11/1 Naquag News, Reminders, Pics!
Happy November Naquag Families!
Nobel November has begun with many busy special days including Election Day (11/3), Veterans’ Day (11/11) , Thanksgiving (11/26) and Thanksgiving break (11/25 - 11/27). Our first snow storm surprised us all with a debut on Halloween Eve! Additional information regarding our hybrid instruction will be shared soon. Negotiations are still in process with the District and teachers’ union. Final decisions are being made. Our teachers continue their amazing remote instruction and our children are working hard and learning daily. Thank you to our Naquag families for your continued positive support and collaboration.
Kind Reminders and Updates:
-Tuesday November 3 is Election Day! School will not be in session.
-Tuesday November 3 is Teacher / Parent Conferences! Please contact your classroom teacher ro schedule a specific conference time.
-Wednesday November 4 classes will be in session all day (9:00 - 3:00). Please plan accordingly.
Naquag PTO Updates: Thank you to the Naquag PTO for funding our Scholastic News (digital and paper format) and a math resource for second grade. WAY TO GO - PTO!!
NEW - Hot off the Press!! Naquag PTO Silent Auction 11/6 - 11/8. Check this out!!
Naquag Nurse Amy’s Update - Hybrid Notes & Reminders:
Nurse Amy’s “Back to School - Hybrid” Notes & Reminders (click on link)
PLEASE NOTE: Medications
Students who need medication during school hours (including inhalers and epi-pens) will need to have a guardian complete the medication form accompanied by a physician’s order to have medication administered during school hours. All medication received by the nurses office must be in its original pharmacy labeled container in a 30 day supply. All health related school forms are online at the WRSD website - Health Services, including school screenings and health links.
Health Office Forms Please plan for medication drop off on November 12 & 13. Nurse Amy will be at the school from 8:00 - 3:00. Please wear a mask, ring the doorbell, tell Carleen you are here to drop off medications, and Nurse Amy will meet you outside for exchange. If you are unable to drop of the medications on these designated days please contact Nurse Amy at 508-886-2901 or email Amy_McGeary@wrsd.net
MA Flu Immunization Requirement: Massachusetts is requiring that all children receive the flu vaccination by December 31, 2020. Please forward the documentation to Nurse Amy or our school (hard copy, scan & email, email, etc.).
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) MA State requirement that all students are vaccinated for influenza by December 31, 2020. Flu Vaccine Flyer From Nurse Amy (Click on link)
“Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provided several updates on various aspects of the reopening of schools. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is now requiring that all students are vaccinated for influenza. The following information is from a fact sheet shared on the state website:
The Influenza vaccine is always important to receive to reduce the risk of getting sick with influenza, reduce the severity of disease if one does get sick (including the risk of hospitalization) due to influenza, as well as preventing the spread of influenza to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza vaccine will be especially critical to reduce the overall impact of respiratory illness on the population, protect vulnerable populations from severe illness, and decrease the overall burden on the healthcare system. By December 31st, 2020, students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be required to receive influenza vaccine for the current influenza season for school attendance unless they have a medical or religious exemption. For more information please visit the mass.gov site on influenza.”
Please contact our school nurse, Nurse Amy, with any questions or concerns. Amy_McGeary@wrsd.net
Naquag Elementary School Reopening Plan - November 18, 2020
10/18 & 10/26 Parent Questions FAQ’s and Responses