Important Dates

• September 7  No School

• September 15   Submit info for the PTO Family Directory

• September 23   PTO Newcomers Lemonade at the Park (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

• September 25   Picture Day

• September 25   PTO Meeting

Message From our Principal

Dear Caregivers,  

What a whirlwind of joy this first week has been! From our productive teacher in-service days to the magic of watching our students flood back into the building, my heart is full. It was a delight to welcome our kindergarteners to their very first days, and equally moving to see our fifth graders embarking on their final year here at the Ray School. Meeting so many of you at the Back to School Bash was the perfect start to the school year. 

I shared with our staff that this past Wednesday was truly the best first day of school I’ve experienced in my thirty-five years in education. Our team worked relentlessly to create welcoming classrooms and build meaningful and relevant lessons, and seeing that preparation pay off with joyful, engaged students was a privilege. 

Ray School truly feels like my home away from home. I also want to express my deepest gratitude for the flexibility and support you have shown as you steward Associate Principal Legare and me through our first days here,  it is so appreciated. I am looking forward to our continued partnership throughout the year, so please don’t hesitate to stop in or schedule a time to connect. Thank you for all the advice, support, and kind words this week!

 

Warmly,

Kelly (AKA Mrs.Pease)

Kelly Moses Pease
Ray School Principal

Why do  I  use the word caregiver when addressing our community?

Using the term "caregiver" is a deliberate choice intended to be as inclusive as possible. We recognize that our students are supported by a diverse array of adults, including parents, stepparents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents, and extended family members who all play a vital role in their lives and education.

By using "caregiver," we hope to ensure that every adult who cares for and supports our students feels acknowledged, welcomed, and an integral part of our Ray School community.

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School News and Information

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIPS AND INPUT:

Technology at Ray

We would like to invite interested caregivers to join us for a listening session focused on technology and media use in schools. This will be a dedicated time to listen to your concerns and discuss the next steps we may take to continue our partnership. 

 

School Lunch at Ray

We would like to invite interested caregivers to join us for a listening session focused on our school lunch program. This will be a dedicated time to listen to your concerns and discuss the next steps we may take to continue our partnership. 

Sign-up to Join Us

Please use this link to let us know if you are able to attend and share any questions you may have.

 

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK AT RAY SCHOOL?

Are you passionate about helping students shine? We’re looking for enthusiastic Inclusion Instructional Assistants (IEAs) to join our team! In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our classroom magic helping students reach their goals, leading small group activities, and being a champion for learning. Whether you’re guiding an enrichment project, supporting a student’s success, or just being a friendly face in the hall, you’ll be making a real difference. If you love working with children, enjoy a fun and supportive school environment, and want to help create a space where every student can thrive, we’d love to meet you! Join our Ray School family and help us make every day special.

Apply to become an IEA by  using this link to SchoolSpring!

 

HAVEN HELPERS

Month of September: Haven Helpers

We’ll be collecting jams and jellies (no glass jars) for the Upper Valley Haven. Please deposit any donations in the collection box inside the front of the school.

 

LOST AND FOUND AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

Prevent Loss of Your Student’s Personal Items: Don’t Forget to Label Everything to Avoid the Lost and Found!  If you are interested in supporting PTO and getting some ready to use labels follow the link below. Mabel’s Labels gives the PTO 20% of all labels sold. Just go to https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support and enter Ray School PTO (Hanover).

 

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

Use this link to to access Ray Resources on our school website where you can learn more about:

• Community Interest

• Counseling

• Food Service

• Health Office

• PTO

• Transportation

• Volunteers

 

PTO UPDATES

Join the PTO or renew your membership!

The Ray School PTO is a nonprofit that supports our students, teachers and staff. Please sign up for a membership! Membership is $35 per family per year. Donations above and beyond this amount bring to life more programs for our school, like additional grants, musician performances, and staff appreciation events. Please email us if this is a hardship, we want all to be included!

 

Submit your info for the PTO’s Family Directory by September 15, 2026

Want to make sure other families can find your contact info for play dates and party invitations? Please enter your information here to be included in the PTO’s Family Directory Resource Guide. You don’t need to be a PTO member to be included. However, only PTO members will receive a copy of the directory when it’s published in early October. So, consider submitting your information AND joining the PTO - it’s all on one form! Deadline of September 15th.
 

Newcomers Lemonade: Thursday, September 23, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Families new to Hanover are invited to join the Ray School PTO at Tenney Park for lemonade and treats on Thursday, September 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Meet other new families and ask questions.
 

PTO Meeting: September 25, 2026 from  8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Join us in the Ray School Conference Room. PTO leadership is also available from 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM for quick questions and comments for those unable to make the meeting. Email us at rayschoolpto@gmail.com if you’d like a virtual meeting link.