GES Spirit Week is fast approaching! 🎉💗
Join us for Spirit Week 2026 (Feb. 9–13) — and help us celebrate the 100th Day of School on Friday!
🗓️ Theme Days
Monday (2/9): Tie Dye Day 🌈
Tuesday (2/10): Sports Day 🏀⚽️
Wednesday (2/11): Pajama Day 😴
Thursday (2/12): Disney Day 🏰✨
Friday (2/13): Dress Like You’re 100! 👵👴
We CAN’T wait to see what you come up with! 📸
#GES #SpiritWeek #GrotonElementary #SchoolCommunity #100thDayOfSchool
Join us for Spirit Week 2026 (Feb. 9–13) — and help us celebrate the 100th Day of School on Friday!
🗓️ Theme Days
Monday (2/9): Tie Dye Day 🌈
Tuesday (2/10): Sports Day 🏀⚽️
Wednesday (2/11): Pajama Day 😴
Thursday (2/12): Disney Day 🏰✨
Friday (2/13): Dress Like You’re 100! 👵👴
We CAN’T wait to see what you come up with! 📸
#GES #SpiritWeek #GrotonElementary #SchoolCommunity #100thDayOfSchool
Congratulations, Lady Red Hawks Basketball!
🧪✨ Mark your calendars! ✨🧪
Join us for the 2026 GES Science Fair—we can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and curiosity on display!
📅 Thursday, May 14th
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 GES STEAM Lab
Families and community members—come enjoy an evening of student projects, discovery, and a celebration of science! 🔬🌟
See you there! 😊
#GES #ScienceFair #STEAM #GrotonElementary #FutureScientists #LearningIsFun
Join us for the 2026 GES Science Fair—we can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and curiosity on display!
📅 Thursday, May 14th
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 GES STEAM Lab
Families and community members—come enjoy an evening of student projects, discovery, and a celebration of science! 🔬🌟
See you there! 😊
#GES #ScienceFair #STEAM #GrotonElementary #FutureScientists #LearningIsFun
💖 Groton Valentine Dance is coming up! 💖
Calling all UPK–5 students and families—join us for a fun night of music, dancing, and smiles!
🗓️ Friday, February 13 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Groton Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria
🍪 Refreshments provided
💵 $10 per student (includes adult admission) OR $25 per family
✅ Students must attend with an adult.
🎓 Proceeds support the Class of 2026.
Calling all UPK–5 students and families—join us for a fun night of music, dancing, and smiles!
🗓️ Friday, February 13 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Groton Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria
🍪 Refreshments provided
💵 $10 per student (includes adult admission) OR $25 per family
✅ Students must attend with an adult.
🎓 Proceeds support the Class of 2026.
🚨 Important Transportation Information for Friday January 30, 2026 🚨
With the temperatures expected to be so cold tomorrow morning, any walkers who would like to ride the bus may do so. Bus drivers have been instructed to stop for any children signaling them down.
Below is the process that should be followed:
✅ Signal the driver with a hand/arm wave.
✅ Wait safely on the sidewalk until the bus comes to a full stop.
If there are any changes, we will be sure to inform parents/families as soon as possible.
With the temperatures expected to be so cold tomorrow morning, any walkers who would like to ride the bus may do so. Bus drivers have been instructed to stop for any children signaling them down.
Below is the process that should be followed:
✅ Signal the driver with a hand/arm wave.
✅ Wait safely on the sidewalk until the bus comes to a full stop.
If there are any changes, we will be sure to inform parents/families as soon as possible.
🎳 Strike Out for Youth — Sign Up Today! 🎳
We’re sharing this on behalf of the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Join us Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Memory Lanes @ The Corona Club (196 Main Street, Groton) with time slots at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
✅ 2-person teams
✅ 9-Pin No-Tap Bowling (Get 9 = a strike!)
✅ Proceeds support Groton Summer Camp!
Registration (pay day of event):
• $25 cash / $30 credit card
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/bowling26
Please fill out a form for each person participating.
Questions? Email Keith Davenport: kd528@cornell.edu
We’re sharing this on behalf of the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Join us Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Memory Lanes @ The Corona Club (196 Main Street, Groton) with time slots at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
✅ 2-person teams
✅ 9-Pin No-Tap Bowling (Get 9 = a strike!)
✅ Proceeds support Groton Summer Camp!
Registration (pay day of event):
• $25 cash / $30 credit card
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/bowling26
Please fill out a form for each person participating.
