Laurie Flowers, Principal of the Farmington River Elementary School, wrote to parents and students in the school's mid-April newsletter:

We are excited to share that our school has been working closely with Gateway Regional School District through our PRISM grant, with the goal of strengthening literacy instruction for our youngest learners. Last week, representatives from TNTP, assigned to us by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, visited our school to review our current PreK-3 literacy program.

They will be providing valuable guidance and support as we work to enhance our systems of support and ensure we are using high-quality instructional materials to improve student learning. We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the benefits this collaboration will bring to our school community.

I understand that many of our students have a long bus ride, and I want to remind everyone of the importance of maintaining safe and respectful behavior during these trips. The bus is an extension of our school, and it's essential that students follow the rules by staying seated and refraining from yelling, as loud noises can be distracting and unsafe. Treating each other, as well as the bus driver, with kindness and respect ensures a safe and pleasant experience for all riders, no matter the length of their commute.