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September 2007
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On behalf of the School One staff, I welcome you to School One and the
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District. School One has an extensive history.
The original building opened its doors in 1890 and served the two
communities until 1973 when the present facility was completed. The building
was designed as an open structure that allowed for multi-age classes and
flexible groups; classrooms could be reconfigured based upon the needs of
the student population at the time. After over 28 years, the school was
renovated to enhance its internal structure, and a new multipurpose
room/gymnasium facility, complete with a theatrical stage, was added. We are
extremely proud of our tradition and reputation, and the exciting
opportunities that we strive to provide to both our students and the school
community.
A former School One parent designed the original School One parent handbook,
and our continued appreciation is extended to her. Revisions have been made
over the years in order to provide our parent community with the most
accurate information available. Please keep this handbook readily available
as a resource for your family. The staff and I hope that it will serve as a
useful document that will acquaint you with the various programs and
procedures essential to School One and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School
District.
I am extremely proud to be a part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public
Schools and to serve as your principal. The curriculum and programs we
provide are carefully researched, planned, and implemented to meet the needs
of our student population. Philosophically, we are concerned about our
students’ total development, including their academic, emotional, physical
and social growth. We are interested in fostering respect for oneself, for
the adults and students that attend School One, and for society as a whole.
These goals can only be achieved with the support of our parent community.
Parents play an essential role in the educational process. It is imperative
that we establish open lines of communication and strive for cooperation
between the home and school. We hope that through everyone’s efforts we will
establish a strong foundation that will prepare our students for their
educational and future endeavors.
In closing, I am confident that your School One experience will be
meaningful and fulfilling. Your interest and involvement in our school
community is always appreciated. Please know that the School One staff and I
are always willing to assist you in any way that we can.
Cordially,
Jeffrey Grysko
Principal
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