Town Resources

Town of Grafton Information available for all town departmentshttp://www.grafton-ma.gov/30 Providence Road, Grafton508-839-5335

The Grafton NewsLocal weekly newspaperhttp://www.thegraftonnews.com/508-839-2259

Grafton Public LibraryChildren's Room, children, teen and adult programs, museum passes and more!35 Grafton CommonGrafton, MA 01519(508) 839-4649http://graftonlibrary.org/

Grafton Recreation Year round programs, town sports , Silver Lake beach passes.30 Providence RdGrafton, MA 01519(508) 839-8507http://www.grafton-ma.gov/recreation-department

*Information may also be found at the Grafton Town Hall offices.

North Grafton

Elementary School

gps.schoolwires.net/nges

46 Waterville StreetNorth Grafton, MA

01536

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2 Hour Delay- 11:00-3:30School Delays:

gps.schoolwires.netSchool Closings:

NO PRESCHOOL11:55 AMHalf-Day Dismissal:

begins at 3:25PM)9:00- 3:30 (Parent pick up

School Hours:

Grafton, MA 0151930 Providence RoadOffice Grafton Public Schools Central

Principal:Ms. Julie Flynn

Administrative Assistant:Mrs. Donna Poitras

Nurse: Mrs. Jean Sudbey

Phone: 508.839.5483Student absent: press 1School Nurse: press 2

Secretary: press 5

Fax: 508.839.1073

Before your child begins school:☐ Register your child

☐ Provide medical records and up-to-date physical

☐ Complete proof of residence- see website for documents

☐ Send in transportation form

☐ Check on-line for bus information

☐ Provide school with day care information, if applicable

☐ Provide school with any allergy information

☐ Optional school supply list is posted on website

First week of school:☐ Complete Emergency Card

☐ Read and sign-off on Student Parent Handbook

☐ Set up lunch account with information sent home

☐ Know your child’s bus number and stop (buses will run late the first weeks of school)

☐ Complete Free and Reduced Lunch form and return, if needed

As school begins: Students may bring or

purchase a lunch from school. School lunches are peanut/nut free. HOWEVER, students may bring a peanut butter lunch to school.

Snacks may be purchased during lunchtime. If interested, you may sign an opt out form if you would prefer your child not purchase snacks.

Volunteering : You must have a current CORI on file. You can complete this form in our front office or at Central Office.

Sick child ?-Please call the school to inform them if your child is sick by calling 839-5483, ext. 2.

Students must be fever, vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

Parent Drop Off - Parents may drive through and drop off near the preschool end of the building, or park and walk your child into school.

Parent Pick up : Please write a note specifying who will pick up your child. Parents may line up outside the main entrance at 3:20PM.

Student opportunities:During schoolBanking After schoolAfter School Enrichment Program Recreation Department opportunitiesParent opportunities:Parent Teacher Group (PTG) https://sites.google.com/site/ngraftonptg/homeClassroom volunteerRoom parentMystery Reader

Annual Events: We welcome families to join us for the following events!August: Popsicle Social for incoming KSeptember: Back to School PicnicKnow Your School Night Book FairOctober: WalkathonDecember: Parent ConferencesHoliday BreakfastWinter ConcertMarch: Book Fair with Ice Cream SocialKindergarten RegistrationApril: Hat ParadeKindergarten Parent OrientationFun FairMay: Memorial Day ConcertJune: Author’s TeaBooks and Beyond Ceremony* Check calendar for dates and times.