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Setting Up a Homework Routine: Strategies for Productive Study Time

If you have a tween or teen in high school suddenly overwhelmed with more homework than they’ve ever had before, maybe it’s time to intervene. You could try to help without seeming bossy by giving them some study tips you used, or you could also let them figure it out themselves. Whichever way you decide,

How Can I Help My Child Make Friends At School?

Some children seem to be born gregarious. They happily enter into any group or conversation. They are swift to join teams, and they love having lots of friends over. However, other kids are more shy, unassuming, and just don’t have the same social skills. If you are worried that your child is not interacting with

Put Immunizations On Your Family’s Back To School Checklist

Put immunizations on your family’s back to school checklist! Yes, we know there are many chores that involve sending kids back to school. Searching for the right books, binders, pens, and buying new clothes and new shoes all happen at once. It makes for a few busy weeks, however don’t overlook necessary immunizations.

Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools in Monroe County

Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools We understand there are many questions about Governor Cuomo’s announcement yesterday regarding the testing of students and staff in the school districts in the Yellow Zone.  We do not have all of the answers yet.  We are waiting for additional guidance from the Monroe Country Health Department.  Nasal Swab Tests

FORMS

FORMS! FORMS! And more FORMS!   Due to the high volume of forms at this time, please drop off any form that needs completion as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee any specific turnaround time, and you should expect a number of days for form completion. 

Back to School is Coming…

Back to School Tips – from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER Parents should remember that they need not wait until the first day of class to ask for help. Schools are open to address any concerns a parent or child might have, including the specific needs of a child,

2018-2019 School Requirements for Entrance/Attendance

Below are the requirements for school physicals and immunizations according to grade level per the New York State Department of Health. Please call the office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren). 

Do You Need Any Forms Completed?

FORMS! FORMS! And more FORMS! We are in the midst of a busy summer season, full of school forms, camp forms, and sports forms. If you have any form that needs completion, please drop it off as soon as possible, and our office will contact you when completed. We cannot guarantee any specific turnaround time

Change to the NYS Health Appraisal Form – Effective 7/1/18

We are starting to receive phone calls & portal messages regarding the upcoming change in health examination and screening requirement effective July 1st 2018.  The new NYS School Health Examination Form is not required for physicals done prior to 7/1/18. This means that if your child had a physical examination done prior to this date,