Tyngsborough Elementary School
November 30, 2022
Message from Dee Bus Transportation
Student Information Form
Each year all students must have an updated Student Information Form submitted through the parent portal. The information form, accessible through the parent portal, is used to collect items such as family information, emergency contact data, and medical permissions. It is crucial that you complete this form as soon as possible. Failure to submit this form will affect your student’s ability to attend field trips, participate in after-school activities, and receive medications from the school nurse.
Communication with the Main Office
IMPORTANT
We will use the following email address for ALL communication (i.e. sick calls, tardy calls, dismissal calls, change in child’s typical dismissal process).
tesattendance@tyngsboroughps.org
Please include your child’s teacher on any email correspondence with the main office. Always indicate child’s first name, last name, and grade level.
Changes to your child’s dismissal process should be communicated as early as possible and no later than 1:00
Wellness update- TES health office has reports of the common cold and gastrointestinal illness. We are also receiving a few reports of RSV, influenza, Covid, and hand, foot and mouth disease. Kindly review the TPS General Illness Protocols for school attendance. The current Covid guidelines for K-12 students can be found here. Please note that we are no longer conducting Covid testing in the school setting. 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.
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 medication changes, hospitalizations, fractures, sprains, concussions, etc.
Mandated Vaccines and Physical Exams- In accordance with Massachusetts Code of Regulations 105 CMR 200.000, prior to entering the 4th Grade, all students should 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 3rd grade students should turn in a physical to the Health Office with proof of the required immunizations before the first day of 4th grade. It is best practice to send in a copy of your child’s current PE after each well visit or immunization. If you require assistance in obtaining a physical for your child due to hardship please contact the health office.
Mandated Health Screenings- Vision, Hearing, and Height/Weight screenings are underway for our 1st & 2nd grade. Please keep an eye out for any referral letters that may get sent home with your student. Please keep in mind that these screenings are state mandated and are in no form diagnostic of an underlying health issue. It is our recommendation to contact your child’s pediatrician for guidance if you receive a referral letter.
A notice will be sent out as a reminder prior to 5th grade postural screenings. If your child is screened during their well visit, you may wish to send in a copy of the exam to the Health Office for your child’s records.
If you choose not to have your child participate in state mandated school screenings, a written parental note is required along with proof that your child has been evaluated by a physician for each screening refused.
4th and 5th grade students will have a hygiene/puberty lesson the week of December 12th. Letters have been sent home to home via email and a paper copy. If you do not want your child to take part in the lesson please let the health office know via email or handwritten note.
As always if you have any questions or concerns regarding the health and well being of your child, please contact the health office.
Sincerely,
TES Nurses
December Lunch Menu
*Please note menu options are subject to change.
*Cookies can purchased with cash only $.60 (1 cookie) and $1.00 (2 cookies)
*Additional milk can be purchased for $.60.
*Water can be purchased for $1.00
Tyngsborough Elementary School
Email: kerry.cavanaugh@tyngsboroughps.org
Website: https://tes.tyngsboroughps.org/
Location: 205 Westford Road, Tyngsborough, MA, USA
Phone: 978-649-1990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TyngsboroughElementarySchool/
Twitter: @TyngsElementary
Parent/Guardian Organizations
Tyngsborough PTO
We are an organization made up of parents who wish to be involved in their children’s education and in developing positive and open communication with teachers and school administrators. We are advisory in nature and work with the school administration, staff, and parents of Tyngsborough’s Elementary School and Middle School to enrich the learning experiences of our students by sponsoring educational and social programs that complement their classroom curriculum. http://www.tyngsboroughpto.org/
Tyngsborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council
http://www.tyngsboroughps.org/pages/Tyngsborough/Departments/Special_Education/sepac
The Tyngsborough Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age.
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Community Updates & Events
Festival of Trees
The Tyngsborough Festival of Trees is a community celebration featuring 2 spectacular buildings filled with uniquely decorated holiday trees and seasonable displays, set in Tyngsborough's historic "Old Town Hall" and "216 Meeting House". Free public viewing, November 25, 26 & 27 and December 1, 2 & 3, 2022.
Sign-up to enjoy holiday shows, workshops and events scheduled throughout. Over 100 raffle items generously donated by local businesses & families. Raffle tickets will also be available for your chance to win any one of these beautiful trees and displays. Plus, across the Winslow Wonderland footbridge, even MORE TREES, Candy Cane Cafe, and the expanded Gift & Craft Boutique will be sure to complete anyone's shopping list.
See www.TyngsboroughRec.com for more details and daily schedule.