Questions? Email Keith Davenport: kd528@cornell.edu
📣 PTO Update: Our January PTO meeting is now TODAY at 5:00 PM (time change due to a last-minute conflict).📍 Room 35
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Good Morning a few menu changes this week due to the snow day and late deliveries:
Elementary:
Tuesday- Pizza
Wednesday- Chili, Chips and Cheese
Thursday- French Toast Casserole, Sausage and Tater Tots
Friday- Hotdog with Baked Beans
High School:
Tuesday- Chili, Chips and Cheese
Wednesday-Hot dog with Baked Beans
Thursday- French Toast Casserole, Sausage and Tater Tots
Friday- Oven Roasted Chicken
Due to anticipated weather conditions, the Groton Central School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and take care. ❄️
Please stay safe, stay warm, and take care. ❄️
✨ NEW 21st Century After-School Club Opportunity: Dance Fitness! ✨
Grades 2–4 are invited to join Ms. Garrahan for a fun Dance Fitness Club—a great way to clear your mind, move your body, and have fun after school! 🎶🕺
📅 When: Mondays & Wednesdays after school
🗓️ Dates: 1/26, 1/28, 2/2, 2/4, 2/9, 2/11
📍 Where: Small Gym
✅ Spots are first come, first serve!
📄 Permission slips are available—please return them as soon as possible to reserve a spot!
Dance Fitness
#21stCentury #AfterSchoolClub #DanceFitness #GrotonElementary
Grades 2–4 are invited to join Ms. Garrahan for a fun Dance Fitness Club—a great way to clear your mind, move your body, and have fun after school! 🎶🕺
📅 When: Mondays & Wednesdays after school
🗓️ Dates: 1/26, 1/28, 2/2, 2/4, 2/9, 2/11
📍 Where: Small Gym
✅ Spots are first come, first serve!
📄 Permission slips are available—please return them as soon as possible to reserve a spot!
Dance Fitness
#21stCentury #AfterSchoolClub #DanceFitness #GrotonElementary
Come and dance the night away on February 13th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. This event is open to kids in grades UPK - 5th.
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult! All proceeds will benefit the Groton Senior Class of 2026!
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult! All proceeds will benefit the Groton Senior Class of 2026!
Groton Elementary is about to take part in a special, schoolwide shared reading event. On Friday, January 23rd, every family (UPK4- grade 5) will receive a copy of RUMP: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin and will be asked to read it together at home over the next few weeks. We are excited to bring this program back to our families for year 3! This year will be extra special as we will meet the book's author, Liesl Shurtliff, when she visits Groton Elementary School in March! We hope you will join us on this reading adventure!
🧘♀️ Yoga Class with Groton Recreation! 🧘♂️
Posting on behalf of the Town & Village of Groton Recreation Department.
Looking to move, stretch, and reset? Groton Recreation is offering Yoga Classes that blend Hatha + Vinyasa styles—connecting body, mind, and breath through an energizing series of postures and flowing movement.
✅ Open to all abilities
✅ Variety of yoga styles
✅ Mind-body connection
📌 Learn more + register here:
https://grotonny.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29884
Posting on behalf of the Town & Village of Groton Recreation Department.
Looking to move, stretch, and reset? Groton Recreation is offering Yoga Classes that blend Hatha + Vinyasa styles—connecting body, mind, and breath through an energizing series of postures and flowing movement.
✅ Open to all abilities
✅ Variety of yoga styles
✅ Mind-body connection
📌 Learn more + register here:
https://grotonny.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29884
🌟 Groton Elementary 21st Century After-School Opportunities 🌟
We’re excited to offer a few 21st Century after-school options for students—each designed to support learning, confidence, and connection with peers!
📚 Little Readers Club (Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell)
Thursdays: 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
Pick-up/transportation options included on the permission slip.
Return permission slip by: 1/22/26
🤝 Friendship Club (Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell – Library)
Wednesdays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4
Time: 3:00–4:15 PM
✅ First 15 spots (first come, first served)
🍎 Snacks are not provided—please pack a snack!
Return slips by: 1/21
📩 Be sure to check backpacks for permission slips and return them by the deadlines listed. We’re grateful to offer these supports and enrichment opportunities for our students! ❤️🦅
We’re excited to offer a few 21st Century after-school options for students—each designed to support learning, confidence, and connection with peers!
📚 Little Readers Club (Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell)
Thursdays: 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
Pick-up/transportation options included on the permission slip.
Return permission slip by: 1/22/26
🤝 Friendship Club (Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell – Library)
Wednesdays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4
Time: 3:00–4:15 PM
✅ First 15 spots (first come, first served)
🍎 Snacks are not provided—please pack a snack!
Return slips by: 1/21
📩 Be sure to check backpacks for permission slips and return them by the deadlines listed. We’re grateful to offer these supports and enrichment opportunities for our students! ❤️🦅
As we move into the second half of the school year, this is a reminder that the Groton Jr. Sr. High offers academic study hall after school on Monday-Thursday in the HS library. This is a great way for students to get caught up with school work, get extra help, or complete homework before they come home. Students just need to ask their teachers for an academic study hall pass. Parents, you can also reach out to specific teachers on Rooms to see if your child would benefit from going to academic study hall.
