Students in Mrs. Deschenes-Desmond's class got curious about Thunder, Weather and Climate. They shared questions they had and what they would like to learn more in the upcoming Science Unit.
SU Third and Fourth graders had the pleasure in meeting Miranda. Groton Police Sargent Rachel Bielecki is the owner. She visits schools to share with students how therapy dogs can very helpful for people.
Mrs. Olson's Kindergartners visited the Tech/Innovation Lab for Indoor Recess this past week. They brainstormed and created personal and group masterpieces which showed creativity, imagination and collaboration.
A Special Shout Out to Kristine Munroe Oldenburg, Colleen Neff, Cynthia Lane-Hand, Christina Andriole, Jen Duzak Neiley, Kalvin Kim, Jeremy and Tracey O'Neill, Madhuri Konuri and Sara Smits Keeney for helping the 4th Grade Student Council deliver 2,545 pounds of food to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
100% of the food delivered to Loaves and Fishes today was loaded into cars by 4th grade Student Council Members at Swallow Union. Some of the boxes were really heavy. Students had to figure out how to work in teams in order to get the food from the stage to the parking lot. It was magical to watch 9 and 10-year-olds find a way to carry 2,545 pounds out to the awaiting cars.
Current fourth graders walked the Nature trail during Phys Ed with Mrs. Pelletier, utilizing the bridge that was created by last year's fourth graders and their families.
A great learning experience in Library class as fourth graders discuss the book, 'Wild Robot', with Mrs. Mulligan. Students also filled out a Google Doc with what they know and wonder about 'Wild Robot'. #gdrsdchat
Thank you for our parent volunteers and staff for providing the SU students and families with a fun "Spooktacular Halloween Drive Thru Parade" this past Friday night.
Fourth-grade students were thrilled to experience a Virtual Field Trip to the Ashfall Fossil Beds in Nebraska hosted by Educator Daniel George.
SU Half-Day Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, October 22) is a half-day at SU. All Students will be dismissed at 12:15.
Mr. Myerson
After exploring the Unit "Why do birds have beaks?" from Mystery Science, first Grade Scientists in Mrs. Caulfield's class used "beaks" to sort rocks and beans.
Thank you to our SU PTO for providing our first graders with pumpkins. They are being used creatively in our math and science curriculum at the first grade level.
Shout out to SU staff member Andrea Walsh for running and the Boston Marathon last week!!
Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, October 15th) is a full day at Swallow Union. Students will be dismissed at 3:10.
Mr. Myerson
First grade class taking a walk around SU to find living and non-living things as part of their science lesson.
Tomorrow (Friday, October 8th) is a half-day at Swallow Union. All students will be dismissed at 12:15.
Mr. Myerson
Mrs. Mulligan and second graders discussing and writing about a favorite book, ‘Toys Go Out’. Students are sharing what they know, what they want to know more about, and what they learned!
Students practicing the script for the daily announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance…they did a great job too! A great way to start the day!
Student Council is up and running with 40 4th graders this year! Mrs. Wynn and Mrs. Moeller have led them in establishing subcommittees, planning events and team building activities.
Our Mascot Design Finalists collaborated to create one composite sketch which was digitized by a GDRHS student. We look forward to seeing their final product on Spirit Wear later this year!
SU 4th graders had their first Student Council meeting this past week. Our Council was open to all our 4th graders who wanted to participate. I want to thank Mrs. Wynn and Mrs. Moeller for leading this group.
