ABRPTSO

Weekly Chatter

RJ Grey Junior High School

November 23, 2025

PTSO updates:

As we come up on Thanksgiving break, we want to give thanks for our teacher's and staff!! The PTSO invites you to contribute to the Teacher Appreciation Fund as we plan our our Winter Appreciation Luncheon for Monday December 15th. Use the QR Codes below. If using the Venmo Code please make a notation for Jr. High Appreciation Fund.

This is our way to show our thankfulness for everything all the Teachers and Staff at RJ Grey do for our students every day!

Also, feel free to join us at our Nov/Dec PTSO Meeting on Thursday December 4th at 7pm on Zoom  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4725519776?pwd=XJoL9sihzbcYYoHi5B2Tv77oD6dTMx.1

Interested in joining the PTSO? Please email secretary@abrptso.org to volunteer or to find out more!

In addition to volunteering your time, your ongoing support of the ABRPTSO is graciously appreciated by donating $50. Please see the QR codes below to lend your support or by donating your time.

Next PTSO meeting at 7pm on Thursday 12/4

This will be a special combined meeting for both November and December. Please join us! 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4725519776?pwd=XJoL9sihzbcYYoHi5B2Tv77oD6dTMx.1

SHOW YOUR TEAM SPRIIT!

All students should wear team colors on Wednesday, November 26th, for the Thanksgiving Assembly.

COAT DRIVE

Beginning Monday, December 2, the student council will collect coats to donate to the AB Resource Center. Please bring gently used coats to drop off in the container in the lobby. 

The coat drive will end on Friday, December 12

SPELLING BEE

Next month, RJ Grey is holding a spelling bee as part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition.

For more details, check out the attached flier and register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zFAVQMvS2n9oDhEbnwLKc8aNQtOk5O1gH0NQF6EZ0R4/edit.

See Mr. Lewis in room 317 for any questions.

AB Forward Updates

Dear AB Families and Staff,

Our next AB Forward Strategic Planning & Reorganization Steering Committee meeting will be held on December 2nd – The Steering Committee will make a final recommendation of 2-3 options for School Committee Consideration. To stay informed and follow our progress, please visit our dedicated AB Forward page: https://www.abschools.org/read-the-plan

Project Graduation: Thankful for You 

Happy Thanksgiving! When it comes to sponsors, we have an attitude of gratitude. All of these local businesses have supported our mission: keeping kids safe on commencement night. Won't you join them by signing up here? Your business just may be looking for a local cause to donate to for Giving Tuesday! 

Want to join our merry band of thankful volunteers? We are kicking off the planning for Project Graduation 2026 on Thursday, December 4, 6:30-8:00pm in the high school cafeteria. Please join us as we begin planning our epic all-night, substance-free party for the Class of 2026! No matter your level of commitment, there are fun things you can do to help— in-person, from home, all-year long, or just one time. RSVP here! 

Warmly, 

The AB Project Graduation 2026 Team

abprojectgraduation@gmail.com

https://www.abprojectgrad.org

Activity Fees and RJG Clubs/Activities



There is something for everyone! RJG Club Activities

If your child is joining one of our clubs, we now have a $50 Activity Fee that helps support the costs of running our extracurricular programs. If your child has already joined a club, you can send a check for $50 (made out to Acton-Boxborough Regional School District) that they can drop off at the Main Office. You can also pay online here. If your family is in need of financial assistance, please submit a request for financial assistance according to the instructions on our District's website.

Upcoming Comm Ed Programs for Junior High

Check out these upcoming Community Education classes & view our Online Catalog. Contact us at  ceregistrar@abschools.org with any questions.

All Town Band (Gr. 5-8): January 7-March 11

CEF You Be The Solution (Gr. 5-8): November 29-January 31 (Saturdays)

Chinese Cooking Class (Ages 10+): January 24 

Fairy House Cake & Decorating (Ages 10+): February 7

Netiquette Workshop: Texting, Email, Social Media (Gr. 5-8): December 9

Prep for the Holidays Dining Etiquette (Gr. 2-7): December 9

Social Skills Workshop (Gr. 2-7): December 9

Taylor Swift Inspired Fashion Classes 

Fearless (Ages 10-12): January 6-February 3;  

The Era Edit (Ages 13-16): January 9-February 6

Valentine Heart Books (Ages 14+): January 28

Time to order the 2025-2026 RJ Grey Yearbook!

• Over 70 color pages to chronicle the school year! 

• Portraits of all students in both grades 

• Photos of clubs, sports, activities, events, and school productions 

• Order by December 23 to receive your yearbook for $37 

To Order & Pay Online: 

• Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com  

• Enter school code 13545



Any questions should be directed to Mr. Lewis at MLewis@abschools.org

Danny's Place Winter Programs start here!  

From preschoolers to high schoolers, Danny’s Place has something for everyone. Explore our programs and save your spot today!  www.dannys-place.org/fall

Work Permits

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Work Permits - Are you fourteen years old and thinking about a part-time job? Please see the Counseling Office website for more information regarding the student work permit process.  Questions? Check in with or email Mrs. Lewis (klewis@abschools.org).

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.

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