Tyngsborough High School
February 1, 2019
What's Happening...
February has arrived bringing the cold weather with it and during this time of year we see an increase in student illness. Please see the message below from the health office in regard to symptoms and prevention.
Members of the Robotics team attended orientation for the upcoming competition. They were given an overview of the challenge and specifications for their robots. Students in International Action are busy organizing events to support various charities. Check our social media for ways to support these projects. Sophie Campbell and Brenna Thirkell attended Women In Sports Day in Boston on Friday. This event is a day that recognizes the positive influence of sports participation on the lives of girls and women, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.
Congratulations to our winter sports teams. Multiple teams have qualified for post season play including ice hockey, girls basketball and boys basketball. Swim and Dive competed in the Mid-Wach League Meet with multiple team members qualifying for the state meet. Wrestling continues to have a successful season as they are 7-1 in their last eight meets. Chloe Brush continues to be dominant on the slopes finishing first again this week. Gymnastics will be competing in their league meet in the upcoming week.
Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust is holding its annual Trivia Night tonight at 7:30. Please see below for more information. You can register for the event upon arrival.
As always for the latest news and announcements follow us on Twittter, Instagram, and Facebook. Have a great weekend and GO PATRIOTS!. #tpsprepares
Important Dates
2/06 - Winter Band Concert 7:00
02/14 - THS College Fair - Kelleher Gymnasium 6:30
02/18-02/22 - February Break
03/04 - Spring Sports Parent Night
03/07 - 8th Grade Parent - Program of Studies Info Night 6:30
03/14 - Winter Sports Awards Night
03/15 - Trimester 2 Report Cards
School Counseling
College Fair:
Tyngsborough High School will hold their Annual College Fair on Thursday, February 14th from 6:30-8:00 (weather permitting). Over 65 colleges/universities will be represented. All grade levels and their families are encouraged to attend.
AP Exam Registration:
All students interested in registering for an Advanced Placement exam must turn in a completed registration form and payment to Student Services by March 1st. All students enrolled in an AP course have received a copy of the registration form. Please contact Lisa Ward (lisa.ward@tyngsboroughps.org) for more information.
Senior Parents/Guardians:
Scholarships are continuing to arrive in the Student Services office and are posted on Naviance as well. Please encourage your child to review these posting and apply for scholarships.
College deadlines are quickly approaching. Students should meet with their school counselors to discuss their future plans if they have not already done so. Congratulations to the seniors who have been accepted to college!
Make sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application if you have not already done so. This application can be found at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is the most important application in the financial aid process. All colleges and universities will require the FAFSA before determining a financial aid award. Colleges may also require students to complete a CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (profileonline.collegeboard.org) and/or a college specific financial aid application. It is important to be aware of each college's financial aid deadlines - missing deadlines could result in missing out on financial aid. For more information on the financial aid process please visit mefa.org.
Middlesex Community College will host FAFSA Day, a free community workshop to help students and families fill out the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federally required application for financial aid. The workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, on the Lowell campus, 33 Kearney Square. FAFSA Day at Middlesex offers different options for families seeking assistance, including computer support, to complete the FAFSA online, as well as one-on-one assistance from financial aid experts. To register please go to FAFSADay.org.
Athletics
Upcoming Events:
Friday, 02/01:
Girls Basketball vs Hudson @ 7:00
Boys Basketball @ Hudson @ 7:00
Saturday, 02/02:
Wrestling @ Reading 10:00
Hockey @ Cambridge 7:20
Sunday, 02/02:
Hockey @ Shawsheen 4:00
You can find all our sport schedules at: www.mwlma.org
For more information visit our website: https://athletics.tyngsboroughps.org
Season Passes are also available for $50.00 in the Athletic Office
Winter Sports Award Night for all athletes who play a High School sport only will take place on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00pm in the Ciampa Performing Arts Center-HS Auditorium
Follow us on Twitter @tyngtigersports
Message from the Health Office
From Debbie Donohoe BSN, RN, NCSN in the Health Office:
We have been experiencing an increase in the number of students experiencing flu-like symptoms and those being diagnosed with Flu (Influenza) and Strep Throat by their physicians.
Symptoms of Flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, dizziness, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Some people with Flu will not have fever. If your child has the Flu, they should stay home to rest and to avoid giving the Flu to others. They should be kept home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance or sweating) without using fever reducing medication like Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), or OTC (over-the-counter) cold or Flu products containing these medications. Flu is diagnosed by your clinician with a nasal swab. Sometimes antiviral medication is prescribed. This medication works best when started within the first 2 days of illness, but may help reduce the severity of illness if started 2 or more days after onset of illness for persons who are very sick.
