School Attendance Caregiver Workshop

Join Family Success Partnership (FSP) for a district-wide parent workshop focused on empowering families and strengthening students’ connection to school. This will include practical strategies, communication tools, and community resources to help students develop consistent and confident school attendance. We’ll explore supportive approaches and collaborate on ways to help every student feel engaged and ready to attend. All parents and caregivers are welcome!

The Family Success Partnership (FSP) is a school-based wraparound program that collaborates with districts to connect their students and families with a range of essential services, both during and outside the school day. FSP clinicians support families in overcoming systemic barriers and access to services through clinical assessment, direct referral support, application assistance, therapeutic intervention, and parent psychoeducation that lead to family empowerment, student success and access to sustainable resources in their community.

Date: January 28, 2026

Time: 9:30 am-11:00 am

Location: Northborough Public Library Community Room

Registration Link: School Attendance Parent Workshop Registration

*Please register by January 26, 2026.

*This workshop will not be recorded.

Nursing Corner

Hello All,

The health office wanted to make parents aware that the district has seen an increase in the number of confirmed flu and influenza-like illnesses in the past week.  Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. 

We recommend closely monitoring for symptoms.  Symptoms usually appear 2-3 days after exposure. If symptomatic, please stay home and contact the school nurse. Flu signs and symptoms usually come on suddenly. If you have concerns about any symptoms or if there are any underlying chronic health conditions, please immediately contact your health care provider. 

People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:

• Fever*/feeling feverish or chills

• Cough

• Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Muscle or body aches

• Headaches

• Fatigue (tiredness)
  

• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

**It’s important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever.

Please continue to inform the school nurse of any flu diagnosis (or any other respiratory illness) and please follow our District Illness Guidelines for return to school criteria. 

After having the flu or influenza-like illness, to return to school both the following must be true: fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND the stamina to participate in an entire school day. 

Please continue to promote good hygiene and healthy habits.

• Good hygiene: Encourage regular handwashing, cough/sneeze into your arm, and avoid touching your face/mouth especially during cold and flu season, to reduce the spread of germs.

• Healthy habits: Make sure to get enough rest, eat a balanced diet, and stay hydrated to strengthen your immune system.

Flu Information 

Flu Information for Parents (CDC)                       

Flu - what parents need to know  (healthychildren.org)