1. Today is the last day of our second trimester.  Report Cards will be available on SchoolBrains in a couple of weeks.  I will send out another reminder when they are ready.

  2. I am excited to share that we will be having our Kindergarten Orientation live this year.  This is an event I have really missed the last two years.  I love welcoming new families to our school community.  This event will take place at SU on Thursday, March 24th from 6:30 to 7:30.  Please spread the word around if you know any families that may have an incoming K student.  Registration will also open on this date on the district website.

  3. During Physical Education class, beginning the week of March 21, the nurses will be measuring heights and weights and calculating BMI for all students in Grades 1 and 4.  This is in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  All data will then be provided to the MA DPH anonymously. This information is not automatically sent home to parents, however, if you wish to see your child’s BMI results, you may contact the nurse and we will be happy to provide this for you. Parents and guardians may also request, in writing, that their child not participate in this program. Please provide these letters by Friday, March 18th. If you have any questions, please feel free to email our Nurses: jgervais@gdrsd.org or kdeloureiro@gdrsd.org 

  4. Our 3rd and 4th grade students will be participating in the MCAS during the months of April and May.  Schedule: 4th Grade ELA - 4/11 & 4/13 - 3rd Grade ELA - 4/12 & 4/14  // 4th Grade Math - May 16 & May 18 - 3rd Grade Math - May 17 & May 19.  If your child is out sick during the testing period, we have makeup days the following week.  Also as we get closer to the dates, your child’s teacher will send home a reminder

  5. Swallow Union PTO Casino Night Join us for a fun evening of gaming, silent auction, cash bar, and socializing! On Saturday, March 26 from 7-10pm at the Pepperell VFW, 55 Leighton Street, Pepperell. Tickets are $50/per person cash/check or $55 via PayPal. For more info, visit the PTO’s Web site or Facebook page or email swallowunionpto@gmail.com Please sign up by March 24!

  6. GDEF's Annual Trivia Night is Saturday, March 19th, 8:00 pm. Hosted for the 3rd year by Trivia Brothers, it's sure to be a fun time! The event is virtual so teams of up to 8 players can gather virtually or in small groups (your choice) to play. Tickets are $15 per person. Money raised from Trivia Night goes back directly to GD in the form of grants which directly impact the educational experience of all the students in the GDRSD. For more information and to buy tickets ~ https://www.gdefinc.org/tnp

Concurrently, this year GDEF has partnered with Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (201 Constitution Ave, Littleton, MA) on Saturday March 19, 2022, from 11:30 am-10:00 pm. When people mention GDEF, 20% of the meal’s price is donated back to GDEF! (FYI - You can also just get food and support GDEF without playing Trivia!) https://www.groupraise.com/events/219498