TMS Weekly Update 2022-2023
March 24, 2023
Building Starting to Change
Project 351- Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive Starting March 20th
Athletics
Middle school track and field start on Monday, 4/3
Student athletes must be registered and have an updated physical on file to be eligible to participate. Please visit THS Athletics for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Pitts in the athletic office at kelly.pitts@tyngsboroughps.org or 978-649-4210.
8.2 Superstars
THS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Nominations
March Lunch Menu
Behavioral Health HelpLine (BHHL)
As an additional resource to families the state is rolling out the Behavioral Health Helpline (BHHL) available to everyone in the Commonwealth. BHHL connects individuals and families to a full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Please see the attached fliers for more information.
Behavioral and Mental Health Supports for Families
Additionally, we have the William James College Interface Referral Services to help find resources near you (1-888-244-6843) or interface.williamjames.edu for more information.
Update from the Health Office
Wellness update- We are happy to report student illnesses appear to be on the decline. We appreciate our students and families for maintaining healthy habits which keep our school community well.
The Tyngsborough Board of Health has provided the schools with test kits that we can give out at no cost to any family that would like them. Please contact the school nurse via email if you would like free covid testing kits . On January 11, 2023 the FDA extended the expiration date of iHealth COVID-19 at-home tests by an additional 3 months. iHealth COVID-19 at-home tests may be used for up to 15 months from the date of manufacture.
If your child tests positive for Covid-19 we are asking that you contact your child’s pediatrician for an excuse note and for return to school dates.
Additionally, please keep the health office notified of any changes in your child’s health status to include fractures, sprains, concussions, etc.
Mandated Screening- Postural Screening for all 6, 7 and 8th graders is underway and will continue until complete. If your child received this screening at their well visit, you may wish to send in documentation from their provider with the results. This is often found on the Health Certificate that is given to families after the visit.
Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), which is also mandated for 7th graders in the Commonwealth, has recently begun. Please call if you have questions or concerns.
Mandated Vaccines and Physical Exams- In accordance with Massachusetts Code of Regulations 105 CMR 200.000, prior to entering the 7th Grade, all students must provide a copy of a current physical (signed by an MD and dated within one year) and proof of immunization according to the Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements 2022-2023. This means all current 6th grade students must turn in a physical to the Health Office with proof of the required immunizations before the first day of 7th grade. It is best practice to send in a copy of your child’s current PE after each well visit or immunization. If obtaining a physical exam for your child is a hardship, please contact the health office.
As always if you have any questions or concerns regarding the health and well being of your child, please contact me at the number below.
Michelle Riley MSN, RN, NCSN
978-649-3115 (option 2)
MCAS Dates
7th ELA April 10-11
6th ELA April 11, 13
8th Math May 9-10
7th Math May 17-18
6th Math May 18-19
8th Science May 18-19
Upcoming Dates to Remember
MARCH 2023
Friday, March 24 - 7th Grade Field Trip - Boda Borg, Malden, MA
APRIL 2023
Monday, April 10 - Grade 6 Field Trip - Nature's Classroom, Groton, MA
Monday, April 10- Friday April 14- Grade 8 Washington DC Field Trip
Wednesday, April 12- Early Release Day, all students will be dismissed at 10:55am
Monday April 17- Friday April 21- Spring Vacation
Friday, April 28, 2023 - Trimester 3 Progress Report posted to Student and Parent Portals
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About TMS
“We value all people in our school community and are committed to continuous growth.”
Website: https://tms.tyngsboroughps.org/
Location: 50 Norris Road, Tyngsborough, MA, USA
Phone: 978-649-3115
Facebook: facebook.com/tynsboroughmiddleschool
Twitter: @TyngsMiddle