Week of April 8th, 2024
Important Dates:
April 15th - 19th - Spring Vacation
April 25th - 3rd Grade Concert @ 6:00 pm
April 28th - GDRHS Chamber Choir Performance - Swallow Union 5 pm (doors open @ 4 pm)
April 29th - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm
April 29th - Autism Acceptance Week
May 2nd - 1st Grade Concert @ 6:00 pm
May 7th - Teacher Appreciation Day
May 9th - 2nd Grade Concert @ 6:00 pm
May 13 & 15 - Grade 4 MCAS - Math
May 14 & 16 - Grade 3 MCAS - Math
May 17th - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm
May 20th - Fine Arts Festival - MSN @ 7:00 pm
May 24th - Memorial Day Assembly @ 9:30 am for Students & Veteran’s
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
May 30th - Grade 4 Concert @ 6:00 pm
May 30th & 31st - Incoming Kindergarten Screening
ECLIPSE
A BIG thank you to our PTO for giving each of our students eclipse glasses so we could all experience this amazing event with our students! Here are some pictures - to say we were in AWE of this is evident on our faces.
Ti-GRRR Awards
G ~ We believe that one can develop a GROWTH mindset and learn new things.
R ~ A RESPECTFUL school community member is considerate of others.
R ~ A RESPONSIBLE school community member takes care of themselves, others and their environment.
R ~ A RESILIENT school community member takes on challenges, learns from mistakes and experiences growth through this process.
Maeve Fagundes (1S) was a kind, helpful and friendly partner to a classmate in PE! She was flexible and positive during the class to help lift a classmate so that they felt successful and had fun! #Respect
Sophie Chum (1C) knows how to show Resilience! She has an injury with her hand and due to the cast, is not able to write with her right hand. Instead, she has been working hard to write with her left hand!
Emma Mae Meyers (1A) is always Respectful towards her teachers and classmates. She cheers on her friends and compliments their abilities. She noticed a classmate having a hard time in gym class and she made that friend feel better by highlighting their strengths!
Eddie Seero (1A) has been working very hard this year in all that he does. He recently noticed one of his fellow classmates having a hard time in gym class and offered encouragement to that friend. Well done, Eddie!
Bodhi Patterson (3D) has made so much Growth this year! He is always eager to learn and always trying his best because of the hard word he consistently puts towards everything he does.
Leo Naugler (3K) continued to Persevere through MCAS testing. He stayed so focused and worked through even when it became more challenging by using all of the strategies that he has learned. Well done!
PTO Updates
Pottery Night - we're partnering with Time to Clay to host a pottery night in the SU Cafe on May 1 at 5:30. Register here by April 24! SU PTO Pottery Night (google.com)
SU Library Book Drive - help us refresh our book collection with books specifically requested by students! community: SU Book Drive (signupgenius.com)
WINNERS 2024 GROTON DUNSTABLE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE FAIR
Kindergarten
Best Oral Presentation ~ Lucy Vaillancourt, Florence Roche
Most Original Project~ Amelia Twomey, Florence Roche
Best Supporting Materials~ Kenny Ferris, Florence Roche
First Grade
Best Oral Presentation ~ Quinten Reijnders, Florence Roche
Most Original Project ~ Callum Kovach, Swallow Union
Best Supporting Materials ~ Arthur Menezes, Swallow Union
Second Grade
Best Oral Presentation ~ Kellan Engstrom, Florence Roche
Most Original Project ~ Jayansh Veeragoni, Florence Roche
Best Supporting Materials ~ Madison Sabogal-Bruce, Swallow Union
Third Grade
Best Oral Presentation ~ Sahana Sreepathi, Florence Roche
Most Original Project ~ Willem Reijnders, Florence Roche
Best Supporting Materials ~ Sahil Saha, Swallow Union
Fourth Grade
Best Oral Presentation ~ Anaagat Mudgal, Florence Roche
Most Original Project ~ Anna Logiodice, Swallow Union
Best Supporting Materials ~ Harrison Walch, Florence Roche
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL May 20 & 21
2024 GDRSD Pre K-12
District-Wide Fine Arts Festival
Monday, May 20- Thursday, May 23rd
Gallery open for viewing 6pm-8pm.
