April 18, 2025
Dear Florence Roche Families,
We had a fun week leading us into our April vacation break. The 4th grade Student Council members organized a great week of themed activities. There was a lot of school spirit on display. The week ended with staff treats provided by our kindergarten families. Thank you for getting our morning started in such a positive way. Hoping everyone enjoys the vacation break!
Last month, a representative group of our students were interviewed by members of the school committee. Lacey McCabe and Rohit Bhasin, were interested to find out what the elementary school experience is like from a student perspective. Their interviews capture the honesty of our students and how the school community impacts them. If you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so. Here is the link to the March School Committee Newsletter
The week of April 28th is Neurodiversity Acceptance Week.
Our final Principal’s Coffee for the year is scheduled for Monday, May 5th at 9:00am in our cafe. Middle School Principal, Wendy Salvatore and Middle School Assistant Principal, Michael Day will be our special guests. Ms. Salvatore and Mr. Day will share information about the transition to middle school for our 4th grade families and anyone else interested in hearing about this process.
WELCOME 4TH GRADE FAMILIES
Hello grade 4 families. My name is Wendy Salvatore, and I will be your Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Principal. I can’t wait to meet all of you and your students in the coming weeks. Mr. Day, our grade 5-6 assistant principal, and I have been busy scheduling our elementary school visits and planning with the teachers what your 4th grader’s visit to the middle school will look, feel and sound like with our transition team. We hope they and you are just as excited as we are. Below please find some important information for the transition.
Family Coffees with Ms Salvatore and Mr Day:
May 5 at 9:00 p.m. at Flo Ro Cafe
May 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Swallow Union Elementary School
Zoom Meeting, Thursday May 8th at 6:30
4th Grade Classroom Visits:
We will be visiting The Florence Roche Elementary School on Tuesday May 20th during 4th grade lunch and then do classroom visits for more opportunities to ask questions.
We will be visiting Swallow Union on Wednesday May 21st in the afternoon.
4th Grade Middle School Tours: We are welcoming your students to The Stoddart building on Monday June 9th, during the school day with their current 4th grade teachers and class. (Rain date June 10th) Our 4th and 5th grade teachers are currently working on what this will look, feel and sound like.
Hopes & Dreams: We value your experiences with your child and the hopes you have for them as a learner and as a person. Please come to our parent breakfasts with your hopes and dreams for your student. We will have a fun activity for you to participate in as a way for us to get to learn more about your child.
Yardsticks: At our parent information event, we will have a copy of the grade 5 yardstick for all of you. Yardstick is a child developmental pamphlet that explains what to expect from your 5th grade student. Helping children grow and learn starts with understanding their development.
Parent Input Feedback Form: We are beginning the very important process of class placement for next year. We value your perspective and input on the growth of your child. We encourage you to respond to the questions included with this letter. We are confident that together we will place your child in the most appropriate environment for their learning success. Parent Feedback Form
Looking forward to meeting and working with you.
Ms. Salvatore, your Middle School Principal and Mr. Day your 5th and 6th grade Middle School Assistant Principal
Please Note the Date Change of June 3rd for The Art Show
Have a great vacation!.
Brian