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ABRPTSO
Weekly Chatter
RJ Grey Junior High School
October 24, 2021
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"Creating a community of thinkers, learners, and responsible citizens." |
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Table of Contents
- Calendar of Events
- Fast. Forward. Pause.
- Message from Food Services
- After-School Clubs
- ABSAF: Gingerbread Construction Co. Muffin Loaves Fundraiser
- Community Ed. Fall Offerings
- A-B Food Services is Hiring
- Project Graduation Needs YOU!
- Rise to the Challenge
- Live Performances are Back!
- Looking for a Mental Health Provider?
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Monday, October 25: Last day of PE/Health Rotation #1
Friday, October 29: Halloween Dress-Up Day
Monday, November 1: School Picture Retake Day
Monday, November 1: Early Release at 1pm
Tuesday, November 2: No School - Professional Learning Day
Thursday, November 11: No School - Veterans' Day
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Fast. Forward. Pause.
We know you’re busy, running to practice, running errands, or just running around! But don’t you wonder what your students are up to and how you can help support their community? With your donation to the ABRPTSO, we can help! Your $50 goes towards the Freshman Class Social, Staff Appreciation Events, World Language Week, Senior Scholarships, Outdoor Space Beautification, and much, much, more! The Junior High and High School years go by so quickly, just a blink of an eye really and we can’t seem to slow time down even though we would love to. Help the ABRPTSO make the time your students spend at school more joyful. You can donate by going to the PayPal link on our website https://www.abrptso.org/. Or just snail mail us a check to ABRPTSO, PO Box 912, Acton, MA 01720. Now you can take a breath!!
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Message from the A-B Food Services Department
The Acton-Boxborough Food Services Department is asking for your patience and support as we navigate new challenges. As you may be aware, we are currently faced with unprecedented shortages of food and packaging materials, massive delays or cancellations of deliveries. Nationwide shortages and delays have affected availability of several food items, leading to substitutions of menu items we’ve been able to offer regularly. These supply issues are occurring throughout the country and are especially challenging for school systems, due to the increased number of meals we serve and the strict nutrition standards we follow. All of this means that we may need to make quick substitutions to our menus based upon what we are able to acquire. We know that this affects students, and we are doing our best to provide menu options. Be confident in knowing our students will always be served a complete meal as well as additional fruits and vegetables to select from, no matter the circumstances. Please know that our number one priority continues to be providing healthy, nutritious, and appetizing meals for your children. We love seeing them every day and appreciate your support and patience as we continue to offer daily one breakfast and one lunch at no charge for all students. Your participation helps our program stay strong, and we look forward to serving our students! If you have any further questions, please contact our office directly at 978-264-4700 x3221.
Food Service Director
Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools
978-264-4700 x3221
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After-School Clubs
The official RJ Grey Clubs doc is now on the RJ Grey Website. Click here to link to the page. If you have any questions about the clubs, please contact the club advisor.
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Surprise your Family and Friends while supporting Acton Boxborough Student Activities Fund (ABSAF)!
DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS from GINGERBREAD CONSTRUCTION CO!
Make your holiday entertaining (or gifting) a little easier this Thanksgiving while supporting ABSAF! This year we are excited to be selling delicious muffin loaves from the Gingerbread Construction Co., a local, family-owned business located in Wakefield, MA. These products do not use preservatives or shelf stabilizers
We have many varieties to choose from:
- Apple Crumb
- Corn Muffin
- Cranberry Walnut
- Iced Lemon
- Blueberry
- Carrot
- Coffee Cake
- Gingerbread
- Chocolate Chip
- Iced Pumpkin
Please place your order by Friday, November 5th.
Link to purchase and view pictures:
We will have a contactless pick up on Saturday Nov. 20th from 10am - 1pm at the St. Elizabeth’s Parish (89 Arlington Street, Acton) Price: $15 each. All proceeds go to support ABSAF. Thank you for your support! And Happy Holidays from ABSAF!!
ABSAF contributions support athletic teams (Junior High to Varsity), academic teams (Math Team, Science Team, Speech and Debate Team, and Academic Decathlon Team), performing arts groups (Band, Chorus, and Theater), and community service at ABRHS and RJ Grey. Some examples of how ABSAF funds have been used include: donations to Proscenium Circus (the High School Theatre group), purchase of band uniforms and instruments, new stage curtains and sound system for the Junior High, supplies and equipment for all athletic teams, study guides and league dues for academic teams, athletic uniforms, and transportation to events for all the groups mentioned above.
