Week of October 16th, 2023
Important Dates:
October 23rd-27rd - Scholastic Book Fair (during library special)
October 27th - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm & PTO Monster Mash
November 7th - No School - Election Day
November 10th - No School - Veterans Day
November 16th - 2nd Annual Turkey Trot
November 20th & 21st - Half-Day Dismissal 12:15 pm & Parent Conferences
November 22nd - Half-Day Dismissal at 12:05 pm
November 23rd & 24th - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is upon us and this is by far one of the most anticipated events of the year for our students (and staff). Everyone loves new books to read, be read to, give to someone, and share the stories we become part of when we read.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swallowunionelemschool1
Ti-GRRR Awards
G = Growth, R = Respect, R = Responsible, R = Resilient
This week’s Ti-GRRR Award Recipients are…
Cam Johnson in Mrs. Schott’s class was nominated by Mrs. Holt for showing Respect to one of his peers during library class. Way to go Cam for showing such kindness!
Well done, Ivy Seero, for demonstrating Growth as a writer deciding on a new ending to Stone Fox, and showing the reader there is a better way to wrap up the book!
PTO Updates
Monster Mash October 27th
K & Grade 2: 5:00 to 6:30 pm
Grades 3 & 4: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Substitute Nurses Needed:
The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District is looking for substitute School Nurses. Must be an RN. Please contact Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, District Nursing Coordinator, at lortiz@gdrsd.org for more information. Thank you!
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.
Wellness Policy
Below please find the District’s Wellness Policy that we follow in order to ensure we are reinforcing healthy habits as well as student allergies. Teachers will be working with their Room Parents, School Administration, School Nurses and our PTO to ensure food that comes into school for school sponsored events (not including PTO sponsored events) such as special classroom events and school-wide gatherings, adhere to this policy. Thank you in advance for helping us with this throughout the school year.
SEPAC Events
G-D Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Community Education Fall Offerings
Groton Dunstable Community Education is proud to offer a variety of Fall Programs for all ages and interests:
-Click here to view our catalog.
-Visit our website for details, account creation and registration.
-Have any program ideas? We would love to hear from you. Please contact the GDCE office