Performances and Events
Monday, May 20: FloRo & SU 4th Grade and HS Chamber Choir (7pm)
Tuesday, May 21: MS Band & Communication Presentation (7pm)
Wednesday May 22: Open Mic Night (7pm)
Thursday, May 23: Senior Art Awards (6pm) and HS Concert (7pm)
Students Arriving Late to School
Parents/Guardians - if you do not make it to parent drop off (ends around 8:55 am) and you pull around to the front of the school and there are NO staff members outside, you must:
Park your car in a parking space - please do not use the fire lane
Walk into the office to sign your student in the office so they can get a pass and ensure they are marked present.
There continues to be numerous families that drop their child off at the front door and leave. You are required to walk them in and sign them in to school. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of the school’s sign in procedures when late.
Healthy Bites Newsletter: Let's Get Moving!
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to another edition of the Healthy Bites Newsletter! This month, we're all about getting up, getting active, and having fun with exercise.
Why Exercise is Awesome:
1. Strong Bodies: Regular physical activity helps keep our muscles, bones, and hearts strong and healthy. It also boosts our immune system, helping us fight off germs and stay well.
2. Happy Hearts: Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in our brains called endorphins, which can help us feel happier and less stressed. It's like giving our hearts a big, warm hug!
3. Super Brains: Did you know that being active can make us smarter? It's true! Exercise helps improve our memory, focus, and ability to learn new things. So, the more we move, the smarter we get!
Fun Ways to Get Moving:
1. Playground Power: Swing, slide, climb, and run around at the playground. It's a great way to get exercise and make new friends at the same time
2. Dance Party: Crank up your favorite tunes and have a dance party in your living room. Move your body to the beat and show off your best dance moves!
3. Sports Spectacular: Try out different sports like soccer, basketball, or swimming. Team sports are a blast, but solo sports like biking or skating are just as awesome.
Family Fitness Challenge:
Set a goal to be active as a family for at least 30 minutes every day. Take a walk together after dinner, go for a bike ride on the weekends, or challenge each other to a game of tag in the backyard. Get creative and have fun!
Remember, exercise isn't just good for our bodies—it's good for our hearts, minds, and spirits too.
So, let's lace up our sneakers, stretch our muscles, and get ready to move and groove!!
Together, we can make healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Keep shining bright, superstars, and have a wonderful April vacation.
Sincerely, Nurse Jen and Nurse Kate
PERFORMANCE DATES
June 6th: 6:30pm
June 7th: 6:30pm
June 8th: 2:00pm
SU Music Concerts will take place in April and May!
Grade 3 performs on April 25th at 6pm at SU.
Grade 1 performs on May 2nd at 6pm at SU.
Grade 2 performs on May 9th at 6pm at SU.
Grade 4 performs on May 30th at 6pm at SU.
4th Graders will also perform at the GDRSD Fine Arts Festival in the Middle School South PAC at 7pm on May 20th!
The Kindergarten "Informances" will take place in the music classroom from 11:30 - 12:00. KL is on June 4th, KM is on June 6th, and KO is on June 7th.
Attention Groton-Dunstable Football Players/Cheerleaders
TYNGSBORO YOUTH FOOTBALL - (TYF) has opened registration for:
Flex Football, Tackle Football, Exhibition Cheer, Comp Cheer FLIER
IMPORTANT information for football families can be found HERE
SAVE THE DATE for MAY Flex & Tackle free clinics information can be found HERE
G-D Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Message from GDEF ~ Please consider a donation.
The Groton Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF) is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting innovative and inspiring grants to enhance the quality of our students’ education. In the last academic year, GDEF awarded 12 grants across district schools totaling over $16,000 (information about all funded projects can be found here). If you or any loved ones are looking to make a year-end donation that will have an impact on your children's education, please consider donating to GDEF here. Your donations are directly returned to the hands and minds of students in the form of science, arts, technology, math, literacy, social-emotional learning, and civics programming.
Thank you for your support, The GDEF Board of Directors
The GDEF recently and graciously granted us funding to buy 16 wordless picture books for each of our Kindergarten classrooms. These books are an example of all the ways GDEF supports our students! Thank you for enriching our learning community!
School Start Time
The school day begins right at 8:55 am and both bus and parent drop off areas are completed at this time as well. If you bring your child to school after this time, please park in the parking lot and walk your child into the office to be signed in. Please do not drop your child off at the front door alone and please refrain from parking in the fire lane for safety reasons.
Absences
If your child(ren) will be absent for any reason, parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the school by calling in the absence. All student absences must be reported by 8:55 am by calling (978) 649-7281, choose option #1 and provide your child(rens) name, teacher, and reason for absence. Anyone who calls after this timeframe may receive an automated call regarding your child’s absence from school without notification. This is in place to ensure all students are accounted for either at home or in school.