During Fifth Grade Innovation Lab class with Mrs. Roy, students are coding their own basketball game using Code.org.
In a display of generosity, the Groton School came together on September 6, 2023, to present a heartwarming gift to the new Florence Roche Elementary School.
The Groton School will gift a brand-new scoreboard for the state-of-the-art gymnasium being constructed by Gilbane Construction. This gift signifies the power of collaboration in creating meaningful connections between schools and communities.
As the bright lights of the new scoreboard illuminate the path ahead, it symbolizes a shared commitment and an enduring bond between these two outstanding institutions.
Friendly reminder: We are excited to share that all students will receive free school meals this school year and in all future years after Massachusetts became the 8th state to make Free School Meals for All permanent. Through Whitsons, we will provide your children breakfast and lunch each full school day, supporting them with nourishing and healthy meals to power through the school day! Students at their school may purchase à la carte items and second meals. Please visit https://www.gdrsd.org/page/food-services for more details!
Getting to know you in the Library and Media Center with Mrs. West. Students played a quick game of "Would You Rather"...it was fun!!
Fourth graders explore the Innovation Lab space with Mrs. Disch, using blocks, Lego, play-Doh and more!
Mrs. McElroy's introduced her second grade students to their Chromebooks. Students logged in, completed an IXL math assessment and then brought their Chromebooks back to the classroom cart with two hands. Great job all around!!
Exciting news! The GDRSD District Event page can view all school calendars at once! You can build a custom calendar using the checkboxes by selecting precisely what you need!
Don't forget, for Android, iCAL, and Google Calendar users, you can also subscribe to your favorite school calendar page. Visit the GDRSD Event page here for more! https://www.gdrsd.org/events.
Please log into the parent portal as soon as possible. There is a new required Form posted. Please complete the form by Friday, September 8th. One response per parent is required. Thank you!
Free school meals are now permanent in Massachusetts! At Whitsons, we are thrilled that access to free, healthy, and delicious school meals is now permanent for all Groton Dunstable Regional students. Read more here: https://www.gdrsd.org/article/1218489
Welcome Back Plenary for all GDRSD staff was a success! Dr. Laura Chesson delivered an excellent presentation!
Middle School and High School printable schedules are now available on the Community Portal. You can access the schedules under Student Documents. Please keep in mind that there are still some schedule changes happening and this document is a static document that is not updated in real time. Updated schedules will be re-posted by the first day of school. MS Students will also receive a printed schedule during their Advisory on the first day of school. This is also a great time to review and update all of your contact information in the portal. Have a great weekend and a terrific start to school.
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Nearly 40 Chromebook carts are being updated, cleaned, and new identifying stickers are added to all Chromebooks. This is a huge undertaking, and thanks to the GDRSD Technology & Digital Learning Team for their efforts in having every student and staff member begin the year with a great experience with technology! It will be important to keep this equipment in great shape this year!
How many tech team members does it take to change a wireless access point? Our tech team watches as Gary Babin replaces one of the 145 wireless access points across several Groton-Dunstable school buildings.
A juggling act indeed, as GDRSD Network Technician Shelley Petricca has completed configuring teacher replacement laptops for the upcoming year!
GDRSD Network Technician Shelley Petricca prepares new Lenovo laptops for GDRSD staff!
Announcing the summer mathematics FUN website for PreK to Grade 8.
Link here to the website for resources to keep students current and interested in mathematics over the summer: https://sites.google.com/gdrsd.org/summermath/home
Under the tutelage of Tim Savoy, high school students celebrated a successful night titled "Award Winning Music Ensembles" at the Performance Arts Center!
Parents of Current Grade 6 and 7 Students:
Detailed information regarding the criteria for mathematics course placements for next year has been sent to your email address this evening. If you do not receive an email, please first check your spam folder. Still not there? Send me an email, and I will send it to you. Karen Gartland, PreK-8 Mathematics Supervisor, kgartland@gdrsd.org
The Middle School Math Group will NOT meet this Wednesday, May 10th, after school but WILL meet the following Wednesday, May 18th, from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Middle School South library.