September 5^th, 2019

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The Chelmsford Board of Health will be administering influenza vaccines during school hours to High School students on Tuesday October 22, 2019.  Please read the attached VIS (Vaccine Information Sheet) as well as the information on the MIIS (Massachusetts Immunization Information System). There is an online consent form that needs to be filled out electronically. You may access the consent form through this link: https://fs27.formsite.com/2YIw7U/wdaf4w3aae/index.html.  All required fields of this consent form must be completed. Uploading a copy of your insurance card as indicated in the link is also required prior to submitting the form. 

DEADLINE TO COMPLETE ONLINE CONSENT FORM:

TUESDAY October 15, 2019

REMINDERS TO BE COMPLETED FOR EVERY CHILD:

#1   Consent Form with parent electronic signature

#2   Screening questions must be answered

#3   Upload your child’s Health Insurance Card:

No student will be given an influenza vaccine without an electronically signed parental consent, an uploaded copy of health insurance card, and completed screening questionnaire.

Forms can be found at the following link: https://fs27.formsite.com/2YIw7U/wdaf4w3aae/index.html.  This link is also on your child’s school website as well as the town’s website under the Board of Health link.

We will not be having school-based clinics at the elementary school level. Those in the elementary school should receive their vaccine at their primary care physician or at a public clinic with their parent present.

The Chelmsford Board of Health has worked closely with the secondary schools to coordinate this school-based seasonal influenza clinic.  The vaccines will be administered by me as well as other Massachusetts licensed nurses. We will be administering influenza vaccine either by injection into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm, or nasally if Flumist is chosen.

I need the forms completed in advance in order to arrange for an adequate number of registered nurses to assist me.  If you prefer to have your child receive the influenza vaccine at their primary care physician’s office, call your physician directly to schedule an appointment.

Sincerely,

Kerry Sorrentino, MSN, RN                                        Sue Rosa, BSN, RN

Kerry Sorrentino, MSN, RN                                               Sue Rosa, BSN, RN

Public Health Nurse                                                                            Public Health Director

Chelmsford Board of Health    (978) 250-5241               Chelmsford Board of Health    (978) 250-5243

A note from the PTO…..

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! 

Please join us at our first meeting on October 7^th at 7pm in the Main Office conference room at CHS.  We meet the 1^st Monday of each month, with the exception of December and February, when no meetings are held. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out: chspto2012@gmail.com

Attention Parents and Students: 

Club and Activities registration will take place during the first month of school.  This year the activities fee is $100.00. Checks may be made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools  Students should see Mrs. Cochran in the black box theatre to register, pay and receive their  activities card. Mrs. Cochran will be after school every day for registration as well as during some lunches  outside the cafeteria. The $100.00 covers all clubs for the full year. All students who are in any clubs must  register. For more information, contact Lauren Cochran, Activities Director. The activites fair for Freshmen will be held in the Performing  Arts Center on Friday, September 20 during plus block. The Sophomore Activities fair will be held on Thursday, Sept 19th.  Clubs will be sharing information with students at this event about their clubs.  

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