Other Information from the Nurse's Office...

April 2024,

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. 

• 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.

• The following screenings will be performed at TVES. Please contact me by September 13th if you do not want your child to participate in hearing and/or vision screenings. Before scoliosis screenings are performed, parents/guardians will be notified and given the opportunity to opt-out.

                          Hearing and vision: Grades 3, 4 and 5 (begins early fall)

                          Scoliosis: 5th grade girls only (typically in the spring)

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

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.