For more information about ABSAF and how to donate and support extra curricular activities, please visit www.absaf.net
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Community Ed. Fall Offerings
Community Ed has a myriad of offerings for JH kids this fall. Visit our website or sign up for our email list to receive updates regarding new classes. You can reach our office at 978-266-2525 with questions or to register.
Some examples of upcoming classes for JH students are:
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A-B Food Services is hiring!
Due to everyone receiving one breakfast and one lunch at no charge we have openings in the Food Service Department.
Do you have food service experience? Are you tired of working nights and weekends? Do you want to be on the same schedule as your kids? Apply for a Food Service Position HERE.
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Project Graduation Needs YOU!
We are excited to announce our slate of super volunteers. We still have a few open slots: we need a chairperson for chaperones, and most of all, we are looking for future co-chairs to shadow our current long-serving organizers. If you haven't yet thrown your hat into the ring, now is the time! You'll have fun, and together we will continue to keep kids safe on graduation night as we have done for more than 30 years. Grab a friend or make a new one with Project Graduation. Please send us an email to let us know you can help. We'll announce our kick-off meeting in November, and then have monthly meetings starting in January. It's going to be a great year! Thank you to these awesome chairs:
Project Graduation Chairs: Jen Mabardy and Jenny Philion (OPEN: Two shadows needed)
Breakdown: Merry Hibbard
Casino: Chris Hanlon
Chaperones: (OPEN: One volunteer needed)
Chatter: Jill Maxwell
Check in: Orissa Lawrence
Decorations: Jenn Jaroch, Cydney Cotter, Angela Ryan, Jen Hennessey
Entertainment: Christine Kobelski, Tracey Smith
Food: Karen Finkelman, Eleni Bury, Karen Pierce, Kathleen Iglesias
Business Donations: Maureen Flynn, Amy Molchan
Parent Donations: Carol Chytil
Fundraising Events: Michelle Baytarian, Debbie Brissenden, Kara Letourneau
Gift Card Coordinator: Jill Davis
Grant Writer: Neal Silverman
Logistics: Kathie Schroeder
Minute To Win It: Sarah Lent
Photography, Facebook, Instagram: Rebecca MacNeill
Treasurer: Deb Maffei
Volunteer Sign Up Genius: Orissa Lawrence
Website: Indira Hooloomann
Jennifer Mabardy & Jennifer Philion
AB Project Graduation 2022 Co-Chairs
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Rise to the Challenge
Rise to the Challenge is something the Junior High started as a way of recognizing student involvement in community service. We know that many students are already participating in service activities outside of school, and we hope to celebrate those efforts along with encouraging more students to become active in service opportunities. Students who complete 10 hours of service within a school year will be recognized for their efforts. Please visit the Community Service webpage for details on this program. If you have any questions please email Debbie Brookes.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES ARE BACK!!!
Proscenium Circus is thrilled to return to the stage with Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, and we invite you to join us for a trip down the rabbit hole with this family-friendly show.
Evening performances are scheduled for October 29, October 30, November 5, and November 6 at 7 pm. Matinees are October 30 and November 6 at 1 pm. All school COVID protocol will be followed and all performers, crew members, and audiences must be masked for the duration of the performance and concessions will not be served at this production.
Tickets should be ordered ahead of time. Visit abdrama.org to purchase tickets, become a PC Patron season ticket holder, and learn more about theater at ABRHS. Tickets will go on sale October 12th. ABSAF pass holders can reserve up to 2 free tickets. For behind-the-scenes fun, games, and up-to-the-minute updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
See you in Wonderland!
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Looking for a Mental Health Provider?
INTERFACE Referral Service is a mental health resource and referral Helpline that helps children, adults and families, in subscribing communities, become connected with mental health and wellness resources. Part of your ABRPTSO Membership Donation goes towards the funding of this service.
INTERFACE Referral Service looks forward to continuing to help residents of Acton & Boxborough find a successful match with an outpatient mental health provider in their area, who is able to see them at a convenient time, takes their insurance or meets their fee requirement, as well as meets their clinical needs.
Please call the William James College INTERFACE Helpline at 617-332-3666 Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, for resource information and/or provider referrals from a mental health professional. Please also review the very extensive website at interface.williamjames.edu for additional information about the service, as well as resources on mental health and wellness across the lifespan.
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The Weekly Chatter is distributed each Sunday. If you have a submission you'd like to include in the Chatter, please email it to chatter@abrptso.org by noon on Friday. The Chatter was created solely for the purpose of communicating school-related events, groups and forums to parents and students.
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