Swallow Union Update
Week of February 13th, 2023
Message from Mrs. Jarvis, Principal
We had another successful Spirit Week, this week focused on spreading Kindness! As I spend time in classrooms I have enjoyed being part of morning meetings and listening to the conversations taking place about those we love, friendships, and pets alike. Valentine’s Day has a special place in our elementary-aged students and these special moments go fast. Our Student Council led our first Pencil Gram sale. I am pleased to say that they all did a wonderful job selling them during our lunch blocks, organizing them by classroom, and having fun delivering positive messages to classrooms to share sentiments of kindness. Thank you to our families for supporting the Pencil Gram sales! And a thank you to our Student Council Teacher Representatives Mrs. Wilson and Ms. Moreau!
I am wishing you and your families a well-deserved school vacation week ahead!
Exciting Announcement about this year's Visiting Author!
Thanks to our wonderful PTO, we have an author visit on Thursday, April 6th! Author and illustrator Matt Taveres will be joining us! He has a new graphic novel coming out in spring but has written and illustrated best-selling picture books and chapter books.
The schedule will look similar to the one from our last visit and more information will be provided once the details are worked out.
District Bullying Prevention and Intervention
The Groton Dunstable Regional School District is committed to enhancing and sustaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all. The Groton Dunstable Regional School District will not tolerate any unlawful or disruptive behavior, including any form of bullying, cyber-bullying, and/or retaliation, in our school buildings, on school grounds, or in school-related activities. The District will promptly investigate all reports and complaints of bullying, cyber-bullying, and retaliation, and take prompt action to end that behavior and restore the target’s sense of safety. We will support this commitment in all aspects of our school community, including curricula, instructional programs, staff development, extracurricular activities, and parent or guardian involvement. The Groton Dunstable Regional School District affords all students the same protections regardless of their legal status under the law.
For any questions related to the information shared on this page, please reach out to Jill Greene, Director of Student Services at jgreene@gdrsd.org, or Andrew Hurley, Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion at ahurley@gdrsd.org. Here is a quick link to the district website: District Bullying Prevention and Intervention.
SEPAC Events
G-D Special Education Parent Advisory Council - click here for upcoming events
Important Dates:
February 20th-24th - No School - February Break
March 3rd - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm
March 10th - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm
March 17th - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm - Parent Conferences
March 24th - PTO Tiger Twist Dance @ SU
March 30th - PTO Meeting 7 pm - Meet & Greet with Principal Jarvis