Change is in the air!!
March, 2021
Message from J. Desto
DEAR MASON ROAD SCHOOL PARENT(S)/CAREGIVER(S),
WOWZERS! April?? Already!! While I wish we could slow the school year down, I am extremely excited that we are finally moving in the right direction with full in-person learning starting Monday, April 5th and with nice weather on the horizon. The full remote learning platform will continue for the remainder of the school year.
I want to share that the transition into the half day sessions, with students sitting no less than 3 feet apart, has been truly amazing! I am extremely confident that the transition into full day will be no different. However, be prepared! I bet your little one is going to be exhausted for the first week or two! Fortunately, there will be no more on-line learning and once home, these kids can just be kids.
As a reminder, communication between home and school is extremely important. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. They will, in turn, do the same.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions and/or concerns at jdesto@dcrsd.org or (508)943-4312.
Sincerely,
Jennifer A. Desto, Principal
YOU MUST CERTIFY YOUR CHILD EVERYDAY
This is an extremely important measure in maintaining the safety of our staff and students in the spread of COVID in our schools.
Things to know about April 5th changes:
UPDATED SCHOOL HOURS, starting April 5th:
Kindergarten & Grade 1 Students:
Doors open at 8:30 AM
School starts at 8:50 AM
Dismissal will start at 3:00 PM
Preschool:
AM Sessions: 9:10 AM - 11:40 AM
PM Sessions: 12:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Pick Up/Drop Off: Parent pick up and drop off is located behind the school. It is important to maintain a line along the perimeter of the parking lot. Make sure that your child(ren) unloads from the vehicle out of the rear passengers side door (closest to the building). Please..DO NOT PASS cars in the line. This is so important to maintain the safety of all the children and drivers.
Lunches will continue to be provided at no charge to any family. There will only be a hot lunch option. Unfortunatly we will not be offering an alternate lunch option. If your child brings their lunch but wants a milk, no problem! Students with food allergies will receive a lunch accordingly. Here is the link to the monthly lunch menu: April, 2021 Lunch Menu
Students will be provided with a “grab and go” breakfast each afternoon at dismissal. This meal is intended to serve as breakfast for the following morning.
Preschool students will continue to receive a lunch each class session. These will be provided at parent pick-up.
I am sure you are wondering what lunches will look like? Well, this part makes me a little sad but we are so extremely excited to have the students back all day, every day! Students in K-1 will eat their lunch in the cafeteria at a desk. Desks are spaced out at a minimum of 6 feet apart.
Pictures/Picture Re-Takes are coming! If your child(ren) was not able to attend any of our scheduled pictures days, have no fear! We have scheduled a “re-take” day ~ April 28th. For our fully remote families wishing to attend re-takes, please contact Mrs. Harris in the main office to make arrangements.
Buses: Please be sure to have your child out for the bus 5-10 minutes earlier as routes have changed and could potentially change again with the increase of students returning to full in-person. Adults should be out waiting for the bus 5-10 minutes earlier in the afternoon as well.
Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year Is Open!
Dear Parents/Guardians:
In an effort to prepare for the new school year, registration for children entering Kindergarten or Preschool in September, 2021 will be held via on-line registration (https://www.dcrsd.org/parents/new-student-registration) began on February 1, 2021.
Children who reach the age of five (Kindergarten) or four (Preschool) by September 1, 2021, will be eligible for registration. Parents upload their child’s original birth certificate, immunization records, physician form, proof of residency, and any pertinent information regarding legal, physical and or joint custody to registration. Under state law, immunization forms signed by a physician will be required and reviewed by the school prior to admission in the fall.
Student registration must be conducted on-line by parent/guardian. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. Parents/guardians are also reminded that they can only register their own children.
If you have any questions regarding the registration process please contact Mrs. Lori Pacheco, Principal of Charlton Elementary School (508-248-7774) or Mrs. Jennifer Desto, Principal of Mason Road School (508-943-4312).
We look forward to welcoming the Graduating Classes of 2034 and 2035!
Sincerely,
Lori A. Pacheco, Principal – CES
Jennifer A. Desto, Principal - MRS
****Registrations will not be accepted unless all required documents are presented.
Message from Nurse Johnson
If your child has any type of medical need, please be sure to communicate these needs with Nurse Johnson. In some cases, a medical Health Care Plan may be necessary. If she does not have the information, she cannot provide the appropriate medical care to your child(ren) in the event of a specific medical situation.
COVID-19 Resources: Here are the updates to the student and staff COVID-19 updates. Additionally, the CDC has put out information regarding COVID-19 symptoms and allergies. Nurse Johnson has created a website that can be found on the Mason Road website under Nurse Johnson’s Site. Any questions pertaining to medical questions should go straight to Nurse Johnson. You can reach her by calling (508) 943-4312 x630.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
** District calendar has been revised for the remainder of the school year. Any changes will be proposed at School Committee meetings.
April 2: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL: Good Friday
April 2: Report Cards available through Parent Portal
April 6th: Dudley PTO Meeting 6:30pm
April 8th: School Council Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
April 14th: School Committee Meeting 7pm
April 19th - 23rd: NO SCHOOL Spring Break
April 28th: Pictures / Picture Re-Takes
April 28th: School Committee Meeting 7pm
May 4th: Dudley PTO Meeting 6:30pm
May 12th: School Committee 7pm
May 13th: School Council Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
May 26th: School Committee Meeting 7pm
May 31st: NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
June 1st: Dudley PTO Meeting 6:30pm
June 6th: DCRSD Class of 2021 Commencement
June 9th: School Committee Meeting 7pm
June 18th: Tentative - last day of school - half day
Mason Road School SWAG
Important Links
http://www.dcrsd.org/uploaded/District_Files/CV/DCRSD.Reopening.Plan_Strategy.08.10.2020.pdf
School Committee Presentation: August 4th and 5th, 2020
http://www.dcrsd.org/uploaded/District_Files/CV/Presentation.08.05.2020.2.0.pdf
Follow Up Questions & Answer from August 5th School Committee Presentation:
http://www.dcrsd.org/uploaded/District_Files/CV/Combined.Q_A.pdf
District COVID Information:
http://www.dcrsd.org/about-dcrsd/covid-19
District Calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year (trimesters subject to change upon School Committee approval):
http://www.dcrsd.org/uploaded/District_Files/calendars/SY2020-2021_Calendar.pdf
Asbestos Notification:
http://www.dcrsd.org/uploaded/District_Files/2019_Asbestos_Notification.pdf
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
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