Hats off to our 21st Century Wearable Art Club! Today, students used fabric markers, iron-on patches, and their creativity to design one-of-a-kind hats. It was a great day of imagination, self-expression, and wearable art fun!
#GrotonElementary #21stCenturyProgram #WearableArtClub #CreativeKids
#GrotonElementary #21stCenturyProgram #WearableArtClub #CreativeKids
Groton Elementary School is now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year.
We are now accepting registrations for: UPK for 3- and 4-year-olds and Kindergarten for children turning 5 by 12/1/26
Please call the Groton Elementary Main Office at 607-898-5853 for more information or to begin the registration process.
#GrotonRedHawks
We are now accepting registrations for: UPK for 3- and 4-year-olds and Kindergarten for children turning 5 by 12/1/26
Please call the Groton Elementary Main Office at 607-898-5853 for more information or to begin the registration process.
#GrotonRedHawks
Our latest Channel 60 newscast is now live. 🎥
This episode features our 5th Grade Leaders Club News Reporters sharing the Joke of the Week, fun This Week in History facts, and our Positivity Project words. Thank you to our Leaders Club for helping bring this weekly newscast to our school community and for serving as our student news team.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/AT0mka3md6Y?si=iWWcpcHbyvW0OxfJ
This episode features our 5th Grade Leaders Club News Reporters sharing the Joke of the Week, fun This Week in History facts, and our Positivity Project words. Thank you to our Leaders Club for helping bring this weekly newscast to our school community and for serving as our student news team.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/AT0mka3md6Y?si=iWWcpcHbyvW0OxfJ
We have created a YouTube playlist for our Groton Elementary News Channel News Newscast that includes all episodes from 2024 through the present.
This playlist gives families and community members one place to access our newscasts and look back at school announcements, student features, and highlights from throughout the school year.
A special thank you to our Leaders Club for serving as our news team and helping make these broadcasts possible.
Playlist Link:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&si=Pw0Qh1He_9IDKfO5
This playlist gives families and community members one place to access our newscasts and look back at school announcements, student features, and highlights from throughout the school year.
A special thank you to our Leaders Club for serving as our news team and helping make these broadcasts possible.
Playlist Link:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnpGmFs2KruJPFBhNIS65U7y6Hp9Ew4j&si=Pw0Qh1He_9IDKfO5
Valentine’s Dance Photos Are Now Available ❤️
We are excited to share photos from our Valentine’s Dance. Because Facebook limits the number of photos we can upload at one time, the pictures were shared in multiple posts.
You can find them on our district Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063628117620
Please look for:
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 1 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbhMjuS9B/
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 2 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/183MgwFLYD/
Thank you for helping make this event so special!!!
We are excited to share photos from our Valentine’s Dance. Because Facebook limits the number of photos we can upload at one time, the pictures were shared in multiple posts.
You can find them on our district Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063628117620
Please look for:
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 1 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbhMjuS9B/
Valentine’s Dance Photos – Part 2 Link - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/183MgwFLYD/
Thank you for helping make this event so special!!!
We are so excited to welcome author Liesl Shurtliff to Groton on Tuesday, March 10th! 📚✨
Our students have loved reading Rump as part of our One School, One Book experience, and we cannot wait for this special opportunity to meet the author behind the story. Experiences like this help bring reading to life and inspire a love of books, imagination, and storytelling in our students.
We are looking forward to a wonderful day at Groton! 📖
#GrotonCSD #GrotonElementary #AuthorVisit #LieslShurtliff #Rump #OneSchoolOneBook #LoveOfReading
Our students have loved reading Rump as part of our One School, One Book experience, and we cannot wait for this special opportunity to meet the author behind the story. Experiences like this help bring reading to life and inspire a love of books, imagination, and storytelling in our students.
We are looking forward to a wonderful day at Groton! 📖
#GrotonCSD #GrotonElementary #AuthorVisit #LieslShurtliff #Rump #OneSchoolOneBook #LoveOfReading
As our One School, One Book event comes to an end, we are excited to invite our school community to a special evening with David Black, Magician!
This year, Groton Elementary students took part in reading Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff as our One School, One Book selection. We are looking forward to celebrating the end of this shared reading experience with a fun-filled night of magic, wonder, and family enjoyment.
