be purple, while the others will be greyed out.

-People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

-No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.

-There will be high dose flu vaccine available for those age 65 years and older

-We ask anyone feeling sick to stay home

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Yearly Mandated Screenings:

The state mandated screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis will be starting soon and then ongoing throughout the year. A letter will be sent home for any student who does not pass the minimum standard for a screening. The letter will recommend further evaluation by your PCP or optometrist or other specialist. Please bring the referral letter to your health care provider at the time of your appointment. The provider will complete their section and then please return the form to the school nurse. Screening for Body Mass Index is done for the 1st,4th,7th and 10th grades each year.  BMI is a measurement that is used to show a person’s “weight for height for age” and is calculated using an individual’s height and weight.  BMI is a useful tool in calculating your child’s current weight status and identifying possible future health risks related to weight. The results of the screening and information will only be mailed home upon request from a parent/guardian. To receive a letter with the results of your child’s BMI screening, please contact the school nurse. A parent/guardian may request to have their child “opt out” of the BMI screening by submitting a written request to the school nurse. Parents/guardians may also waive the postural(scoliosis) screening at school with a written request and an up to date physical exam that includes scoliosis screening results. Please call the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

Weather/Sports/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

West Nile and EEE: Worcester County (not that far away) is at an elevated risk level

·         To avoid mosquito bites, use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, wear clothing to reduce exposed skin

·          drain standing water

·          repair window screens. 

·         Remember that mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.

Stay informed on when and where WNV and EEE activity is occurring in Massachusetts and get more information on protecting yourself and your loved ones: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases

BEACON SANTA:

Beacon Santa applications for holiday assistance will be sent or mailed home the first week of October

September is National Preparedness Month !!!

Hurricanes – Tornados – Snow – Covid – Zombies- Aliens!!

You never know what is coming this way!

Be prepared for any emergency/disaster

Please visit:  https://www.ready.gov/plan

West Nile and EEE: Worcester County (not that far away) is at an elevated risk level

·         To avoid mosquito bites, use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, wear clothing to reduce exposed skin

·          drain standing water

·          repair window screens. 

·         Remember that mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.

Stay informed on when and where WNV and EEE activity is occurring in Massachusetts and get more information on protecting yourself and your loved ones: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases

Seasonal FLU CLINIC :

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is holding a: pre- registration is required

Littleton: Tuesday 10/24/23, 3 PM to 6 PM, at Littleton Middle School (55 Russell St), all ages (6 mos+)

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Answers to Flu Clinic FAQ:

-Pre-registration is required using the links posted to the website at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar.  Because there are different vaccine formulations for different age groups, registration links are divided by age group.  Please select the link for the correct clinic location and your age group to register.  Appointment times are ‘placeholders’ so please let folks know if the particular time slot they are looking for is not available, to still sign up and we will take them at clinic anytime

-Flu clinics are open to the public (ages 6 months and up). Residents of Nashoba towns can attend any clinic in the region.

-When registering, please note: You may see a list of other clinic locations, but only one can be selected- the “Book Here” button for the correct clinic will be purple, while the others will be greyed out.

-People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

-No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.

-There will be high dose flu vaccine available for those age 65 years and older

-We ask anyone feeling sick to stay home

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Yearly Mandated Screenings:

The state mandated screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis will be starting soon and then ongoing throughout the year. A letter will be sent home for any student who does not pass the minimum standard for a screening. The letter will recommend further evaluation by your PCP or optometrist or other specialist. Please bring the referral letter to your health care provider at the time of your appointment. The provider will complete their section and then please return the form to the school nurse. Screening for Body Mass Index is done for the 1st,4th,7th and 10th grades each year.  BMI is a measurement that is used to show a person’s “weight for height for age” and is calculated using an individual’s height and weight.  BMI is a useful tool in calculating your child’s current weight status and identifying possible future health risks related to weight. The results of the screening and information will only be mailed home upon request from a parent/guardian. To receive a letter with the results of your child’s BMI screening, please contact the school nurse. A parent/guardian may request to have their child “opt out” of the BMI screening by submitting a written request to the school nurse. Parents/guardians may also waive the postural(scoliosis) screening at school with a written request and an up to date physical exam that includes scoliosis screening results. Please call the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

Weather/Sports/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

BEACON SANTA:

Beacon Santa applications for holiday assistance will be sent or mailed home the first week of October

September is National Preparedness Month !!!

