We say it each year, but where did the summer go? Just like that, we are ready to go with another school year. The custodians have made the place look amazing, and teachers have been working hard getting the finishing touches taken care of. Now it is your turn. Please make sure those kiddos get a great rest the night before we start on Tuesday. If you have any concerns, please make sure to reach out to Mr. L (mleander@awrsd.org) or Mr. North (nnorth@awrsd.org).

We are beyond excited to see the kids come back, and we know this year will just build on what we already have started Here At JRB!

If you will be dropping off your student(s), we open the doors at 8:20. You will enter JRB as usual, then take the right to go around the back of the building. Please do not pass any cars while on this road, as students are often near these cars. Once you get to the drop-off circle, enter with your driver's side near the sidewalk. Please pull up to the furthest area open in order to fit as many cars as possible. Students can then get out of the car, walk straight to the sidewalk, and enter the building through the open glass doors. Only proceed when the car in front of you has also moved forward to exit the circle. Please consult the map below for a visual of this process.

While we know it is an exciting time for kids, please try to refrain from getting out of your car each morning (unless your student is not able to unbuckle). If you need a staff member to help your child out, we are happy to do so.

We usually end our drop-off at 8:30. If you arrive out back and there are no staff members, please drive around to the front entrance.

Finally, we ask for your patience throughout the first few weeks as parents new to this process might take some practice and extra time. Sept. 6th will be extra busy as it is the first day for K students.

Much like parent drop-off, pick-up will again send you around the rear of the school. Students start leaving the building at 2:50 PM. IF YOU SEE CONES BLOCKING THE WAY BEHIND THE SCHOOL, PLEASE WAIT FOR A STAFF MEMBER TO MOVE THEM BEFORE PROCEEDING. You will be asked by a staff member who you are picking up (but you will be offered a nameplate to hang or post for ease of taking names). When you pull into the circle, please pull up all the way as we try to fit 7 cars in at a time. We don't anticipate needed two lines behind the school, so please stay in the right lane while waiting to move forward.

Please let the school know your 'usual plan' for your child at the end of the day. Sending in a note that states if you will be going to parent pick-up, bus, or extended day on a regular basis will be very helpful. You can also email jrboffice@awrsd.org with this information as well.

Attendance is taken promptly each morning. Please call JRB (978) 827-5750 or email jrboffice@awrsd.org when your child will be absent or late for school. Please state your name(first and last name), your child’s name, teacher, and the reason for absence. If you must speak to someone, please call after 7:45 AM. If we do not hear from you, we will contact you at home or work. This system is to ensure the safety of your child.

During the first week of school, we would love to invite any students that did not participate in the spring Kindergarten Screening to come in on Tuesday or Wednesday (Aug. 30 & 31) to complete that task. Please reach out to the office (jrboffice@awrsd.org) and we will let you know some possible appointment times. In addition, we might reach out to revisit with some of our friends we already met with just to revisit some certain ideas. We will call you if this is a need.

All K students are invited to join us for a Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, September 1, from 9-10:30. Parents will meet in the lobby and then bring students down to their K rooms. After that, we will have parents return to the cafeteria while the students enjoy the classrooms followed by a quick bus ride. We will have a few announcements as well as a moment to meet with Extended Day, Food Services, The PTA, and more.

Finally, you will pick up your child from the front sidewalk between 10:15 and 10:30.

We look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to the JRB Learning Tree Inclusive Preschool program. Preschool will begin on Tuesday, September 6th for the two-day and four-day programs and on Wednesday, September 7th for the three-day program.

Please join us on Thursday, September 1st for an open house from 10:30am-12pm.

Your child’s teacher will be providing you with the preschool handbook. Please review it carefully for all related program information. For parent or guardian preschool drop-off, please park your vehicle and walk with your child to the preschool doors in the front of the building. Staff members will come outside to walk with your child into the building. For parent or guardian preschool pick-up, please park your vehicle and wait outside the preschool doors in the front of the building. Staff members will walk with your child outside for dismissal.

You can find the district bus routes by clicking here. The times and bus route numbers are on each sheet. Any questions about bus routes should be sent to bussing@awrsd.org. Please include your child’s full name, school and address in your inquiry.

As of the start of the school year and until further notice, we will not be allowing students to take the bus to a friend's house after school.

8/30- First Day Of School Grades 1-5

9/1- K Orientation 9:00-10:30

9/1- PreK Open House- 10:30- 12:00

9/2- NO SCHOOL

9/5- NO SCHOOL

9/6- First day of K and Prek

9/21- First PTA Meeting 6:30

9/22- Open House/Curriculum Night- 6:30-7:30

9/27- Picture Day

9/28- Half Day

10/5- Walk To School Day