BreitbartGarfunkel t1_j1uwbqs wrote on December 27, 2022 at 4:12 PM

What town are you in? We may be able to find someone that works in the district on this Reddit that can help you out.

peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j1uy4c6 wrote on December 27, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Pepperell

BreitbartGarfunkel t1_j1v0r3d wrote on December 27, 2022 at 4:43 PM

https://www.nmrsd.org/registration this is the page you would need for their elementary school. I would still call the school next week and get more information but this seems like the place to start.

peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j1v11u6 wrote on December 27, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Thanks for the link. How is there not a handbook for all the things you need to know to be an adult with information like this?

bellairecourt t1_j1vac2w wrote on December 27, 2022 at 5:46 PM

When my kids were little, our PTA wanted to work with the school administration to make an orientation guide. There was no information given to parents at all before showing up on the first day. It was chaotic and overwhelming for the parents and the kids. The principal was ready to retire and refused to take any part in such a project. The PTA at that school did a lot for the kids. If there is a PTA organized in your local school, the main office would be able to put you in contact with the parents who lead it. I found these parents to be familiar with the whole school and helpful with all kinds of information about the community. I met some good friends from volunteering on PTA committees too.

peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j1vagfx wrote on December 27, 2022 at 5:47 PM

That's a really good idea. Thank you

LadyGreyIcedTea t1_j1x0122 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 12:48 AM

Pepperell is part of a regional school district. My experience with them thus far has been positive. They moved very quickly with a child I work with who moved into the town and was behind on all her services due to being neglected before being placed in her current foster home.