Hanover Middle School Postural Screening Reminder 10/31/23
The Hanover Middle School will conduct the state-mandated annual Postural Screening from November 2, 2023, to November 13, 2023. The purpose of this screening is to detect early signs of possible spinal problems in children in grades 5 through 8. It is not a diagnostic service but a program to identify young people who may need further evaluation. This year, postural screenings will take place at the beginning of your child's PE class in the locker room. Please remind students to bring a tank-style shirt to their PE class.
If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to take your child to his/her primary care physician for further medical evaluation. The majority of students exhibit no findings. If nothing unusual is found, you will not be contacted.
If you do not want your child screened, please complete and detach the linked form and deliver it to the Hanover Middle School Health Office by tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st.
If you prefer to have your child evaluated only by one of the school nurses or have questions, please contact the school health office at 781-871-1122.
Hanover Middle School Postural Screening and Opt Out Form
Sincerely,
Kristen Crowley, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Elisabeth MacDougall, RN, BS, NCSN
School Nurse