February 7, 2025
Dear Florence Roche Families,
I hope everyone made it safely through yesterday’s snow day. Although we didn’t get a large accumulation of snow, the sleet mix during our scheduled dismissal time would have made the trip home for everyone more challenging. It seems like we are now entering a snow pattern with the forecasted snow for Sunday and then for later next week. One more week to go before our February break!
Thank you to our PTA for providing us with a large order of Krispy Kreme donuts this morning. It was a nice treat to have upon returning from the snow day.
On Wednesday, Students participated in the Global Play Day. This worldwide event promotes social interactions and unstructured play among children. Students brought in favorite board games and puzzles from home to share with their peers. It was an opportunity for free play without the use of screens.
The snow day pushed our 100th day of school to next Monday. This is always a milestone in our year. It’s especially exciting for our kindergarten students and I’m sure they will be celebrating the number 100 in a variety of ways on Monday.
Our 2nd grade students will be performing their choral concert on Thursday evening, 2/13, at 7:00pm in the middle school PAC. Mr. Wiesner and Mrs. Mohan have been busy preparing the students for their concert. We hope our 2nd grade families will be able to attend. It will surely be a memorable performance.
Last Call for Lost and Found
The lost and found is full of hats, mittens and gloves. If your student is missing an item, please remind them to check the lost and found during their lunch. The lost and found will be cleaned out during the February vacation and remaining items will be donated.
The 2025-2026 incoming kindergarten information night is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Friday, March 7th. Please plan to attend if you will have an incoming kindergarten student next year. If you have any friends of neighbors who are not yet parents in our school, please let them know about this informational event.
A community open house to see our new building is scheduled for Saturday, March 1st from 10:00am-12:00pm. Members of our 4th grade Student Council will be present to lead tours of the building. Light refreshments will be served. The school committee will host a public forum as part of this event. The forum begins at 11:00am. Please share this information with any of your neighbors who may not have students in our school, but may be interested in seeing the building.
The Spring 2025 MCAS dates for our grades 3 and 4 students are set. Please note these dates on your calendars now so that we can avoid any potential student absence.
2025 MCAS
Grades 3 and 4
4/7 Grade 4 ELA Session 1 | 4/8 Grade 3 ELA Session 1 | 4/9 Grade 4 ELA Session 2 | 4/10 Grade 3 ELA Session 2 | 4/11 |
5/12 Grade 4 Math Session 1 | 5/13 Grade 3 Math Session 1 | 5/14 Grade 4 Math Session 2 | 5/15 Grade 3 Math Session 2 | 5/16 |
Elementary Science Fair
Florence Roche PTA & Swallow Union PTO invite you to participate in the Groton Dunstable Elementary Science Fair!
The fair will be held in the Swallow Union gym on Saturday, March 15th. Judging will begin at 9:30am. Students in grades K-4 are eligible.
By participating in this fun event, students will have the opportunity to:
complete a scientific project at home,
prepare a visual presentation and oral explanation of their project,
share what they learned with judges, peers, and families at the fair,
receive feedback,
and be a Scientist for a day!
Registration is open now through February 28th. Space is limited to 100 students. We have reached capacity in the past, so register early!
Follow the link below to complete your sign-up form and register.
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-science-fair
There is a non-refundable $10 registration fee to help cover the cost of operating the fair. If your family needs assistance with this fee, please reach out to our counselor Mrs. Cahill.
Additional information will be emailed to participants after registration. Please read the rules and guidelines before starting your project. All projects are individual, no groups please.
If you have questions, please email gdk4sf@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing the many interesting projects that students present!
Kind regards,
Heather Gerteisen and Bethany Vrouhas, Co-Chairs
Lawrence Academy Women in Sports
Lawrence Academy is hosting a Girls and Women in Sports Day Basketball Clinic on Saturday, February 15th. Here is the link for more information. LA Women in Sport
Groton-Dunstable Youth Baseball League
2025 Spring Baseball Registration is OPEN!
The Spring baseball season runs from April to Mid-June.
You can register your player(s) by clicking the link:
https://gdyouthbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/723246465
Questions can be emailed to gdbaseballleague@gmail.com
We hope you can join us for an amazing spring season of baseball!
Groton Dunstable Youth Softball Registration
Registration for the 2025 Spring Softball season is now open for grades PreK-11! Registration can be found on our website at http://www.gdysl.com
Please contact don@gdysl.com for any questions. We hope to see you this spring!
Have a nice weekend!
Brian