Dear Montclair School Parents,
This letter is to inform you that a
paring knife was discovered in the boy’s restroom on the 3rd
floor. As you know, our school is
committed to the safety and education of all our students and we want to
clearly communicate with parents about safety issues when they arise. The discovery was made at 2:00 pm this
afternoon and the boys in Grades 2 and 5 who use this particular restroom were
immediately interviewed by Assistant Principal Mary Hurley, School Psychologist
Lisa Chan, and me. During the interview
process, students were not specifically told what was found in the bathroom. The interviews did not result in identifying
who was responsible and additional interviews will be conducted tomorrow. Superintendent Kevin Mulvey and Director of
Safety & Security Michael Draicchio have both been notified.
We ask that you speak to your child
about not bringing household items to school and remind them that if they see
something at school that doesn’t belong, they should tell an adult. Please know that Quincy Public Schools
continues to focus on providing a safe school community for students and
staff. If you or your students have
concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 617-984-8708 or via email at reneemalvesti@quincypublicschools.com.
Sincerely,
Renee L. Malvesti
Principal, Montclair Elementary School