Tyngsborough High School
March 8, 2019
What's Happening...
Thank you to to the parents that attended 8th grade Program of Studies Night this past Thursday. Students in grades 9 through 11 will be receiving course selection sheets on March 18th for the 2019-20 school year.
Congratulations to DT Ice Hockey on an outstanding season and tournament run. DT lost to Newton South in the Division 3 North semifinals. We are extremely proud of how you represented THS and all you accomplished this season.
Congratulations to the THS theater program, which recently competed in the METG Festival, on making it to the semi-final round. As they continue competing in the festival they are also preparing for the main stage performance later this spring.
As always for the latest news and announcements follow us on Twittter, Instagram, and Facebook. Have a great weekend. #tpsprepares
Important Dates
03/11 - Trimester 3 Start
03/13 - Early Release
03/14 - Winter Sports Awards Night 7:00pm
03/15 - Trimester 2 Report Cards
03/15 - THS Theater - When She Had Wings 7:00pm
03/18 - First day of Spring Sports
03/26-03/27 - Sophomores ELA MCAS Testing
03/28 - College Admissions Seminar (Juniors & Parents) 6:30pm
Students of the Month
Chris Ausiello
Hawa-Maria Bangura
Jessica DeBruin
Andrew Parker
Click here to view student write-ups.
School Counseling
Junior Parents/Guardians:
On Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. the school counseling department will be hosting a Naviance Introduction and College Admissions Seminar in the THS auditorium. Junior students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Tyngsborough High School will be hosting the SAT's on May 4th (registration deadline 4/5) and June 1st (registration deadlines 5/3). Registration information is available at: www.collegeboard.org. Juniors are encouraged to register for either the May or June exam. Space is limited and spots are starting to fill up.
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.
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.
A message from the Health Office
From Debbie Donohoe BSN, RN, NCSN in the Health Office:
We are again experiencing an increase in the number of students experiencing flu-like symptoms and those being diagnosed with Flu (Influenza) and Strep Throat.
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 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 the school at (978)649-7571 and ask to speak with the school nurse OR send an email to debbie.donohoe@tyngsboroughps.org. Thank you and stay healthy!
Athletics
WINTER SPORTS AWARD NIGHT For all athletes that play a high school sport only, will take place on: Thursday, March 14th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.
SPRING INFORMATION
*FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR ALL High School SPORTS: Monday, March 18th after school
*FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR ALL Middle School Sports:
Baseball-Monday, March 25th after school
Softball-Monday, March 25th after school
B & G Track-Monday, April 1st after school-meet in high school cafeteria
*All weather permitted, otherwise practice schedules will be posted on www.mwlma.org
Middle School Coaches will be setting up a meeting with middle school athletes and passing out all necessary paperwork before the first day of practice.
This information will also be posted on our website and through the next email blast.
For all athletic office information please visit our website https://athletics.tyngsboroughps.org/
Follow us on Twitter @tyngtigersports
SPRING SPORTS PICTURES: For all athletes that play a high school sport ONLY, will take place on Thursday, April 11th after school on the high school turf. Picture order envelopes will be sent home in the mail.
Band & Theater Fundraiser
Help Support Grad Night
Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust Fundraiser
Student International Travel
For more information on the trip please click here.
Class of 2019 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 GymnasiumTyngsborough 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