Yesterday was a special day for our 5th Grade Leaders Club students! Some of them had the opportunity to visit the Groton Community Health Care Center and meet their pen pals in person for the first time — and it was truly heartwarming.
The residents baked fresh banana bread for everyone to enjoy together, and one especially sweet moment was watching Ryder and his pen pal exchange gifts — he made her a bracelet, and she made him a beautiful sun catcher.
Two weeks ago, our students mailed their first letters, and yesterday they received their handwritten responses. Next week, we’ll continue our letter writing — building friendships, practicing kindness, and strengthening our connection with our community’s older residents.
We’re already looking forward to our December visit, when we’ll decorate cookies together for the holidays! 🎄🍪
We are so proud of our Leaders Club and the positive impact they are making in Groton. ❤️
We hope to see you this evening for Family Science Night hosted by the Sciencenter! This is a hands-on, interactive event where students and families explore science together — and it’s always a favorite!
📅 Tonight – Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Groton Elementary School
✨ All families are welcome!
No sign-up required — just come ready to explore, learn, and have fun. 🤩
We can’t wait to see you there!
We featured cheddar cauliflower from Stick and Stone Farm 🧡 The kids were curious about the name (and the color!) and most were excited to give it a try — with lots of thumbs-up all around 👍
✨ Fun fact: That orange color isn’t cheese — it’s beta carotene, the same nutrient that gives carrots their glow! Cheddar cauliflower actually has more of it than white cauliflower thanks to extra sunshine ☀️
#TompkinsTuesday #FarmToSchool #LocalFood #StickAndStoneFarm #CheddarCauliflower #HealthyKids
Our Girls Varsity Soccer team is making history this season! Come be a part of the magic,
as they play in Regionals this Saturday, November 8th, in Chenango Valley.
If your student is interested in riding the spectator bus to the game please sign and return
this permission form to Miss Ossit by Friday, November 7th.
Important Information:
● Tickets MUST be purchased online prior to the event.
○ Tickets cost $9.40 and can be purchased here:
https://gofan.co/event/5253466?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
● Students should bring cash for concessions.
● Students without a ticket before the bus departs will not be allowed to ride the bus.
● The bus will leave at 9:30 am. Students should arrive at the school at 9:15 am.
● Permission slips must be returned to Miss Ossit by Friday November 7th.
GCS will be having a Go Home Early Drill on November 25, 2025.
Jr.-Sr. High School will be dismissed at 11:00 AM
AND students at the
Elementary School will be dismissed at 11:15 AM
Through our 21st Century Grant Program, students in our ASL Club have been learning how to communicate in amazing new ways! 🙌
So far, we’ve practiced signing the alphabet, numbers, colors, friendly greetings, family, and emotions — and we’re getting really good at our receptive ASL skills too! 💬
Some of our favorite activities include ASL Bingo and Jeopardy, where students get to show off their growing knowledge while having fun with friends. 💡👏
We’re so proud of our students’ enthusiasm and dedication to learning American Sign Language — a skill that helps make our school community more inclusive and connected. 💙🤟
📸 Check out some photos of our amazing signers in action below!
#GrotonElementary #SOARR #RedhawkPride #21stCenturyLearning #ASLClub #InclusiveEducation #LearningIsFun
Need gift ideas or just love to craft? Join Groton Youth Services for Deck the Crafts — a creative after-school program where students in grades 2–5 make fun holiday projects that double as amazing handmade gifts!
📅 Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 & December 3, 10, 17
🕒 3:00–5:30 PM
📍 Groton Elementary School
Let’s get in the holiday spirit together through creativity, giving, and fun! 🎁
🎨 Register for free today: https://bit.ly/GrotonRYS
#GrotonElementary #GrotonYouthServices #DeckTheCrafts #RedhawkPride #HolidayFun #Creativity #Community
Groton Youth Services is bringing The Brainy Bunch to Groton Elementary School this November and December!
Each week, students in grades 2–5 will dive into hands-on experiments exploring how and why things work — from robotics to chemistry and beyond. This after-school program promises to be fun, educational, and full of surprises!
📅 Thursdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20 & Dec. 4, 11, 18
🕒 3:00–5:30 PM
📍 Groton Elementary School
💡 Grades 2–5
✨ Register for FREE today!
👉 https://bit.ly/GrotonRYS
#GrotonElementary #RedhawkSTEAM #TheBrainyBunch #GrotonPride #FutureScientists
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music, laughter, and community!
📅 Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Groton Elementary School Gym
✨ Every child must be accompanied by an adult.
🍿 Food will be available for purchase
Groton Elementary Families,
The parade is ON! After reviewing the radar and hourly forecast, it looks like we’ll have light rain during the parade. Please be sure to bring rain jackets and umbrellas just in case.
This year, students will make two loops around the route so everyone can see their student(s). If the weather shifts, we may adjust to one loop.
If you’ve sent in a note to pick up your student after the parade, please sign them out in the GES Gymnasium once doors open at approximately 2:20 PM. After signing out by last name, you’ll move to the opposite side of the partitioned gym to pick up your student(s). This new setup should help keep everyone out of the rain.
We kindly ask that only ONE adult per family enter the gym to sign out and pick up students due to limited space.
***UPK–3 families: Please follow directions from Mr. Lockwood.
Important: All cars must be moved from the bus loop in front of the gym by 2:50 PM to allow buses to arrive for dismissal.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Our students are so excited to show off their costumes — it’s going to be a great parade day at Groton Elementary!
That’s 10 nutritious meals a week to help ease a little bit of the daily burden.
Our meals are fresh, never processed, and made to be tasty and satisfying. Did you know that if the main entrée isn’t your favorite, you can always create a complete, balanced meal from our beautiful salad bar? Both schools offer this option every day!
We’re proud to nourish our students so they can learn, grow, and thrive. 🌱🍎
Here is a link for other avaiable food resources in tompkins county https://hsctc.org/211food/
Mrs. Costa’s 6th grade artists just wrapped up their Intro to Graphic Design project by creating their own custom potato chip brands — complete with logos, packaging, and flair! They celebrated with a potato chip party where students showed off their designs (and enjoyed the real thing, too!). Next up: a STEAM collaboration with Mr. Levick, where students will develop and record a market pitch to sell their snack-worthy creations. Stay tuned — these young designers mean business!
