Annual report 2018–2019 | 7
This year, RJ Grey Junior High School inaugurated a new rotation of electives, offering students a choice of 12 different electives for their “Grey block” schedule. We also began our transition to having 1:1 Chromebooks by the fall of 2019. Our focus on the district goals of wellness, equity and engagement included classroom discussions about racism, discrimination and substance use and abuse. Speakers addressed our students on issues such as the Holocaust and anti-semitism, Islam, and the difficult topic of suicide awareness and prevention. Professional learning for staff focused on teaching with a growth mindset. Some of the highlights and achievements of the year included: • This year’s annual Junior High school musical , Annie , included over 75 students on the cast and crew. • 8th grade student Daniel Mai was named the 2019 Raytheon National MathCounts Champion in May. • Students in our STEP program participated in the MetroWest Unified Games on May 3 at Bowditch Field in Framingham. Hundreds of participants arrived at the field, representing schools from all over the MetroWest area of Massachusetts. • 8th grade students Biz Brooks and Marion Stuntz served as our Ambassadors for the statewide Project 351 service program . • Students in our English Language Education program went to the State House where they saw an informal voting session on the floor of the House of Representatives. • Three RJ Grey students were part of the team that won this year’s Hurvitz Cup Chess Championship . Congratulations to Raaga Pulva, Prachi Dayal, and Curtis Ying. • This past winter 12 members of our of our RJ Grey Cooking Club hosted an Italian Family Dinner event for friends and family in the RJ Grey cafeteria. The club and its members were profiled in a nice story written by the Acton Beacon . • Student community service activities ranged from Acton Pantry food drives and the Cradles to Crayons program to increasing recycling and composting practices.
Andrew Shen Principal Allison Warren Assistant Principal James Marcotte Assistant Principal David Lawrence Assistant Principal
At RJ Grey Junior High School, our vision is to create a community of thinkers, learners, and responsible citizens.
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