Tyngsborough High School
August 29, 2019
What's Happening!
As a reminder, if you have yet to complete your child's Student Information Form please do so as soon as possible. This form can be completed through Parent Portal.
Many students are already taking part in extra-curricular activities. Fall sports are in full swing with many teams participating in scrimmages in preparation for regular season games starting over the next week.
We are once again looking for interested parents to join our School Council for the 2019-2020 school year. Our School Council consists of our administrative team, staff members, and parents. We meet 3-4 times during the year. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Mrs. Borodawka at olinda.borodawka@tyngsboroughps.org.
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Have a great weekend!
Important Dates
09/02 - No School: Labor Day
09/03 - School Pictures
09/11 - Early Release
09/12 - Senior Information Night 6:30-7:30
09/19 - Open House 6:30-8:30
School Counseling
Students in grades 10-12 received an unofficial copy of their transcript in homeroom. Please contact your child’s school counselor if you have any questions in regards to transcripts.
Senior Information Night: The school counseling department will be hosting a Senior Information Night on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 in the THS auditorium. Counselors will be discussing the college application process. College financing will not be discussed at this time.
College Financing Seminar: Parents and students are invited to attend a free seminar on paying for college. The seminar will be held on Thursday, October 10th at 6:00pm in the THS auditorium. The seminar is offered through MEFA, the Commonwealth's resource on planning, saving and paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college financing process, including types of financial aid, how to apply, and financing options for your family. Families are encouraged to visit MEFA's website, mefa.org, for tools and resources to assist in this process.
Seniors should register for the SAT’s if they have not already done so. SAT's will be held on Saturday, October 5th (registration deadline is September 6th)
**Saturday November 2nd is also a test day for SAT’s, however THS will not be testing students; please sign up at a different location**
Notes for the new school year from Debbie Donohoe RN in the THS Nurse's Office
Mandated Screening
Screenings are conducted in Tyngsborough Public Schools annually in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations (refer to guidelines below). Screening tests are not diagnostic in nature. They are designed simply to indicate students who may need further attention in a specific area.
If a parent/guardian does not wish to have this screening done at school they must send:
written request to exclude their child from participating in school screenings AND
written documentation from the family physician documenting their results of the screening.
Screenings are performed at THS throughout the school year as the student's schedule allows.
Vision and Hearing – will be screened during grade 10.
Growth and Development – Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and corresponding percentile will be calculated for students in grade 10.
Postural – students will be screened in grade 9 for scoliosis. Complete privacy is afforded the students during this examination. If your child is currently under the care of a physician for scoliosis, documentation for their health record is very beneficial.
Parents/legal guardians will be notified of any findings that necessitate medical follow-up.
Substance use preventive screening is now part of the annual mandated universal health-screening program for grade 9. Our district will use the Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol. This protocol facilitates a one-on-on one conversation between each student and a school nurse or counselor in an effort to prevent or at least delay the start of using harmful substances, such as alcohol and marijuana. We will use the CRAFFT II screening interview, which is the most commonly used substance use screening tool for adolescents in MA. SBIRT doesn't result in disciplinary action, it focuses on reinforcing healthy decisions and addressing concerning behaviors around substance use with the goal of improving health, safety and success in school. This screening is confidential and will not be shared with any other person without prior written consent of the student, parent or guardian, except in cases of immediate medical emergency or when disclosure is otherwise required by state law. No written record of the results of this verbal screening are kept with information that identifies any individual student. Screening results will not be included in your child's school record. As with any school based screening, you have the option to opt your child out of this process. Additionally, students may also opt out of the process at any time. If you do not want your child to participate in this program notify me at: debbie.donohoe@tyngsboroughps.org
Students with Life Threatening Allergies, Asthma, Seizure Disorders
Paperwork was sent home in your child's Report Card in June to allow time for completion over the summer. If you have not already done so, this paperwork and any prescribed medication in your child's plan needs to be submitted to me immediately. This is for your child's safety! Forms can be found on the Tyngsborough Public Schools website by choosing “Health Services” under the QuickLinks heading and then going into “Forms” under the Files heading on the right.
Reminder: Students are not allowed to carry any medication with the exception of life saving medications such as EpiPens or Emergency Inhalers, which must have the accompanying paperwork on file with the nurse.
Physical Examinations
A periodic physical exam is critically important for all children and adolescents. It's objective is to identify and follow up on health conditions that may adversely affect students' well being and ability to learn. While parents/guardians have primary responsibility for their children's health, the school is responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of students in the educational setting. Therefore, a student's health history and physical examination results are necessary components of the school health record. Ideally, I advise that students submit a copy of their Physical Exam to me as close as possible after the date they had the Physical performed. Under the guidelines of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Education, it is the policy of the Tyngsborough Public School District that students are required to submit a current Physical Examination report to have on file in the nurse's office upon entry into JUNIOR year. Examinations must be from within the previous twelve months to be considered current and must include a certificate of immunization. Documentation of Physical Examination is also required prior to a student's participation in competitive athletics, on an annual basis. Please do not submit Physicals to a coach. This documentation can be forwarded to the e-mail, fax, mailing address or to the School Nurse directly. Early submission is very helpful in avoiding delay in your child participating in try-outs and starting the season.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via:
email: debbie.donohoe@tyngsboroughps.org
telephone: (978) 649-7571 Option 2
fax: (978) 649-1877 (this is a direct, HIPPA compliant, line to nurse)
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Have a safe and healthy school year!
Dismissal Procedure
Athletics
Upcoming Games:
09/03: Girls soccer @ Littleton 3:30
09/03: Boys Soccer vs Littleton 3:30
09/03: Golf vs Clinton @ Twin Springs 4:00
09/06: Field Hockey vs Lunenburg 4:00
09/06: Golf vs Lunenburg @ Settlers Crossing 4:00
09/06: Girls Soccer vs Hudson 4:00
09/06: Boys Soccer @ Hudson 4:00
09/07: Cross Country @ Clipper Relays @ Maudslay State Park 9:00
Follow us on TWITTER at #tyngtigersports
Parking Passes
Class Dues
Class Dues can be paid to your class advisor or online.
Please click here for online payment.
Freshman: $20
Sophomore: $25
Junior: $30
Senior: $35
Student 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