Here At JRB

We have made it through our first week, and the kids have been doing great. They performed perfectly in a fire drill today, which was noted by both the Fire Dept and Police. Just a few quick reminders from the office.

• If you are a drop off and arrive our back after 8:30 and there no adults outside, please drive around to the front and bring them in (or drop them off and report to the office).
• Please label clothing with at least a last name to help us get it all back to students.
• All grades have a snack at some point. Please make sure to send one in each day.

Annual Ready, Set, Glow Night!

Friday, September 26th 2025 6-8pm

Get your neon & glow gear ready and light up the night as we walk, run, and dance our way around J.R Briggs field. It does not matter how fast you go or how much you do as long as you keep moving. This is not a race, but rather a fun filled night to get families out moving, dancing and celebrating the start of a great school year! Register online from the link on the PTA Facebook page or here: https://app.givebacks.gives/2025readysetglow T-Shirt Orders are due online by Friday, September 5th.

We need your help! This event will not be possible without help from volunteers, please sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/yj9ms9r4

Please remember this is not a drop-off event, children must have registered and have an adult with them.

All proceeds from this event will go to the PTA. It’s “Glowing” to be a GREAT YEAR!

Questions? Contact the PTA at jrb.pta@gmail.com

JRB Families,

If your student will be needing a prescription medication while at school, the health office needs:

1. A current doctor's orders
2. Signed parent consent form
3. For an adult to bring the medication to school

Allergy & Asthma Action Plans and doctors’ orders must be submitted to the nurse each year at the start of school.

If your student has a food allergy or a dietary limitation/restriction, the Director of Food services, Dennis Mueller, must be contacted by the parent/guardian at Dmueller@awrsd.org.

Have a wonderful long weekend,

Nurse Cassie

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.

Our first grade students will enjoy all of the specials during the school year, however we have the ability to make an extra group in order to best serve our students in the specials classes. The Specials teacher have worked hard to create a fourth group of kids to attend Specials and your classroom teacher will let you know if your student is in that group. The only difference for these students is that they will have a slightly different order that they attend Specials classes than some other classmates. For example, a student in Mrs. Galeota's class might have PE on the first day of school. However, a student in the Group D might have Tech. By the end of the year, everyone will still have the same number of times that they have visited the Specials. More on this to come.

2025-26 BAND/CHORUS NEWS for grades 3, 4, & 5:

For students entering grades 3, 4, or 5 and are interested in joining band and/or chorus, please click on the links below for more information and to register. There will also be paper signup sheets going home in the backpacks during the 2nd day of school.

• Beginner Band starts on October 21st and is held on Tuesdays from 3-4pm. Lessons will begin the week of 9/15 and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Click HERE to sign up for lessons & Beginner Band.

• Advanced Band for students returning from this year’s band will tentatively resume on September 4th and will be held on Thursdays from 3-4pm. Mrs. Lordan will be in touch with Advanced Band students via email to set up lesson times, which will begin the week of Sept. 8th.

We are having an Instrument Demonstration Night on Wed., 9/3 at 6:30pm in the JRB cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for beginner students to try out a couple of instruments before deciding which one to play! (FYI: There is a monthly rental fee for instruments which covers repairs. Please click HERE for instrument rental pricing. There are limited scholarship instruments available. Please contact Mrs. Lordan for more information: mlordan@awrsd.org.

Piano lessons: If your student was interested in learning piano, we have an Oakmont Senior pianist offering lessons on Wednesdays and possibly Fridays this fall. Please email Mrs. Lordan for more information: mlordan@awrsd.org.

2025-26 JRB CHORUS REHEARSALS will be held on WEDNESDAY mornings, from 7:30-8:20AM, beginning Wed., 9/3! Click HERE to sign up for Chorus. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Lordan: mlordan@awrsd.org.

2025-26 MUSIC EVENTS:

• Instrument Demonstration Night, 9/3/25 at 6:30pm, JRB Cafetorium

• JRB Chorus performance at Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair, 9/27/25 at 10am

• District Marching Band Night for Advanced Band students, 10/3/25 at 7pm, Oakmont

• JRB Winter Concert, 12/16/25 at 7pm, Oakmont

• JRB Chorus performance at the Worcester Railers game, 2/1/26 at 3pm, DCU Center

• District Band Night, 3/12/26 at 6:30pm, Oakmont

• District Choral Night, 3/17/26 at 6:30pm, Oakmont

• District Jazz Night, 4/16/26 at 6:30pm, Okamont

• JRB Spring Concert, 6/1/26 at 7pm, Oakmont

• JRB Recital Night, 6/8/26 at 6:30pm, JRB Cafetorium