Hurricanes – Tornados – Snow – Covid – Zombies- Aliens!!

You never know what is coming this way!

Be prepared for any emergency/disaster

Please visit:  https://www.ready.gov/plan

West Nile and EEE: Worcester County (not that far away) is at an elevated risk level

·         To avoid mosquito bites, use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, wear clothing to reduce exposed skin

·          drain standing water

·          repair window screens. 

·         Remember that mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.

Stay informed on when and where WNV and EEE activity is occurring in Massachusetts and get more information on protecting yourself and your loved ones: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases

Seasonal FLU CLINIC :

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is holding a: pre- registration is required

Littleton: Tuesday 10/24/23, 3 PM to 6 PM, at Littleton Middle School (55 Russell St), all ages (6 mos+)

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Answers to Flu Clinic FAQ:

-Pre-registration is required using the links posted to the website at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar.  Because there are different vaccine formulations for different age groups, registration links are divided by age group.  Please select the link for the correct clinic location and your age group to register.  Appointment times are ‘placeholders’ so please let folks know if the particular time slot they are looking for is not available, to still sign up and we will take them at clinic anytime

-Flu clinics are open to the public (ages 6 months and up). Residents of Nashoba towns can attend any clinic in the region.

-When registering, please note: You may see a list of other clinic locations, but only one can be selected- the “Book Here” button for the correct clinic will be purple, while the others will be greyed out.

-People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

-No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.

-There will be high dose flu vaccine available for those age 65 years and older

-We ask anyone feeling sick to stay home

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Yearly Mandated Screenings:

The state mandated screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis will be starting soon and then ongoing throughout the year. A letter will be sent home for any student who does not pass the minimum standard for a screening. The letter will recommend further evaluation by your PCP or optometrist or other specialist. Please bring the referral letter to your health care provider at the time of your appointment. The provider will complete their section and then please return the form to the school nurse. Screening for Body Mass Index is done for the 1st,4th,7th and 10th grades each year.  BMI is a measurement that is used to show a person’s “weight for height for age” and is calculated using an individual’s height and weight.  BMI is a useful tool in calculating your child’s current weight status and identifying possible future health risks related to weight. The results of the screening and information will only be mailed home upon request from a parent/guardian. To receive a letter with the results of your child’s BMI screening, please contact the school nurse. A parent/guardian may request to have their child “opt out” of the BMI screening by submitting a written request to the school nurse. Parents/guardians may also waive the postural(scoliosis) screening at school with a written request and an up to date physical exam that includes scoliosis screening results. Please call the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

Weather/Sports/PE

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers

From The Nurse:

September is National Preparedness Month !!!

Hurricanes – Tornados – Snow – Covid – Zombies- Aliens!!

You never know what is coming this way!

Be prepared for any emergency/disaster

Please visit:  https://www.ready.gov/plan

West Nile and EEE: Worcester County (not that far away) is at elevated risk level

·         To avoid mosquito bites, use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, wear clothing to reduce exposed skin

·          drain standing water

·          repair window screens. 

·         Remember that mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.

Stay informed on when and where WNV and EEE activity is occurring in Massachusetts and get more information on protecting yourself and your loved ones: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases

Seasonal FLU CLINIC :

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is holding a: pre- registration is required

Littleton: Tuesday 10/24/23, 3 PM to 6 PM, at Littleton Middle School (55 Russell St), all ages (6 mos+)

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Answers to Flu Clinic FAQ:

-Pre-registration is required using the links posted to the website at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar.  Because there are different vaccine formulations for different age groups, registration links are divided by age group.  Please select the link for the correct clinic location and your age group to register.  Appointment times are ‘placeholders’ so please let folks know if the particular time slot they are looking for is not available, to still sign up and we will take them at clinic anytime

-Flu clinics are open to the public (ages 6 months and up). Residents of Nashoba towns can attend any clinic in the region.

-When registering, please note: You may see a list of other clinic locations, but only one can be selected- the “Book Here” button for the correct clinic will be purple, while the others will be greyed out.

-People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

-No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.

