August 27 Update
I hope that you are continuing to enjoy a relaxing summer vacation doing the things you really love and spending time with friends and family. I know we were all looking forward to this summer after such a challenging school year. I have been able to spend some time between here Vermont and New York to be with family. It has been a busy and fulfilling summer! It is my sincere hope that you have found the weekly updates beneficial.
Here We Go- We are all ready to welcome our students back. The walls have a fresh coat of paint, the floors have been scrubbed and waxed and all of the punch list items necessary to reopen are complete! The building looks amazing thanks to Mr. Trembley and Mr. Howard. We are lucky to have you.
Opening Packet- The opening back to school packet was sent out earlier this week. Please know that the content of this document is very important. It is full of valuable information as well as forms that need to be completed. All materials should be read, signed (if indicated) as soon as possible but no later than Friday, September 10, 2021. Here is the link:
https://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif1001/f/uploads/p...
Face Coverings- Dr. Daly recently posted guidance relative to face coverings. Please see this note at:
https://nrps-academicservices.blogspot.com/
Welcome to the Hood- It is now time to introduce some new members of the Hood School Staff! I am super excited to note that we have several new employees at the J. Turner Hood School. These amazing additions include:
Ms. Erin Kodis- Inclusion
Ms. Lexi Aleksa- School Adjustment Counselor
Mrs. Joanne Leach- Academic Interventionist
Mrs. Linda Moriarty- Support Staff
Ms. Kaitlyn O’Connell- Inclusion
Mrs. Jen Bellanger- Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Karly Ronan- Teacher
Lastly, we are excited to welcome several student teachers. More to follow!
Yale Research Study- Last Call! Parents of current grade two to five students:
As part of this study, we are asking a parent or guardian to complete an online survey about your family and any child(ren) who were in 1st through 5th grade at the J. Turner Hood School in the 2020-2021 school year. You may have already completed this survey last spring – if so, you do NOT need to complete it again.
Book Study- Please see the following link for information on our school community book study: http://jthoodschool.blogspot.com/
Food Pantry- Get ready for September. The Hood School sponsors the North Reading Food Pantry every September. All donations are able to be accepted on Mondays and Fridays from 11-1 at the Food Pantry.
Here is a list of needed items:
Instant Oatmeal
Frosting
Kids school snacks
Pudding
Side dishes (like Lipton's sides - rice/pasta)
Laundry soap
Juice boxes for kids
Shampoo & Conditioner
Refried beans
Twitter: Please remember that the Hood School Twitter account is a wonderful resource to see what is happening at the school. @jthoodelemen
Kindergarten Parents- Lastly, all incoming Kindergarten families please check your email for an invitation that was sent out for a special event.