Dear 6th Grade Parents/Guardians:
This letter is to notify you about the upcoming postural screening program for 6th graders and your right to opt your child(ren) out of the screening if you prefer they not participate.
As mandated by the MA Department of Public Health, the school nurses will be conducting Postural Screening for 6th graders attending Blake Middle School to check for back issues including scoliosis.
The screening will be conducted starting Thursday, February 27th through the first two weeks of March 2025 during your child’s scheduled physical education classes. This screening requires your child to remove their shirt for their back to be viewed. Girls should wear a sports bra or bathing suit top for privacy.
All health screenings are confidential and done on an individualized basis to protect the privacy of each child. You will be notified if your child’s postural screening results require follow up by their primary care provider.
Please note, your child has postural screening done annually by their primary care provider during their yearly physical as well. If you prefer to EXCUSE your 6th grade child(ren) from the school’s postural screening, then please complete the following online form as soon as possible by Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
OPT OUT Form - 6th Grade Postural Screening
For more information regarding the state mandated postural screening program, please click here.
If you have any questions about the postural screening program, please contact us in the middle school nurse's office. We can be reached at 508-242-8554 or the email addresses listed below.
Sincerely,
Tricia & Meghan
Tricia Williams, RN, BSN, NCSN
Meghan Carlson,RN, BSN
School Nurses
Blake Middle School