🪄 Wednesday, March 18
📍 Groton Elementary School
⏰ Show: 6:00–7:00 PM
📝 Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM
This event is open to students in UPK3 through Grade 5, and students must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see you there for a magical evening at GES!
#GrotonElementary #OneSchoolOneBook #Rump #LieslShurtliff #EveningOfMagic #GrotonCSD #FamilyEngagement
💥📚 POW! Comic Book Club is coming to GES! 🎨✍️
As part of our 21st Century After-School Program, students will read comics, discuss them, and create their very own comics with Mrs. Marchewka!
✅ Who: 3rd–5th Grade
🗓 When: After school Mondays & Wednesdays
📅 Dates: March 2 – April 15
⚠️ Limited spots available — sign up as soon as possible!
#GrotonElementary #21stCentury #AfterSchoolProgram #ComicBookClub #CreateReadDraw #StudentCreativity
As part of our 21st Century After-School Program, students will read comics, discuss them, and create their very own comics with Mrs. Marchewka!
✅ Who: 3rd–5th Grade
🗓 When: After school Mondays & Wednesdays
📅 Dates: March 2 – April 15
⚠️ Limited spots available — sign up as soon as possible!
#GrotonElementary #21stCentury #AfterSchoolProgram #ComicBookClub #CreateReadDraw #StudentCreativity
📚✨ Author Visit Coming to Groton! ✨📚
We’re excited to share that New York Times bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff will be visiting our school on Monday, March 10 for several fun, interactive presentations with our students!
Want a signed copy of one of her books? Families can pre-order now through February 24 and receive 10% off using code: Groton at checkout. Orders will be shipped to the school, signed on the day of the visit, and sent home with students.
✅ Pre-order link: www.lieslshurtliff.com/virtualstore
(or scan the QR code on the flyer)
📌 Already have a copy at home? Feel free to send it in on March 10—Liesl is happy to sign books purchased elsewhere too!
We’re looking forward to a fun and inspiring day! 💙📖
#GrotonElementary #AuthorVisit #LieslShurtliff #ReadingCommunity #FamilyEngagement #LiteracyMatters
We’re excited to share that New York Times bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff will be visiting our school on Monday, March 10 for several fun, interactive presentations with our students!
Want a signed copy of one of her books? Families can pre-order now through February 24 and receive 10% off using code: Groton at checkout. Orders will be shipped to the school, signed on the day of the visit, and sent home with students.
✅ Pre-order link: www.lieslshurtliff.com/virtualstore
(or scan the QR code on the flyer)
📌 Already have a copy at home? Feel free to send it in on March 10—Liesl is happy to sign books purchased elsewhere too!
We’re looking forward to a fun and inspiring day! 💙📖
#GrotonElementary #AuthorVisit #LieslShurtliff #ReadingCommunity #FamilyEngagement #LiteracyMatters
🧱✨ BRIDGE Girls is coming to the Cortland YWCA! ✨🧱
Looking for a fun, hands-on opportunity for your child to build confidence and friendships? BRIDGE Girls is a free LEGO® program for girls ages 8–12, launching as a 12-week program starting February 2026.
Participants will build with LEGO® while strengthening teamwork, problem-solving, and social connections — one brick at a time!
✅ Important note: BRIDGE Girls is offered as part of the GEMS research study, so families will need to enroll in the study to participate. (Full details will be shared with interested families before the program begins.)
📲 To learn more: scan the QR code on the flyer or email Jason Page at jason.page@cortland.edu
Looking for a fun, hands-on opportunity for your child to build confidence and friendships? BRIDGE Girls is a free LEGO® program for girls ages 8–12, launching as a 12-week program starting February 2026.
Participants will build with LEGO® while strengthening teamwork, problem-solving, and social connections — one brick at a time!
✅ Important note: BRIDGE Girls is offered as part of the GEMS research study, so families will need to enroll in the study to participate. (Full details will be shared with interested families before the program begins.)
📲 To learn more: scan the QR code on the flyer or email Jason Page at jason.page@cortland.edu
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
🧪✨ 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.
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!
🎳 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!
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!
