September 27, 2024
Dear Florence Roche Families,
It’s hard to believe we are already finishing up our first month of school. There was so much anticipation and excitement of opening the year in our new building. It feels like everyone is now settling in and adjusting to the routines of school. The early fall temperatures with the cool mornings and warmer afternoons really make me feel like we are back to school. I hope you have all had a positive start to our year.
You know it’s back to school when picture day pops up on the calendar. School Picture Day is Wednesday, October 2nd. O’Connor Studios will be here this week to take student portraits. All students will have their picture taken regardless of whether or not you are interested in ordering pictures. We use the pictures in SchoolBrains, our student management system, and we will also use the pictures for the annual student yearbook. Use this link O’Connor Studios Order and code 81924F to access the online resource.
Our back to school Open House events are scheduled for grades K and 1 on Tuesday, October 8th and for grades 2-4 on Thursday, October 10th. The hours on both evenings are from 6:30-7:30. Parents and guardians are invited along with their students to visit their classrooms, meet their teachers and see the other shared areas of our school. Your students have been experiencing their new school and we expect that they will be excited to share it with you. This is not a teacher conference evening as those are scheduled for November. It’s an opportunity for you to meet the adults spending time with your student each day and for you to see the school. The PTA is also hosting a costume sale in the cafe from 6:00-6:30 and from 7:30-8:00. Please note that classrooms and teachers will only be available between 6:30 and 7:30. Parking will be available in the main campus parking lot. Accessible parking for those needing it is located near the front entrance of our building at the top of our driveway.
Don’t forget to stop by and collect any lost items at the Lost and Found table located just inside the cafeteria. We plan to donate any remaining items after our Open House evenings.
Mrs. Caulfield’s 1st grade class had a special guest teacher this week. Our superintendent, Dr. Bruno, was the substitute teacher for the morning as Mrs. Caulfield cashed in her “Golden Ticket”. Dr. Bruno distributed several “Golden Tickets” to lucky staff members during our district opening meeting in August. We look forward to seeing where Dr. Bruno shows up to substitute next!
As a reminder, Friday, 10/4 is an early dismissal. Student dismissal begins at 12:17pm.
If you are interested in GD youth hockey and their learn to skate and play programs, please find the details below.
Registration Open - Learn to Skate or Learn to Play Hockey - Crusaders Youth Hockey
Registration is now open for our two beginner skating programs. We are the town hockey program for Groton/Dunstable and play out of the Groton School. Join us!
Learn to Skate:
This is a great introduction to ice skating for kids to learn the basic skills for recreational skating or hockey. Program emphasis is on having fun, and teaching skating forwards, backwards, stopping and turning.
Learn to Play Hockey:
If your child has done a Learn to Skate program and is looking to get into hockey, the Crusaders Learn to Play Hockey - Mini Mites is the next step. Learn to Play starts November 4th at the Groton School rink. Register now!
If you aren't sure if they're ready for the Learn to Play program, reach out, and we can help guide you in the right direction!
Questions? Please send an email to
Mike Eagleston
President - Crusaders Youth Hockey
781-308-5055 - Call or Text anytime!
You'll always find us at the rink, but in the meantime...
Link for more information and to register is below.
https://www.crusadersyouthhockey.org/program/learn-to-play/4815
Have a nice weekend.
Brian