Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone who generously donated gift cards or clothing for our family in need. Below is a note of appreciation from them:
Dear Lincoln-Eliot community,
We are overwhelmed and humbled by your generosity. As you all can imagine, this has been a stressful few weeks in the wake of losing our home. I can only say that I had faith in the power of our community and you proved me right. We are so filled with gratitude for the clothes and other items you provided for our son. One day we hope we can do the same for you.
All our warmest thanks to you and your families.
Please mark the following dates on your calendars:
* Monday, October 8th: Columbus Day — no school
* Thursday, October 11th: Flu Clinic at school
* Tuesday, October 23rd and 30th: Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
* Thursday, October 25th: Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day
* Saturday, October 27th: Lincoln-Eliot Fall Festival, 3:30-6pm
The Flu Clinic at school is happening this Thursday — please see the message below from Nurse Kristen, and please have your flu shot forms in by Tuesday, October 9th!
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Shoo Flu: Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu!
Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools beginning in late September. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive the vaccine.
The Lincoln Eliot Elementary clinic will be on October 11, 2018. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms:
- Consent/Screening form
- Vaccine administration record/Insurance form.
Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. You may electronically complete the form, print, sign and return. Forms are due to the School Nurse by October 9, 2018.
Only the flu shot (no nasal spray) will be offered at school this year. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission.
Students are not required to receive flu vaccine; however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine, including at school, your primary health care provider, or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu.
In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick.
For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu
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Have a great long weekend, and we’ll see you back in school on Tuesday!
Principal Morrissey