🦃 Pajama Day – November 25th
Groton Elementary, get comfy - Students and staff are invited to wear pajamas to school on Monday, November 25th!
Groton Elementary, get comfy - Students and staff are invited to wear pajamas to school on Monday, November 25th!
Great Job, Red Hawks on Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for Q1 of the 2025-2026 School Year!
📚 Little Readers: Week 1! 🌟
Our Little Readers kicked off their reading journey this week by choosing a book they love and creating their very own book review! Using our 5-star rating system, students shared what they enjoyed most about their stories and why they’d recommend them to others.
Their reviews are proudly displayed in the hallway outside the library so everyone can enjoy and get inspired to read something new! ❤️
Keep reading, Little Redhawks! 📖🦅
#RedhawksAreReaders #GESReads #LittleReaders #SOARR
Our Little Readers kicked off their reading journey this week by choosing a book they love and creating their very own book review! Using our 5-star rating system, students shared what they enjoyed most about their stories and why they’d recommend them to others.
Their reviews are proudly displayed in the hallway outside the library so everyone can enjoy and get inspired to read something new! ❤️
Keep reading, Little Redhawks! 📖🦅
#RedhawksAreReaders #GESReads #LittleReaders #SOARR
The Groton boys secured an impressive **3rd place** at the Section 4 Cross Country Championships!
Red Hawks Varsity Boys Soccer and Varsity Volleyball Leave a Lasting Impression with Their Sportsmanship this Season!
2025 Red Hawks Football last game Victory!
5th Grade Leaders Club — Pen Pal Visit at Groton Community Health Care Center 🍌💌
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
🌟 REMINDER: Groton Elementary FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT is TONIGHT! 🌟
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 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!
🌞 Tompkins Tuesday was a hit! 🌿
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
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.
We're Hiring a Spanish Teacher!
For the final day of friendship club students completed a Find A Friend Who...activity to learn more about new friends or to show what they already know about their friends. All of the students then received a certificate for their completion of the club!
Cooking Class for grades 6-12!
The 21st Century Grant has been an Incredible Success!
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
🌟 American Sign Language Club Spotlight! 🌟
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
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
🎨✨ Deck the Crafts is back at Groton Elementary! ✨🎨
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
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
🎉 Calling All Future Scientists! 🧪🤖
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
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
🎉 Groton Elementary School PTO Presents: The Fall Dance! 💃🕺
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
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
A Saturday of Victorious wins for the Groton Red Hawks!
