499 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107

I am writing to share my concerns regarding my son's experiences at First Avenue School My son was involved in an altercation where he was initially provoked by another student. When he defended himself, it felt as though the staff did not fairly consider his side of the story, prioritizing the other child's account instead.My son was injured during this incident when he was stabbed with a pencil. When he requested to see the nurse, he was unfortunately denied assistance by a teacher. This lack of support is concerning and raises questions about student safety.I sensed a troubling atmosphere of bias in how the situation was handled, particularly regarding the treatment of my son compared to the other student involved. It is disheartening to feel that my son's experiences were not taken seriously.The response from the principal and staff has been disappointing, and I believe there is a need for improvement in how they support and address student concerns.I hope that by sharing these experiences, First Avenue School can reflect on these issues and work towards creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all students.Thank you for your attention to these matters.