Florence Roche Elementary School

We enjoyed our special readers today during the Day of Connection. Thanks to all the GDMS students who came to FloRo!

Please support the Heart and Sole Run to support the American Heart Association.
Event Date: November 15, 2025 starting at 9 AM
Location: GDRHS 703 Chicopee Row
Sign up at: https://www.runreg.com/heart--sole-fun-run

See the attached flyers for more information

Don’t miss it! The GDRHS Drama Guild proudly presents Much Ado About Nothing - a lively Shakespearean comedy directed by Chris Lamson. Shows are this Friday, Nov 7 @ 7 PM and two shows on Saturday, Nov 8 @ 2 PM & 7 PM. 🎟️ Tickets: $12 adults / $10 students & seniors. Support our talented cast and crew for a night (or afternoon) of humor and great performances!

Dress as your Favorite Book Character Day was so much fun!

Can you design and build a 24" structure that can withstand hurricane force winds? Our 2nd graders are figuring it out all while staying within a budget. Thank you to the Groton Commissioners of Trust for funding this enrichment program.

Health Office Happenings!!
Read for important reminders on when to contact the nurses!!
https://5il.co/3rqw4

K students are exploring pumpkins and developing math skills.

The book fair is in full swing this week at FloRo. Lots of excited readers!

Ms. Bernardo's 2nd grade students created a chain of "kindness" hearts to share what it means to be kind.

Feeling that FloRo spirit today!

Thank you to our 4th grade families for providing this morning's breakfast surprise. Food always brings us together! We truly appreciate your generosity and kindness.

Our K, 1st and 3rd grade family open house was a big hit!

Family Open Houses are this week! Grades K, 1 and 3 are on for tonight from 6:30-7:30. Grades 2 and 4 are scheduled for Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30. We look forward to seeing you!

Learning, building, coding, and smiling! Third graders had a blast in the Florence Roche Innovation Lab with Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Barker, taking on LEGO challenges, Bee Bot coding, and math manipulative puzzles. Hands-on learning at its best! 🙌

Health Office Happenings
Find information on annual screenings and "Ask a Nurse"
https://5il.co/3q78j

Ms. Hart's K students took advantage of the stage to perform their reader's theater performance of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Well done!

4th grade engineers designed and tested their sailboats in the iLab this morning. I believe they all passed the quality control test of not sinking.

Poet Andrew Green returned to support our 4th graders with their original works of poetry. Thank you to the Groton Commissioners of Trust for funding this experience.

Welcome Back SEPAC Families,

We’d love for you to join GD SEPAC for our Welcome Back Dessert & Discussion- an informal evening to connect with our community to share ideas about supporting kids with unique learning needs as we kick off the school year. Feel free to drop in for a few mins or stay for a while !

Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 PM
Peter Twomey Youth Center, 344 Main St, Groton

Hope to see you there!
GD SEPAC