Other Information from the Nurse's Office...

August/September 2025,

Current 5th grade students:

The State of Connecticut requires a health assessment and immunization update for all 6th grade students.  I have sent home a Health Assessment Record (blue form) with your child.  Please return the completed form to the nurse’s office at NBIS by April 2026.

Also, if your child will be participating in any sport at NBIS, they must have a physical (Health Assessment Record/”blue form”) on file that has been dated within the last 13 months of the athletic season*. More information will be provided at the beginning of the school year related to Fall 2025 sports. On-line portal information will be made available as the fall season approaches.

Mrs. Taylor Erickson, R.N., School Nurse (NBIS)

Ms. Jennifer Tzetzo, Athletic Director (NBIS)

Medication Drop-off:

I will be available for medication drop-off on the following dates and times. Please remember that all medication must be in a new, unopened, unexpired package, with the student's name on it.

Monday, August 25: 10:30am-12pm

Tuesday, August 26: 8am-12pm, 1:30-2:30pm

Medication cannot be left at the front door, with the security officer, or in the main office, and students are not allowed to bring in medication. All forms must be complete. Please contact me with any questions.

Please remind your children that there is NO EATING on the school bus.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN A WATER BOTTLE DAILY*

• TVES is a Nut-Safe school for snacks. Please do not send any nut or nut-containing foods to school for snack as students eat snack in the classroom.

• Cough drops are not allowed in school, even with a parent note.

• Students do go outside for recess as long as it is above 20 degrees (including wind chill). Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately (coats, hat, gloves/mittens, socks) and wearing appropriate shoes/boots in cold weather.

• Please remember to be mindful of your child's footwear.  If sandals, flip flops, or sneakers break students will need to call home for a new pair of shoes, they cannot be repaired in school.  Make sure they are sturdy and safe before wearing.

• When calling in an absence for your child, please call the main office at (203) 484-1455. 

• Students must be fever-free (less than 100.4) for 24 hours, without taking any fever-reducing medication and/or vomit-free for 24 hours, before returning to school. They will also be sent home for fever equal to or greater than 100.4 or for vomiting.

• There is no required physical exam (blue form) for school purposes for students at TVES. The next time a physical is required is for/during their 6th grade year in North Branford Public Schools. An annual physical exam may be required for after school programs (FRC), daycares, sports, etc.

If your child needs medication at school

Please be sure:

• All medication is in a new, unopened, original container with child's name on it

• Medication is not expired

• Medication must match the healthcare providers order, name of medication and dose

• Orders must be signed by healthcare provider AND parent/guardian (medication authorization form can be found under the "Medication" tab above).

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING MEDICATION TO SCHOOL

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• Please consider sending in a tube of lip balm, Chap Stick, etc. if your child has chapped lips. No sharing.