Vining Weekly News
Week of November 19, 2017
Upcoming Dates:
Read to a Child and Instrumental Lessons are not scheduled this week.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Turkey Trot 10:00am at the Marshall Middle School
Monday, November 20, 2017
Qualifying Spelling Bee Test grade 3, 4, and 5
O'Connor Studios Picture Make-up - morning
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Bag-to-Go lunch forms due
Bag-to-Go lunch forms due
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
PBIS assembly 8:05am
PBIS assembly 8:05am
Half-day dismissal at 10:55am
Breakfast will be served
Lunch-to-Go available for advanced purchase
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24, 2017
No School
Monday, November 27, 2017
School re-opens
Lunch-to-Go available for advanced purchase
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24, 2017
No School
Monday, November 27, 2017
School re-opens
Coats for Kids
Please consider donating extra gently used winter coats to our Coats for Kids collection. All sizes are welcome. All collected items will be professionally cleaned by Anton's Cleaners and distributed to local families. Caring Partners Inc. is asking that you do not donate any vests, sweatshirts, hats/gloves, or snowpants. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Lunch-to-Go
Billerica Food Services is offering Lunch-to-Go bagged lunch for Wednesday, November 22. Students are able to chose for between bagel power pack or turkey power pack. The order form will be sent home on Monday. Please return it to the cafeteria by Tuesday, November 21 if your child(ren) are interested in purchasing lunch.
Notice from Nurse Nolan
There have been several sporadic cases of strep throat recently in school. The following information may be helpful to help you determine if your child may have strep and when to be seen by your doctor.
Please take these precautions:
1. Watch your child for signs of sore throat and other signs of strep (headache, fever, stomachache, rash, swollen and tender neck glands).
2. If your child develops a sore throat and any of these other signs, please see your healthcare provider, tell her or him that another child in the program has strep, and ask to have your child tested for strep throat.
3. Tell us if your child has been diagnosed with strep infection.
Information about strep throat:
What is it? Strep throat is an infection caused by streptococcus bacteria. People with strep throat usually have a very red, painful throat, often with fever, and sometimes with headache, abdominal pain, and nausea and/or vomiting. Most sore throats, however, are caused by viruses and are not treated with antibiotics.
How do you get strep throat? Strep throat can affect persons of any age but is most common in children. The bacterium is spread person-to-person through secretions and is easily passed in households. It takes 2–5 days to become ill. People with strep throat are generally most infectious when they are sick. They continue to be infectious until they have received treatment for a day or so.
How is it diagnosed? A laboratory test, such as a throat culture or a rapid test is needed to confirm a strep infection.
How is it treated? Strep infections are usually treated with an oral antibiotic, starting either with characteristic symptoms or after a strep test is positive. Sometimes an injection of antibiotic may also be used to treat strep.
Why is it important that your child receive treatment? There are two main reasons:
1. Treatment reduces spread. If not treated or not treated long enough, your child may continue to spread the infection to other members of your family or to other children.
2. Treatment with antibiotics can usually prevent rheumatic fever or other rare, but possibly dangerous complications. Rarely, some children with strep throat can develop complications like blood infections or rheumatic fever, which can damage the heart or joints.
When can your child come back to the program? Children with strep infections may return to school after taking medicine for at least 24 hours and their fever is gone.
How do you stop the spread of strep throat?
1. Thoroughly wash your hands and your child’s hands after wiping noses and before eating or preparing food.
2. Wash dishes carefully in hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.
3. Do not allow the sharing of food or allow children to share cups, spoons, or toys that are put in the mouth.
Kim Nolan, RN, BSN, NCSN
Spelling Bee Qualifying Test Students in grade 3, 4, and 5 that preregistered for the Billerica Partners for Education will participate in a qualifying spelling test on Monday morning. Students tests will then be submitted to the committee and scored. Tests results will be shared on December 18, 2017. Please visit the Billerica Spelling Bee website for additional information and study words.
Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot was a great success even though the weather did not cooperate. Thank you to everyone that participated in the Turkey Trot and Tot Trot today.
Weekly Lunch Menu
November Lunch Menu - Elementary
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!