{"id":901,"date":"2017-05-08T11:16:39","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T15:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tewksbury.wpengine.com\/ryan\/?page_id=901"},"modified":"2025-08-18T20:47:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:47:21","slug":"about-our-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us\/ryan\/about\/about-our-school\/","title":{"rendered":"About Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1cl9ot-10166e67e21f5966249fe03350f42075\">\n.flex_column.av-1cl9ot-10166e67e21f5966249fe03350f42075{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-1cl9ot-10166e67e21f5966249fe03350f42075 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ak6il-cda2664e34380c5803f714183fb571eb\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1ak6il-cda2664e34380c5803f714183fb571eb{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1ak6il-cda2664e34380c5803f714183fb571eb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1ak6il-cda2664e34380c5803f714183fb571eb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1ak6il-cda2664e34380c5803f714183fb571eb av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Mission Statement<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-12ief1-0a92061dcb3f7b500a0e1489248a0c41'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The mission of the John F. Ryan School is to utilize the resources provided by the district to maximize the educational benefits for all students.\u00a0 Our purpose is to promote an active leaning atmosphere that encourages student participation, school\/parent\/community partnerships, and team building.\u00a0 This collaboration inspires students to become successful lifelong learners who possess higher order thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>John F. Ryan Elementary School Motto:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work hard.\u00a0 Be kind.\u00a0 Anything is &#8220;paws&#8221;-ible.\u00a0 Woof!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w7ecl-bf6e2c03638ca98097fcb558b22b4bf2\">\n.flex_column.av-w7ecl-bf6e2c03638ca98097fcb558b22b4bf2{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-w7ecl-bf6e2c03638ca98097fcb558b22b4bf2 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-su0r1-0e20d96793d2c71e4a204c06cf571f24'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Josh Murphy<\/h3>\n<p>Principal<\/p>\n<h3>William Hart<\/h3>\n<p>Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Hours: <\/strong><strong>8:10am-2:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mq431-fbcc7a0ce194604b40d745aa3ff45cd3\">\n.flex_column.av-mq431-fbcc7a0ce194604b40d745aa3ff45cd3{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-mq431-fbcc7a0ce194604b40d745aa3ff45cd3 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eqdad-cd6ca9805e544500f280658e3e59e37c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-eqdad-cd6ca9805e544500f280658e3e59e37c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-eqdad-cd6ca9805e544500f280658e3e59e37c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-eqdad-cd6ca9805e544500f280658e3e59e37c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-eqdad-cd6ca9805e544500f280658e3e59e37c av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Principal\u2019s Message<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7b78d-373755ff5a40d1dd3c28ba5b9bd2fa35'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\">Welcome to the John F. Ryan School!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"617\">At the Ryan, we are proud to serve students in Grades 5 and 6 during an important stage of their learning journey. Our motto \u2014 <em data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"508\">Work hard. Be kind. Anything is \u201cpaws\u201d-ible. Woof!<\/em> \u2014 reflects our belief that with effort, kindness, and community, our students can accomplish great things.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"861\">Every day, our staff works to create a school culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged. We are committed to building strong partnerships with families and fostering a love of learning that lasts well beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1253\">This year, we are placing a special emphasis on developing a <strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"942\">growth mindset<\/strong> \u2014 helping students understand that intelligence and ability grow with effort, that mistakes are opportunities to learn, and that persistence leads to success. By embracing this approach, we prepare our students not only to achieve academically but also to thrive as kind, confident, and capable young people.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1395\">I am honored to lead this community and look forward to working together to ensure that the Ryan is a place where every child can succeed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1456\">Sincerely,<br data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\" \/>Josh Murphy<br data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\" \/>Principal, John F. 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