Postural Screening for Ninth Graders April 1, 2016 State mandated Postural Screening for ninth graders will be conducted during gym class on Friday, April 15, 2016. If you wish to exclude your son/daughter from this screening please sign and return the screening exclusion form by April 13th.
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BMI Screening Notice from the School Nurse May 1, 2016 // Categories: 2015, 2015, Bulletin Board, Health Notifications, News, Tags: BMI, nurse, screening. The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be doing a mandated BMI Screening for 10th graders during the fourth week of May.  The purpose of this screening is to identify signs
Mrs. Ward, the school nurse, would like to warn everyone about measles: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently sent a letter to superintendents with links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and suggested ways to disseminate the information and to implement best practices in districts with help from local public health authorities. The U.S. Department of Education’s
Mrs. Ward, the school nurse, would like to remind parents that they must report all student absences directly to the school. To report a student as being absent, the Attendance Office must be notified at (508) 763-8011 ext. 148 by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. Additionally, a note must be provided explaining
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There will be a Flu Clinic available for use on Thursday, December 4 from 3-7 p.m. inside the Rochester Council on Aging at 66 Dexter Lane. Please remember to wear short sleeves and to bring your insurance cards. All are welcome! For additional information, call the Marion Board of Health at 508-748-3530 or the Rochester Board
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Old Colony will not be giving flu shots this year as a result of a decline in interest and response to the clinic. Flu vaccines have become readily available at Pediatricians’ offices, drug stores, and even supermarkets – often offered free of charge. Several local town Boards of Health are currently offering flu clinics. The school
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The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be doing a mandated BMI Screening for 10th graders on the third  week of May.  The purpose of this screening is to identify signs of possible weight related issues. A simple height and weight will be taken and recorded. Complete privacy will be provided.  It is
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Parents/guardians are requested to please read this letter from Mrs. Ward, the Old Colony School Nurse. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Ward at 508-763-8011 x 130. Parent_Guardian Letter
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Postural screening for ninth graders will be conducted during the first week of April during gym class. If you wish to exclude your son/daughter from this screening please sign and return the form attached here. Postural screening
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What: A celebration of health & safety for the entire family! The South Coast Health Van will be on site. Health Screenings, Medical Information and Education, Health and Safety Demonstrations and Exhibits for all ages. A fun three hours are planned for the entire family. Face Painting, Tattoos, Games, Clowns, Crafts and Prizes! Every student
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The Old Colony Health Careers Department will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, March 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For an appointment please call 1-800 RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
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Old Colony will be conducting the State mandated BMI Screening for 10th graders during the first week of June.  The purpose of this screening is to identify signs of possible weight related issues. A simple height and weight will be taken and recorded. Complete privacy will be provided.  It is not a diagnostic service but
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Leave your options open. Apply today and make your decision in March. 8th grade students from Acushnet, Carver, Lakeville, Mattapoisett, and Rochester are invited to begin the application process at https://oldcolony.go2cte.com.
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