Good afternoon, RJ Grey Families:
It was a real pleasure to see so many of you at last week's Back to School Night. One teacher told me that she felt like a Broadway actor who performed both a matinee and an evening performance! I hope you got a sense of how much our teachers care about our students in the short time you were able to spend in their classrooms. At RJ Grey, we do not have "parent conferences" in the traditional understanding. In order to preserve class time without additional early releases, we rely on team meetings during the day for individual families to connect with a team of teachers in place of traditional parent conferences. If you wish to make an appointment with your child's team, please be in touch with your child's counselor. If you ever need to connect with a specific teacher, please reach out to that teacher directly.
In the past 24 hours, I have received two very thoughtful messages from families about some of our staff members. I thanked each sender, validated their positive feedback, and sent the message to the noted staff members. A few times this year, I will likely remind you that this type of thanks goes way further than any Starbucks or Dunkin' card would. As a staff, we are intentional about sending positive messages about your students when we can. It is so appreciated when families do the same. Your thanks do not have to be elaborate or flowery - a simple thank you to a teacher who gets talked about at the dinner table or on the ride home from a sports practice is always well received. I feel lucky to be able to work at RJ Grey with incredible colleagues who bring their best every day. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work to build a joyful, inclusive community of engaged learners.
Some of our families will receive a request for information from the RJ Grey school nurse in order to update their child’s school health records. This may include proof of vaccination or a copy of a physical exam signed by a doctor. Please send the requested documentation to the school nurse (Amanda Frank, [email protected]) as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Health office.
No child in Massachusetts should be denied access to immunizations due to an inability to pay. We have compiled a list of Healthcare providers in our area, many of whom provide access to free or reduced-cost care. You can locate that list here. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation as we all work together to keep our students healthy and in the classroom.
Take care and have a good weekend,
Jim