Strep Throat is characterized by the sudden onset of a very red, painful throat often, but not always, accompanied by fever, tender and swollen lymph nodes, headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. Sometimes strep throat will be accompanied by coughing or, less often, runny nose. A throat swab by your clinician is needed to make a clinical diagnosis of strep. If diagnosed with strep, your child cannot return to school until they have taken antibiotics for at least 24 hours. Antibiotics taken for strep throat reduce the length of time you are sick, complications from untreated strep, and help prevent the spread of infection to friends and family members.
Prevention Tips to avoid Flu, Strep and other viruses & bacteria that cause illness:
*Keep hands away from nose, mouth and eyes.
*Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
*Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or bent arm when coughing or sneezing.
*Do not drink from same glass, eat from same plate, or share utensils with someone who is sick.
*Avoid direct contact, especially saliva & droplets from coughing & sneezing, with those who are sick.
*The Massachusetts Department of Public health is still advising that the single best way to prevent influenza is vaccination of everyone six months of age and older.
If your child is diagnosed with Flu or Strep, please notify me by calling (978) 649-7571 and ask to speak with the Nurse OR send an email to debbie.donohoe@tyngsboroughps.org.
Notes from your child's physician may be sent via my HIPPA compliant fax (978) 649-1877
Thank you and stay healthy!
Help support Grad Night
Grad Night is holding it's Annual Comedy Show Friday, March 22nd at Princeton Station in Chelmsford.
If you would like to purchase tickets please contact Tara Gabriel at 978-397-6495, Caren Bovil. at 978-852-3964. See flyer for full details.NEWS FROM THE TYNGSBOROUGH SCHOLARSHIP TRUST:
Mark your calendar for Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust’s popular Trivia Night, which will take place on Friday, February 1st at the Tyngsborough Sportsmen’s Club. Registration begins at 7:00 p.m. and the Trivia contest begins at 7:30 p.m. Teams of four compete to correctly answer the sometimes obscure, often hilarious, and frequently curious trivia questions. Cash bar and free snacks are available, and pizza can be pre-ordered so you can have your dinner when you get there!. Donation is $25 per player. Student teams are encouraged and welcome at $10 per player. Unique and amusing team names are encouraged! Test your wit against last year’s winning teams, “My Drinking Team has a Trivia Problem”, “Lost out of our Minds” and “In Dog Years I’ve Had One”. The top three teams will win a set of embroidered polo shirts, which were donated by the Tyngsborough High School, and can be worn with pride. To reserve your space today, call Sue Bowden at 978-649-3207, email mitchell6260@msn.com, or visit www.TyngsboroughScholarshipTrust.org and download a registration form and mail in to P.O. Box 547, Tyngsborough MA 01879. All proceeds will go directly towards scholarships for the Class of 2019.
The TST Scholarship application will be available on our website on February 13th. The application will also be available at the THS Guidance office on that date. All applications are due by March 6th at 2 pm; late applications cannot be accepted. High school seniors who live in Tyngsborough are encouraged to apply. Additional information about our fundraisers and our organization can be found on our website.
Tyngsborough SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
February 6, 2019
6:00-8:00pm
Transition Workshop
Speaker: Josh Evans, TMS/THS Special Education Facilitator
(Joshua.evans@tyngsboroughps.org)
LOCATION:
Tyngsborough Middle School Main Office Conference Room
PLEASE RSVP:
Rachel Leo, SEPAC Chair, rachel.leo@comcast.net
Transition is the process through which a student receiving special education services progresses as they move from high school (age 14) to adult life, whether through graduation or the student has turned 22 years of age. This important part of the special education process can seem complex and overwhelming. This workshop seeks to inform parents and students about what they should expect as they move from school to post-school activities.
Class of 2019
The 2019 Yearbook Editors are seeking photos for a "When we were young" page. Please email any photos from kindergarten to middle school to tayla.makevich@tyngsboroughps.org
End of year events
Friday, May 24, 2019 - Prom (Pre-Prom will be held at TES at 5:15)
Thursday, May 30, 2019 - Senior Awards Night 7:00pm - Kelleher Gymnasium
Friday, June 7, 2019 - Graduation 7:00pm - Kelleher GymnasiumStudent International Travel
For more information on the trip please click here.
Tyngsborough High School
Email: jeffrey.ogden@tyngsboroughps.org
Website: ths.tyngsboroughps.org
Location: 36 Norris Road, Tyngsborough, MA, USA
Phone: 978-649-7571
Facebook: facebook.com/tyngsboroughhighschool
Twitter: @tynghighprin