​Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),

Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. I am excited about working with you to provide your child with a successful, productive, and enjoyable year. On a personal note, let me first introduce myself. My name is J. Gralyn Stokes and this will be my eleventh year teaching 5th grade at Ginter Park Elementary School. I am looking forward to another great school year and want you to know that I am truly committed to making your child’s fifth grade class both educational as well as exciting.

I am available to you throughout the school year should you have any questions, problems, or concerns. Correspondence through e-mail is the quickest since I have access daily in the classroom. You may email me at jstokes@richmond.k12.va.us​ or you can call the office at 804-780-8193 and leave a message. I will return your call as soon as possible. I am looking forward to our team effort to make you and your child’s fifth grade experience a year to cherish.

Sincerely yours,



J. Gralyn Stokes