-There will be high dose flu vaccine available for those age 65 years and older

-We ask anyone feeling sick to stay home

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info 

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Yearly Mandated Screenings:

The state mandated screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis will be starting soon and then ongoing throughout the year. A letter will be sent home for any student who does not pass the minimum standard for a screening. The letter will recommend further evaluation by your PCP or optometrist or other specialist. Please bring the referral letter to your health care provider at the time of your appointment. The provider will complete their section and then please return the form to the school nurse. Screening for Body Mass Index is done for the 1st,4th,7th and 10th grades each year.  BMI is a measurement that is used to show a person’s “weight for height for age” and is calculated using an individual’s height and weight.  BMI is a useful tool in calculating your child’s current weight status and identifying possible future health risks related to weight. The results of the screening and information will only be mailed home upon request from a parent/guardian. To receive a letter with the results of your child’s BMI screening, please contact the school nurse. A parent/guardian may request to have their child “opt out” of the BMI screening by submitting a written request to the school nurse. Parents/guardians may also waive the postural(scoliosis) screening at school with a written request and an up to date physical exam that includes scoliosis screening results. Please call the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

Weather/Sports/PE

Even though the temperature is supposed to improve, it can still get warm in the classrooms- Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers.

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is holding a Seasonal FLU CLINIC : pre- registration is required

Littleton: Tuesday 10/24/23, 3 PM to 6 PM, at Littleton Middle School (55 Russell St), all ages (6 mos+)

 full clinic schedule, registration links, and FAQs can be accessed at www.nashoba.org/calendar.

Answers to Flu Clinic FAQ:

-Pre-registration is required using the links posted to the website at https://www.nashoba.org/calendar.  Because there are different vaccine formulations for different age groups, registration links are divided by age group.  Please select the link for the correct clinic location and your age group to register.  Appointment times are ‘placeholders’ so please let folks know if the particular time slot they are looking for is not available, to still sign up and we will take them at clinic anytime

-Flu clinics are open to the public (ages 6 months and up). Residents of Nashoba towns can attend any clinic in the region.

-When registering, please note: You may see a list of other clinic locations, but only one can be selected- the “Book Here” button for the correct clinic will be purple, while the others will be greyed out.

-People should bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

-No insurance? No problem. A person that does not have insurance may still receive a vaccination.

-There will be high dose flu vaccine available for those age 65 years and older

-We ask anyone feeling sick to stay home

ILLNESS:

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness. Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info

COVID-19 Symptoms List  (Per DESE release issued 8/15/22)

Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children, and staff

should monitor themselves.

COVID-19 symptoms list:

• Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• New loss of taste or smell

• Muscle aches or body aches

• Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)

• Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms

• Headache when in combination with other symptoms

• Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in

combination with other symptoms

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings

 7th Grade :

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Yearly Mandated Screenings:

The state mandated screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis will be starting soon and then ongoing throughout the year. A letter will be sent home for any student who does not pass the minimum standard for a screening. The letter will recommend further evaluation by your PCP or optometrist or other specialist. Please bring the referral letter to your health care provider at the time of your appointment. The provider will complete their section and then please return the form to the school nurse. Screening for Body Mass Index is done for the 1st,4th,7th and 10th grades each year.  BMI is a measurement that is used to show a person’s “weight for height for age” and is calculated using an individual’s height and weight.  BMI is a useful tool in calculating your child’s current weight status and identifying possible future health risks related to weight. The results of the screening and information will only be mailed home upon request from a parent/guardian. To receive a letter with the results of your child’s BMI screening, please contact the school nurse. A parent/guardian may request to have their child “opt out” of the BMI screening by submitting a written request to the school nurse. Parents/guardians may also waive the postural(scoliosis) screening at school with a written request and an up to date physical exam that includes scoliosis screening results. Please call the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

Weather/Sports/PE

Even though the temperature is supposed to improve, it can still get warm in the classrooms- Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

They have the same Phys Ed day each week- please be sure they dress appropriately for the weather and please wear sneakers 

Welcome Back!!

Just a reminder- If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school attendance line with a brief description of the illness.

Please indicate if they are positive for covid - I will check in with you later in the day. See below for more covid info

All students entering 7th grade must have a current physical and immunization record on file. Please send in ASAP. If you have already sent one for Fall sports, that is sufficient.

Remember to send your student with a water bottle – If they have after school sports, send them to school with a snack as well

COVID-19 Symptoms List  

Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children, and staff

should monitor themselves.

COVID-19 symptoms list:

• Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• New loss of taste or smell

• Muscle aches or body aches

• Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)

• Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms

• Headache when in combination with other symptoms

• Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms

• Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in

combination with other symptoms

Please visit the link below for Isolation Guidance and Exposure protocols

-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings