Who Is Ready For 2022?
January, 2022
Message from J. Desto
Happy New Year Mason Road Family!!!
I certainly hope this message is finding everyone winding down from the month of December and gearing up for the new year. Boy did December fly!! I cannot lie, I am ready for the nice weather already BUT, I am not in any rush for the summer. I will embrace the next 6 months with these little people as much as I can and I know, with certainty, the teachers are feeling the same way!!
From all of us at MRS, we want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for the very generous gifts this holiday! COMPLETLEY unnecessary as no gifts ever are! Everything was very much appreciated. Again, Thank you!!!
Now, I wish I had a lot to share BUT, this past month flew by before I could even capture the month!! It sincerely saddens me because newsletters are supposed to be all about the kids, right? But, sadly, it got away from me. So, let's see what January brings! PLEASE send along any pictures you have from the break that you would like to share!
As always, if you have any questions or need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at jdesto@dcrsd.org or (508) 943-4312.
Sincerely,
Jen D.
COVID-19 continues...
I wish I didn't have to, but I do. I have to talk about COVID-19 and how we are all continuing to do our best to keep staff and students healthy and safe. Unfortunately, we are not perfect nor do we ever claim to be. We know that there is an increase in anxieties around the uptick in Covid and again how to respond the best we can. What I can tell you, however, is that we are keeping strong on implementing all mitigating strategies and doing our best to keep our staff and students in school! You will read, in Nurse Webert's message, that our staff is on the frontline taking every precaution. This includes face masks, windows open, 3ft distancing as best as we possibly can (to include lunch), hand washing (all the time), etc. Teachers will continue to monitor students while maintaining seating charts in the event that contact tracing is necessary. I can assure you, mask breaks will continue. If your child(ren) is showing any symptoms, please do not take any chances and get him/her tested. Sending them to school with some of the major symptoms can impact so many. Your help is extremely appreciated. You have all been so awesome in doing your part and we cannot thank you enough for it!!
The Department of Education is providing 2 home test kits for all staff of the DCRSD. We will be hosting a pick up event for staff today (Sunday). The hope is that staff will test as soon as possible before returning to work on Monday to catch possible asymptomatic cases of covid. Teachers are not required to test before returning on Monday, this is a precautionary measure.
I am hopeful that you all received the message from Superintendent Lamarche that Massachusetts Department of Public Heath in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is adopting the new CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine periods. As soon as the districts receives any updated documents or information, we will be sure to share with you.
In addition, attached you will find information provided by the Town of Dudley for a COVID Vaccine clinic.
When: January 15, 2022
Where: Town Hall- first floor. 71 West Main Street, Dudley
Time: 8:30-12 (by appointment only)
Vaccine Availability
Pfizer vaccine- Pediatric vaccine for children ages 5-11 (100 doses only)
Pfizer vaccine- Adult/Adolescent for ages 12 and older
Pfizer vaccine- Adult/Adolescent for ages 16 and older
Pfizer Vaccine available for first dose, second dose, and booster.
Please call BOH at 508-949-8012 or 508-206-8104 to register!
A sincere appreciation to all of the families, staff, custodial engineers, and especially Nurse Webert! Without all of these awesome people, I would be sending out different information. As I have shared with many, if not all of you, Mason Road School is the best and this is just another reason why!!!
January Lunch Menu
MRS January Menu - District Website; Desto version
News From Title One!
News from Nurse Webert
Happy 2022 Everyone!
Just a quick message this month! If you chose to have your student(s) vaccinated for COVID-19 please send me a copy of their vaccination records so I may update the system. This will help me follow the appropriate testing protocol and set accurate quarantine dates as needed.
As we return from Holiday break please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding COVID exposures or positive tests. Our school will continue to be extra vigilant over the next couple weeks monitoring for symptoms and trying to prevent the spread of COVID within the school. The school is cleaned thoroughly by our wonderful custodial engineers, student seating is observed to identify close contacts, and teachers are quick to notify me of any sign of illness in the students. Everyone benefits from open communication. Please feel free to call me anytime during the school day.
Thank you,
Kayleigh Webert BSN, RN
Mason Road School Nurse
20 Mason Rd, Dudley, MA 01571
Phone # 508-943-4312 option 5
Fax# 508-949-1005
Mark those calendars!!
January 4: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Dudley Elementary School Library
January 12: School Committee 7:30pm, Charlton Middle School
January 15: DUDLEY COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 8:30 - 12:00 (by appointment only)
January 26: School Committee 7pm, SHRHS
Mobile Dentist to MRS - tentative date - more information to come
February 1: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Dudley Elementary School Library
February 9: School Committee, Charlton Middle School
March 1: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Dudley Elementary School Library
March 9: School Committee 7pm, SHRHS
March 23: School Committee 7pm, Charlton Middle School
April 5: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Dudley Elementary School Library
April 13: School Committee 7pm, SHRHS
April 27: School Committee 7pm, Charlton Middle School
May 3: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Dudley Elementary School Library
May 11: School Committee 7pm, SHRHS
May 25: School Committee 7pm, Charlton Middle School
June 7: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Dudley Elementary School Library
2021-2022 DCRSD School Year Calendar
Dudley PTO
Mason Road School Swag
Mason Road School
20 Mason Road
Dudley, MA 01507
Telephone: (508) 943-4312
Fax: (508) 949-1005
Principal: Jennifer A. Desto
Email: jdesto@dcrsd.org
Administrative Assistant: Crissy Harris
Email: charris@dcrsd.org
School Hours PreSchool
AM: 9:10 am - 11:40am
PM: 12:40 pm - 3:10 pm
School Hours K & 1
Arrival begins at 8:30 am
Classes begin at 8:50 am
Dismissal begins at 3:00 pm
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact contact me. This cannot be stressed enough especially when there are concerns. I cannot address what I am not aware of. ~Jen