A late bus is also available to transport students home at 4:30pm.
A late bus is also available to transport students home at 4:30pm.
Congratulations, Red Hawk Student of the Month at TST Career and Technical BOCES!
🎉 21st Century After-School Programs are here! 🎉
Groton Elementary students have some awesome after-school opportunities coming up—creative, hands-on, and built for fun, teamwork, and imagination!
✅ LEGO Club (K–2) – Cafeteria
📅 Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM
👩🏫 With Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell | First 15 spots (first come, first served)
🍎 Please pack a snack
✅ LEGO Club (Grades 3–5) – Cafeteria
📅 Thursdays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM
👩🏫 With Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell | First 15 spots (first come, first served)
🍎 Please pack a snack
✅ Scrapbook Club – Library
📅 Mondays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/6, 1/13 | ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM
👩🏫 With Mrs. Cute, Mrs. Scaglione & Mrs. Swansbrough | First 15 spots
✅ Tiny Adventures (UPK & K)
📅 Wednesdays after school: Jan 21 – Mar 4
🧸 Sensory play + imagination + movement + outdoor exploration (weather permitting)
⭐ 12 spots (fall waiting list has priority)
✅ Imagine That! (Grades 1–2)
📅 Tuesdays after school: Jan 20 – Mar 3
🎨 Creativity, collaboration, art, building, problem-solving, and play
⭐ 12 spots (fall waiting list has priority; remaining spots filled at random)
✅ Buddy Builders Club – Small Gym
📅 Thursdays: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5
🤝 Activities focused on cooperation, communication, teamwork, and building skills
📌 Permission slips/registration forms are coming home—please return them as soon as possible. Spots are limited!
Groton Elementary students have some awesome after-school opportunities coming up—creative, hands-on, and built for fun, teamwork, and imagination!
✅ LEGO Club (K–2) – Cafeteria
📅 Wednesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM
👩🏫 With Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell | First 15 spots (first come, first served)
🍎 Please pack a snack
✅ LEGO Club (Grades 3–5) – Cafeteria
📅 Thursdays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM
👩🏫 With Mrs. Scaglione & Ms. Bell | First 15 spots (first come, first served)
🍎 Please pack a snack
✅ Scrapbook Club – Library
📅 Mondays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/6, 1/13 | ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM
👩🏫 With Mrs. Cute, Mrs. Scaglione & Mrs. Swansbrough | First 15 spots
✅ Tiny Adventures (UPK & K)
📅 Wednesdays after school: Jan 21 – Mar 4
🧸 Sensory play + imagination + movement + outdoor exploration (weather permitting)
⭐ 12 spots (fall waiting list has priority)
✅ Imagine That! (Grades 1–2)
📅 Tuesdays after school: Jan 20 – Mar 3
🎨 Creativity, collaboration, art, building, problem-solving, and play
⭐ 12 spots (fall waiting list has priority; remaining spots filled at random)
✅ Buddy Builders Club – Small Gym
📅 Thursdays: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5
🤝 Activities focused on cooperation, communication, teamwork, and building skills
📌 Permission slips/registration forms are coming home—please return them as soon as possible. Spots are limited!
Congratulations, Red Hawk Students of the Month at TST Career and Technical BOCES!
Congressman Josh Riley Visits Groton STEAM Lab:
A Look at Innovation, Community & Opportunity
The Groton Recreation Department asked us to share the following opportunity for our Redhawks 🏀
Basketball Skills & Drills registration is now OPEN for students in Kindergarten–4th Grade!
📅 Saturdays, Jan. 10–Feb. 7
Kindergarten: 9:00–9:45 AM
1st Grade: 9:45–10:30 AM
2nd Grade: 10:30–11:15 AM
📅 3rd & 4th Grade: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 6–Jan. 29, 5:00–6:00 PM
💲 Registration fee: $25
For more information and to register, visit www.grotonnyrecreation.com
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Come build your skills, have fun, and hoop with friends! 🏀
Basketball Skills & Drills registration is now OPEN for students in Kindergarten–4th Grade!
📅 Saturdays, Jan. 10–Feb. 7
Kindergarten: 9:00–9:45 AM
1st Grade: 9:45–10:30 AM
2nd Grade: 10:30–11:15 AM
📅 3rd & 4th Grade: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 6–Jan. 29, 5:00–6:00 PM
💲 Registration fee: $25
For more information and to register, visit www.grotonnyrecreation.com
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Come build your skills, have fun, and hoop with friends! 🏀
