Swallow Union Elementary School

Today, we celebrated the success of our holiday Toy Drive with a special pizza lunch (finally fit it in) alongside SRO Robert Wayne and fellow Groton Police Department and Dunstable Police Department officers. The class that donated the most toys earned this well-deserved celebration - congratulations to Mrs. Jankowski’s class!

Students also enjoyed a surprise visit from K9 Baine, who stopped by to help thank everyone for their generosity and support in making the Toy Drive such a success.

Thank you to our amazing students and families for a great week! At the PTO Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, we were spoiled with amazing food, desserts, flowers, and gift baskets. We know just how special this community and school are! We are thankful to be a part of your journey.

Talent Show showcasing our 4th graders' talents! Well done!

High School and Middle School Connections Students visited Swallow Union, Florence Roche, and Boutwell classrooms for their spring Day of Connection, focused on Neurodiversity Acceptance. The High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers led read-alouds and conversations with the younger students centered around Neurodiversity and the importance of celebrating the many differences that make us all human. This meaningful opportunity is intended to foster empathy, understanding, and leadership among our 8th-12th-grade Connections students while also helping to promote awareness, acceptance, and kindness in the early childhood and elementary communities.

Big shout-out to our GDRHS Peer Leaders for their recent visit to Swallow Union! 👏💙

The Peer Leaders planned and prepared an engaging lesson on kindness for 4th graders, leading small group activities, sharing a read-aloud, and encouraging thoughtful acts that can be carried forward every day.

A special thank you to Kelly McManus, GD teacher, for organizing this meaningful experience each year and accompanying our students. Your dedication helps make a lasting impact on both our high school leaders and younger learners alike! 🌟

#GDRSD #PeerLeaders #KindnessMatters

🚀🌕 Shout-out to our students who took on the challenge of designing and building their own lunar landers! Working in teams, they applied engineering design principles to create devices capable of safely landing on the moon, testing creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

This hands-on STEM activity connects perfectly with today’s exciting milestone as the USA prepares to send a crew to the moon on Artemis II.

A special thank you to Mrs. Long, Teacher, for her thoughtful planning and engaging activities that made this experience so meaningful for our students. 🌟

In PE this week, students fully immersed themselves in one of the most anticipated events of the year...Scooter City! This annual favorite transforms the gym into a vibrant, student-centered “city,” where creativity and movement come together.

Students explored a variety of themed stations, including an ice rink, campground, veterinary clinic, Dunkin’ Donuts, car wash, and bowling alley. Through imaginative play and active engagement, students collaborated, problem-solved, and had a great time navigating their city.

Our 3rd graders had an exciting hands-on experience with the High Touch High Tech Enrichment Program, generously supported by our PTO! Students explored animal adaptations, both physical and behavioral, through engaging activities. They made their own cacti, tested out “blubber” to see how it helps animals stay warm, and created glow-in-the-dark jellyfish while learning how animals survive and thrive in their environments.

Groton Dunstable Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 6, due to hazardous, icy road conditions.

our school proudly celebrated Read Across America with one of our favorite traditions, Community Reading Day!

We were thrilled to welcome members of our community into our classrooms to share the joy of reading with our students. From local leaders and first responders to parents and community partners, each guest brought a special story to our day.

Thank you to all of our wonderful guest readers for taking time out of your busy schedules to make today so meaningful. Your presence made a difference, and our students were inspired by you!

📖❤️ We are grateful for such an amazing community!

#ReadAcrossAmerica #CommunityReadingDay #ThankYou

Due to a Sysco delivery delay, our scheduled food order will not arrive as expected. As a result, some menu items, particularly fruits and vegetables, may be substituted with items we currently have on hand. Families should be aware that menus may be adjusted for the remainder of the week. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

This week in PE, students became Olympic athletes! From bobsled and hockey to speed skating and curling, they worked together as teams, built skills, and brought the Winter Games to life. 🏅❄️

Olympic STEM stations with Mrs. Long!
Fourth graders are making hockey nets which they will shoot “pucks” on after break, third graders made bobsleds, and second and first graders are making luge sleds. 🇺🇸

Mrs. Schott’s first graders enjoyed many special activities on the 100th day of school!

So much creativity and teamwork happening across our school today for Global Play Day. Learning looks like laughter, creativity, and connection on Global Play Day!

Snowshoeing in Physical Education Class!

After a long week of indoor recess due to the freezing temperatures, we certainly made the most of it today!

Thank you to our PTO for supporting hands-on enrichment experiences! Kindergarten students enjoyed a bubble science session filled with sensory exploration, social learning, and real-world science fun.