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RJ Grey Junior High School

October 20, 2024

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RJ Grey Ski & Board Club

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The RJ Grey Ski & Board Club will run this year for 6 weeks starting on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Click on the link to learn more about the RJ Grey Ski & Board Club and how to sign up. Due to the coordination needed with Mount Wachusett Ski Area, bus transportation, and the school club, there are several steps required to complete the student registration

Up to three coach buses are available, and each seat must be filled. We will accept completed student registrations, in the order received, in blocks of 52 students. Depending on the number of students enrolled, you might be placed on a waitlist should space become available. Please contact Mrs. McVey at amcvey@abschools.org with your registration questions.

Parents/Guardians, if you are interested in chaperoning please send an email to ecamposano@abschools.org. We have some school staff chaperones but benefit from having some parent/guardian chaperones as well. We’ll take the names of interested parties to chaperone and we’ll confirm your status in the next few weeks. Thank you!

RJ Grey Jazz Band

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Our RJ Grey Jazz Band will start on October 29th and run every Tuesday from 2:45-3:45 pm. We will play jazz, rock, and pop music. Students may participate if they play any instrument, we are especially looking for bass players, guitarists, and pianists who can read music and can commit to rehearsing every week. 

Any questions? Please email Ms Dye at kdye@abschools.org

SCHOOL PICTURE Re-takes

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Picture retake day is on Wednesday, October 30th. Families should have received a digital proof of their student's picture via email directly from Mark Lawrence Photographers. 

If you want your student's picture retaken for pictures you have purchased or if they were absent on picture day, please have them plan to have their picture taken the morning of October 30th. If you haven't purchased pictures and would like to, we have order forms available in the main office that your student can pick up or you can use the link below.

https://marklawrencephotographers.proofpix.com/pages/index/1938637

Project Graduation: Help Plan the Party!

We have good news and good news. First, the good news. Project Graduation 2025, the all-night, everyone's-invited, substance-free senior celebration is ON. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to keep this tradition going for the 36th year! The other good news is that there is a place for you in the planning. We are still in need of a few volunteers. These spots are for anyone with a child in the district in any grade! Decorating, fundraising, and communications are where you can dazzle. Click through to this form to tell us all about it, or shoot us an email. It's a great group working for a great cause — keeping our community's kids safe from drinking and driving on commencement night. 

Warmly, 

The AB Project Graduation 2025 Team

abprojectgraduation@gmail.com

https://www.abprojectgrad.org

Community Education Classes

American Sign Language Level 1 (Grades 4-8): October 23 - December 11

Students will acquire knowledge of basic, practical communication, such as salutations, opinions, introductions, and giving descriptions of people and things.

American Sign Language Level 3 (Grades 5 & Up): October 24 - December 12

This class is for students who have completed ASL Levels I & II. Participants will continue to enrich their signed vocabulary and knowledge of ASL grammar by engaging in conversations, role play, and other activities that will allow them to practice both their expressive and receptive language skills.

Kids Steamed Bao & Gyoza (Ages 10+): October 26 (ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT)

Students will learn how to make everything from scratch.

Youth Squash (Ages 10-14): November 3 - 24

Learn the strokes and footwork to this growing sport, all equipment is provided. 

Pre-Teen Hip Hop: November 6-20

Students will learn basic hip hop, jazz funk and pom technique in this fun and dynamic class.

BLAST! Babysitter Lessons & Safety Training (Grades 6-8): December 2 (ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT)

A babysitting workshop and students received CPR/AED certification as well. 

Archery: Late Fall (Age 8+): November 4 - December 16

Participants proceed through a series of mini tournaments designed to advance them through the 10 ranks of the Jr. Olympic training program. All equipment is provided and families are encouraged.

Cupcake Decorating (Age 8+): November 23

Students learn how to make beautiful & intricate floral frosting designs using Russian piping tips.

Holiday Season Cookie Decoration: December 14

Students learn to decorate and frost cookies so that they can become eye-catching treats at any holiday event! Students will learn how to make many different colors of frosting as well as the techniques needed to make any kind of shape on the cookies.



Winter Basketball

Comm Ed basketball is a slam dunk! Registration is open for the Winter Basketball leagues, and you can check out all the details on our Basketball Page.

The ABSAF board would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers who came out to help at the phonathon on September 29 & 30. The fundraiser was a big success because of the generosity of those who attended and/or supported. We kindly thank you all!



CLICK HERE to purchase your 2024 - 2025 ABSAF Pass!

Danny's Place Fall Programs

Self-Defense Workshop

Empower Yourself with Practical, Effective Self-Defense!

Feeling confident in your safety can make all the difference. Join us at Danny’s Place on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at 7 PM for a transformative Self-Defense Workshop taught by internationally certified 5th Degree Black Belt instructors from Concord Self-Defense Academy.

This workshop is perfect for teens and young adults (ages 13+), women, parents, fitness enthusiasts, and high-risk professionals who want to build confidence and learn practical, life-saving techniques. You'll walk away with skills that can help you protect yourself in dangerous situations.

