🎥✨ Don’t miss this month’s Staff Spotlight from the GDRSD School Committee! See the incredible work of our amazing teachers in action—check out the video here: https://reflect-thegrotonchannel.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/11292?site=1 #GDRSDProud #StaffSpotlight
Our GDRHS Chamber Choir performing for elementary school students at Florence Roche!
During a fun and interactive lesson, Florence Roche's teacher, Mrs. Marcia Cragg, guided her first-grade students in identifying and exploring individual sounds! 🎉📚✨
📢 Groton-Dunstable School News is here! 📰 Stay informed with the November 2024 Newsletter by the GDRSD School Committee. Check it out: https://secure.smore.com/n/1y05a | #GDRSD #SchoolCommittee #gdrsdchat
This week, we're proud to feature "The Life Cycle" by Michael C. (25)! His captivating painting explores powerful contrasts that, in his words, "capture the nature of pressing questions in life." Michael's piece invites viewers to reflect and ask questions about their own journeys. Incredible work, Michael! 👏✨ #ArtWorkOfTheWeek #GDRHSArt #StudentTalent
A huge shoutout to Ella B. ('28) for her amazing piece, "12 Hour Doodle," created in Mr. O'Connor's Design I class! 🎨✍️ Ella spent hours bringing her creative vision to life, showing dedication and skill. Her work is a testament to the talent we have at Groton-Dunstable. Way to go, Ella! 👏 #GDRHSSpotlight #StudentCreativity #Design
🍅 In one of our final sessions, GDRHS assistant principal Rick Arena is showing staff how to make a fresh, delicious tomato sauce from scratch. Move over, Ragu—his sauce is the real deal! 🍝 What a great way to wrap up our series with a lesson in flavor and teamwork.
A fantastic day of growth and learning at today’s professional development! Our teachers have energized each other with new ideas and ready to bring even more to our classrooms. Here’s to building a stronger community together!
🎶 Starting the day on a high note! The talented GDRHS chamber choir set the tone for an inspiring professional development day with a beautiful performance. Thank you to our musicians for sharing their voices and bringing us together! #gdrsdchat #MusicMatters #ChamberChoir
🎃👻 Halloween spirit is strong at GDRSD! Shoutout to Kristy Coletti, Dr. Geoff Bruno, and Nicole Stone for rocking the "rock, paper, scissors" trio costume! 🎸✂️📝 Have a spooky and safe Halloween, everyone! #GDRSD #HalloweenFun
🎭 Get ready for an unforgettable night of theater! 🎭 Join us on November 1st and 2nd as the GD Players bring One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to life in the Black Box Theater. Watch Randle P. McMurphy’s battle with Nurse Ratched unfold in this gripping adaptation of Ken Kesey’s classic novel. Sneak peek of the stage below! 👀
🕑 Showtimes:
November 1 @ 7 PM
November 2 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
Don’t miss out on this powerful production! #GDPlayers #FallPlay #CuckoosNest #TheaterNight
🎯 Hole-in-One Alert! 🥏 Congratulations to Jack Saboliauskas for sinking a hole-in-one on Hole #4—a 210-foot Par 3! 🙌 Pictured here with Owen Bernard, these students are crushing it in Mr. Matt LeBlanc’s Physical Education disc golf unit. Way to go, Jack! 👏
#HoleInOne #DiscGolf #StudentSuccess #GrotonDunstable #PhysicalEducation #GDStrong #ActiveLearning
GDRSD math coordinator Mrs. Karen Gartland engages her students in a fun number sense game where they explore various ways to make 10 and 20.
Recently, we emailed all parents and guardians the first edition of The Innovation Insider! This quarterly newsletter will highlight how our amazing teachers and students use digital tools to enhance education. Take a look at how technology shapes teaching and learning across our district | https://grotondunstablema.edurooms.com/engage/spotlighting-innovation-tech-tips-across-gdrsd/newsletters/innovation-insider-october-22-2024
The GDRSD tech team recently replaced outdated Peter Twomey Youth Center equipment, streamlining the technology networking closet and copy room for greater efficiency.
Like every district building, PTYC's technology use has grown significantly. The old equipment relied on injectors and extra cables to keep everything running, but the new system handles it all seamlessly—no add-ons required. Take a look at the before-and-after photos!
Shoutout to Mr. Michael Fahy's class for sharing their fall-inspired poems! 🍁🍂 The students were amazing & brave, taking turns sharing & respectfully listening. 🌟 Titles included Donuts, Grape Juice, and The Tree. We’re proud of these creative writers! #BraveVoices
Upcoming workshop alert! Join us on October 24th at 7:00pm to discuss the post-secondary transition process for your student. Thank you to the GD SEPAC for sponsoring this event! Click the link here to learn more and RSVP: https://5il.co/2z3u1
🎭 Get ready for an unforgettable night of theater! 🎭
Join us on November 1st and 2nd for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, performed by the GD Players in the Black Box Theater. Watch Randle P. McMurphy’s battle with Nurse Ratched unfold in this gripping adaptation of Ken Kesey’s classic novel. 🕑 Showtimes: November 1 @ 7 PM & November 2 @ 2 PM & 7 PM.
Don't miss it! #GDPlayers #FallPlay #CuckoosNest #TheaterNight
Third graders in Mrs. Wendy Kelly's Innovation Lab learn about the parts of the leaf and collaborate together to label and review vocab terms.
Shoutout to Mrs. Amy Codyer for finding a great way to enhance learning with our touchscreen Chromebooks! 🎉 Students use the touch feature for virtual word work, manipulating letters with their fingers, making the activity interactive and engaging. Keep up the great work! 👏