A couple of reminders.

All 6th graders who are 11 must have the Tdap vaccine. Notices went home in the spring. I need an updated immunization record. New York State requires all students to be fully immunized. If you have not made the appointment, please do so right away. We are allowed a 14 day grace period. If your child will not receive the booster by then, a doctor's note is required.
As soon as your child turns 11, they must receive the vaccine.

Students who are not fully immunized must be excluded from school.

ALL 7th graders must receive the Meningitis vaccine. This was supposed to be done by the start of school. Please take your child to the doctor for this right away if you have not already done so. Again, there is a 2 week grace period after which your child.

If your child is not due for their physical, please call your doctor and ask for an immunization only appointment.

New York State does not allow philosophical or religious exemptions. If your child is behind in immunizations, there is a catch up schedule we must follow. 
Again, your child must be excluded if they are not fully immunized.

 Please remember we are a nut free school. Please no peanut butter, nutella or bags of nuts for dessert. Please be careful with granola bars. We ask that you pack a healthy lunch- no candy or soda.

This is the latest on Covid. We are not wearing masks. If your child does have Covid, they must remain at home for 5 full days. Day 0 is the day symptoms develop or the positive test. They must stay home for 5 full days after that and be symptom free without the use of medication to return to school. They will be required to wear a mask for 5 more days while in school.

If your child needs any medication during the school day, please be advised I may not administer any medication without a prescription from the doctor and written permission from you. Medication must be brought in in the original container correctly labeled by an adult. This includes over the counter medication such as Motr

If your child is participating in a sport, a current physical is required as well as a health history and an emergency sheet. No athlete can practice or play without this.

New students and students in K, 1, 3, 5 and 7 are required to have a current physical on file. Physicals are good for one year. If your student needs a physical, the notice went home in the spring. I suggest making the appointment now as the there seems to be a long wait time for appointments.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.







 



 

 
































 
 

As of June 17, 2019, new legislation took effect in New York State that no longer allows religious exemptions for immunizations.  Please refer to the attached information below for more details.
Statement on Legislation Removing Non-Medical Exemption
Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions FAQ
Recommended Children and Adolescent Immunization Schedule