The Buzz
Hello Florida Ruffin Ridley School Families and Friends,
As we approach October 7th, we recognize that the ongoing conflict and continuing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East makes this a challenging, emotionally fraught milestone for many in our community.
In this moment and always, we center a culture of care and concern here at Florida Ruffin Ridley. We also ensure that when children and families need help that we activate to provide what is needed. Should this moment bring on additional worry, sadness, or confusion for your child, please let us know. Your child’s classroom teacher, our Guidance team, and Admin team are here to learn from you about what you may need. We plan to support our students in the following ways as needed:
One-on-One Conversations: Our staff will be available for one-on-one conversations with students who may wish to discuss their thoughts, feelings, or concerns in a private setting.
Safe Spaces: We will identify safe spaces where students can take time to process their emotions and find solace.
Classroom Check-Ins: Classroom teachers, as part of our Morning Meeting/Advisory portions of our day, will continue to check-in with students to provide an opportunity for open dialogue and to ensure that everyone feels heard and supported.
Small Group Check-Ins: Where appropriate and if needed, we will offer small group check-ins where students can share their thoughts and experiences with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.
I also take this moment to reiterate that there is no place for anti-Semitism or Islamophobia in our community. We will vigorously confront language or acts that make others feel psychically or physically unsafe and/or directly impact the security of our learning community.
Please be especially mindful of your social media and news intake. Important anniversaries such as this tend to dominate your personal news and social media feeds – AND your child’s social media feed – leading to deeper feelings of worry and helplessness.
Above all, take this moment to commit or recommit to the good and valuable works we can do right here in our own community. When so much help is needed in a part of the world so far away, having a personal drive towards usefulness and compassion can be a buoy in a complicated time.
With gratitude for you all, and this community.
Principal Whitmore
OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES K-5
Grades K - 5 Open House for Parents / Guardians
- Date and time: Tuesday, October 8, 2:45 - 3:45 PM
- Location: FRR
- Important Note: Please enter through the Harvard Street entrance only. Extended Day staff members have been instructed not to allow anyone to enter the building.
*Children should not be left unsupervised on the playground.
Hive Pride Days
On our Hive Pride Days we celebrate all of the hard work, acts of kindness, and ways in which we’ve helped each other throughout the month. We reflect and celebrate and set intentions and goals for the next month following. To outwardly show our pride in our efforts and community we invite all community members to dress in Hive Pride gear and/or black and yellow on our Hive Pride Days each month. Below is a list of each Hive Pride Day this school year.
Friday October 25th
Wednesday November 29th
Friday December 20th
Friday January 31st
Friday February 28th
Friday March 28th
Friday April 11th
Friday May 30th
Friday June 13th
Costume, Sports & Winter Gear Swap
As we say goodbye to summer and officially welcome fall, it is the perfect time to clean out your students' closets!
We invite you to donate gently used or new costumes, winter outerwear, or sports gear to our annual FRR Costume, Sports, and Winter Gear Swap. Give outgrown clothing another life and take some items that you need, all while supporting the PTO.
Where to Drop Off
Drop-off bins will be placed at the Stedman and Harvard Street school entrances from September 23 through October 7.
Guidelines
- Drop off items in good, usable condition
- Give sports gear a wipe before dropping off, and clap dirt out of cleats
- Drop off costumes, sports gear, and winter clothing only - no other donations, please. Costumes must be recognizable and complete.
- For winter gear, drop off coats, boots, and snow pants only (no hats or mittens)
Attend the Swap: All are welcome to attend the swap! You do not need to donate anything to attend.
- Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Time: 6 - 7:30 PM
- Location: FRR gym, first floor
Volunteer!
Click here to volunteer in the morning or evening on October 8.
Thank you to Laura Perras, FRR mom and volunteer, for running this event again this year!
The Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Email: candice_whitmore@psbma.org
Website: https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/ruffinridley
Location: 345 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, USA
Phone: 617-879-4400
Twitter: @TheHiveInCC