Fee: $50 per individual

Tip: Sign up with a friend or family member for partner-based practice!

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself—reserve your spot today!

Mosaic

Mosaic is a supportive space for those within the LGBTQ+ community! Connect with peers who share similar experiences! Young People starting in 6th grade throughout 12th grade are welcome to join in engaging discussions, interactive activities and games, and opportunities to build meaningful friendships. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 5:45PM-6:45PM. Sign up: https://www.hisawyer.com/dannys-place/schedules/activity-set/963234

Other Programs: We have many other programs that your teen/kid can join! Please visit www.dannys-place.org/fall to learn more and register!

Fall Soccer Clinic

ABRHS Varsity Boys and Girls are hosting a Fall Soccer Clinic for any children K-6 to help them with soccer skills. The kids, varsity boys, and coaches had a blast last year! Please register here if your child is interested. All that is needed is: soccer ball with their name on it, water, and shin guards (recommended).

Cost is $25.

Date: October 20, 2024

Time: 3:30-5:00pm

Venue: Lower Fields, 66 Hayward Rd, Acton, MA



Please feel free to contact us with any questions: vigfamily829@gmail.com

We look forward to a great time!!

APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST

Register now. Bakers of all ages are invited to submit an apple pie. Prizes for winner of best under-15 baker, and best adult baker. Pies must be delivered to the library on SATURDAY Oct 26th by 2pm for judging. Contestants should pre-register online here https://forms.gle/ASuKbFaFmNfsE7798 There are 20 places only.

So that the judges can compare apples to apples (so to speak) there are a few guidelines. BUT there are 20 places only... so read the guidelines then register your name as interested 

Guidelines: Pies are to be homemade including crust. Filling is to be just apples and spices (no other fruits). Your recipe should be submitted, including the type of apple(s) used. Pies should be in a 9-inch pie plate/pan. Non-edible materials/decoration not permitted. Judging to be conducted by library staff, last year's competition winners, and a volunteer from the Acton Woman’s Club. Sponsor: Friends of the Acton Libraries.

The public is welcome and invited on Sunday Oct 27th at 2pm for the prize giving, and to enjoy the pies with cheese, cider and more. 

New Process for Daily Announcement Sign Ups!

The School invites any interested parent or guardian to sign up to receive our Daily Announcements email. The Daily Announcements email is exactly what it sounds like. Generally, in mid-morning, our Main Office will compile any of our ongoing or new announcements and send them to interested families. Examples of parts of our email would be: listing which clubs meet that week; sign ups for Ski Club; Jazz Band auditions; when the next Early Release is; and notification of a postponed athletic game or meet. We don't use the Daily Announcements to send emergency information. 

This year, we have moved to sending our Daily Announcements through Parent Square. Please click on the link below to sign up. If you're already registered with Parent Square, just sign in and got to Groups and add the Daily Announcements to your groups. If you are not yet registered, you will need to enter the email address that we have on file (the address where you are receiving this message).

Please click here to sign up to receive the Daily Announcements email!

LATE BUS

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The Late Bus will arrive at the Junior High at approximately 4:30pm each day (Monday through Friday), and then pick up students at the High School at approximately 4:40pm. The Late Bus will then depart the campus around 4:45pm and begin its route.  The Late Bus will not be in service on days when both the Junior High and High School have an early release schedule.

Free Breakfast and Lunch at RJ Grey

AB Food Services is excited to serve healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch to all students in the district. Breakfast is available at all schools 20 minutes before the start of school. All lunches include entrée, milk choice, fruit, and vegetables. 

 ALL students can receive one breakfast and one lunch every school day at no charge for the school year 2024-2025!

Even though meals are at no charge this year, we encourage families to apply for free/reduced-price meals as you may be eligible for additional benefits. You may apply for free/reduced-price meals here. If you receive an email in August from Food Services stating your child is eligible for free/reduced-price meals, you do NOT need to apply again.

Absent, Tardy & Dismissals

Parent/Guardians: Please email the Main Office with all planned absences. You will receive a confirmation email.

rjgrey_main_office@abschools.org

(Please include your student's full name/grade and DATES of absence)

Main Office: 978-264-3350

Before 8am, ext. 3333

After 8am, ext. 3304

Please note: ALL dismissals are due by 8:00am RJ Grey website

ITEMS NEEDED FOR RESOURCE CENTER

As you begin spring cleaning, the Acton-Boxborough Resource Center (ABRC) would appreciate the following clean, gently used or new condition donations.

Please note, there is a donation container in front of the Administration Building where donations can be dropped off anytime.  

Backpacks

Lunchboxes

Water bottles

New youth size underwear

Youth socks

Children's clothing size 10 and smaller, especially boys

Footwear of any kind or size, especially sneakers 

X-Large/Large reusable shopping bags

Plastic hangers (kids and adult)

School supplies; crayons, highlighters, pencils, markers, colored pencils, small pencil sharpeners, pencil grips, pencil pouches

Safety tip scissors for elementary aged children

Mini tissues

Single subject notebooks

Construction paper

Glue sticks

Pocket folders

Activity books; word search, coloring, sticker