Groton Elementary School

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES!!!!

8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony!!

If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. O'Brien.

R E M I N D E R GCS budget and BOE elections are today! 12-9 PM in the District Office

June 2026 Regents Schedule

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Groton Elementary School! ✨📚

Join us in the Small Gymnasium from May 26 – June 2, 2026 during school days only.

Book Fair Hours:
📖 Daily: 8:00–8:30 AM
📖 Monday, both Tuesdays, Wednesday & Friday: 3:15–4:30 PM
📖 Thursday: 4:00–6:00 PM

Families can also visit our Book Fair online here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grotonelementaryschool

We can’t wait to help our students find books they are excited to read! 📚❤️

The Jr/Sr PTO's 2026 Color Run is fast approaching.
It will be held at the High School May 31st at 2pm.
Visit Groton Jr/Sr PTO on Facebook or go to https://grotonpto.square.site/ to register.
Online registration is open until 5/30/2026 at 12pm.
Email hpto@grotoncs.org with any questions.

SENIOR TRIP INFO!!!!

🚨GES will be practicing a lockdown drill on Thursday, May 14th. 🚓

IMPORTANT DATES

Last Day for Grades 9–12: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Last Day of School for Students in UPK–8: Thursday, June 18, 2026

More info to come regarding any end of year activities!

Students from Early College High School (ECHS), along with several of their peers, visited the SUNY Oswego Open House. During the visit, students participated in guided walking tours led by current SUNY Oswego students, who shared personal experiences and insights about campus life. Attendees also explored the Information Fair, where they connected with academic departments and college offices to learn more about majors, programs, and campus resources. To round out the experience, students enjoyed a meal in the dining hall, giving them a firsthand look at daily life on campus. The trip provided students with a meaningful introduction to the college experience and encouraged them to start thinking about their future educational goals.

🌸🐝 PTO Annual Spring Dance 🐝🌸

Join us for our annual Spring Dance on Friday, May 29th from 6:00–7:30 PM!

Families are invited to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and fun. Concessions will be available.

Reminder: Every child must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to see you there! 🌼

Reminder: GES Science Fair

Please join us for the GES Science Fair on Thursday, May 14th, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the GES STEAM Lab.

We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the Jr./Sr. High School Honor Roll and High Honor Roll Recipients for the 3rd Quarter Marking Period!!

Congratulations to the Jr./Sr. High School Honor Roll and High Honor Roll Recipients for the 3rd Quarter Marking Period!!

All are WELCOME!!!! Come take a look at what art projects everyone has been working hard on this school year!
District Art Show will be held in the Middle School Gym on Tuesday May 19, 2026 from 5-8 PM!

Sharing on behalf of Groton Youth Services:

☀️ Time for adventure! Registration is now open for Groton Summer Camp!

📅 July 6 – August 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🕓 Aftercare available from 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Camp includes:
🍽️ Free breakfast and lunch
🏃 Outdoor games
🏊 Swimming
🎨 Arts & crafts
⭐ Weekly themes

Cost: $200 per week
Aftercare: $25 per week

Register now: https://bit.ly/grotoncamp

☕ CoffeeMania Reminder! ☕

Don’t forget — CoffeeMania orders are due Friday, May 1st!

Please make sure your child’s full name is written on the envelope before turning it in.

Checks can be made payable to GPTO.

Thank you for supporting GPTO and Groton Elementary! Any questions, please contact Malley Bowen.

🎶 Upcoming Groton Spring Concerts! 🎶

Join us as we celebrate the hard work and talent of our Groton student musicians at our upcoming spring concerts!

📅 Tuesday, May 5
🎵 Combined Spring Concert
Featuring 4th–6th Grade Instrumental & Choral Ensembles and the Groton Community Band
📍 Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium
⏰ 6:30 PM

📅 Tuesday, May 12
🎵 7th–12th Grade Spring Concert
Featuring Wind Ensemble, High School Chorus, 7/8th Grade Band, and 7/8th Grade Chorus
📍 Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium
⏰ 6:30 PM

We hope to see our families and community come out to support our amazing musicians! ❤️🎼

#GrotonCSD #GrotonMusic #SpringConcert #RedhawkPride

Last weekend, members of the Interact Club volunteered to clean up the Groton Rural
Cemetery. They worked together to collect and stack branches, remove damaged flags, and
pick up trash around the grounds.
This experience helped students contribute to their community while building skills in teamwork,
cooperation, responsibility, and organization. It also reinforced the importance of service and
taking pride in their community.

🧪✨ REMINDER ✨🧪

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! 😊

🚨 Groton Pride on the National Stage! 🥎💙💛

Congratulations to Groton CSD graduate Elisa Allen on making history as the new Home Run Queen of Binghamton Softball! Elisa blasted career home run #45, breaking the program’s all-time home run record — an incredible accomplishment and a testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent.

We are so proud to celebrate one of our own representing Groton with excellence at Binghamton University. 👏

Special thanks and credit to the writers and sources sharing Elisa’s story, including:

🔗 Binghamton Athletics Official Story:
https://binghamtonbearcats.com/news/2026/4/21/allen-breakes-softball-all-time-home-run-record.aspx

🔗 SUNY Binghamton Facebook Feature:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E3a9r8DTU/

Take a moment to check out these great stories celebrating Elisa’s historic milestone. Pictures were also taken by Binghamton University.

Congratulations, Elisa — your Groton family is cheering you on!

#GrotonPride #BinghamtonSoftball #HomeRunQueen #Bearcats #GrotonCSD #StudentAthleteSuccess