📸 Friendship Club Fun! 💫
This week, our Friendship Club spent time building connections and spreading kindness throughout Groton Elementary! Students created friendship bracelets while learning new things about their partners, then colored uplifting pictures with positive messages to hang around our halls. 🌈
We love seeing our students work together to make our school an even brighter and more caring place! ❤️
This week, our Friendship Club spent time building connections and spreading kindness throughout Groton Elementary! Students created friendship bracelets while learning new things about their partners, then colored uplifting pictures with positive messages to hang around our halls. 🌈
We love seeing our students work together to make our school an even brighter and more caring place! ❤️
🏀 Youth Travel Basketball Registration is OPEN!
We’re sharing this on behalf of the Groton Recreation Department — registration for 4th–6th grade travel basketball teams is now live!
✅ Learn more and register here: www.grotonnyrecreation.com
📅 Don’t wait — spots fill quickly!
📍 Open to Groton and surrounding communities.
If you have any questions, please contact the Groton Recreation Department directly through their website or social media pages.
We’re sharing this on behalf of the Groton Recreation Department — registration for 4th–6th grade travel basketball teams is now live!
✅ Learn more and register here: www.grotonnyrecreation.com
📅 Don’t wait — spots fill quickly!
📍 Open to Groton and surrounding communities.
If you have any questions, please contact the Groton Recreation Department directly through their website or social media pages.
Reminder: School is closed on Monday, October 13th.
Fire Drill Notification for Tuesday, October 14th.
Just a reminder, today is picture day at GES for all grades.
Groton French Club's Annual Craft Show!
Discover Your True Colors workshop ~ 10/25 ~ To register or for more information - email: atwitchell@grotoncs.org
Register today!
https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/open-family-play-20252026/
Questions? Contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu or (607) 272 - 2292 ext.247
https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/open-family-play-20252026/
Questions? Contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu or (607) 272 - 2292 ext.247
The BEAD-TASTIC CLUB is cancelled for today. This club will start next Tuesday, October 14th.
On Friday, Mrs. Owens’ and Mrs. Hubbard’s classes participated in a walking field trip around Groton to kick off their new unit on family and community.
As part of their learning, students are exploring the roles of local businesses and the different careers that support a community. Leading up to the trip, they reflected on what makes their own community special, created personalized maps, and practiced basic map-reading skills.
During the field trip, students visited a variety of local businesses, checking off each stop along their route. This hands-on experience helped students make meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world around them.
As part of their learning, students are exploring the roles of local businesses and the different careers that support a community. Leading up to the trip, they reflected on what makes their own community special, created personalized maps, and practiced basic map-reading skills.
During the field trip, students visited a variety of local businesses, checking off each stop along their route. This hands-on experience helped students make meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world around them.
Homecoming Game - Tonight - 7 PM
Please drive slowly in the school parking lots especially during student arrival and dismissal.
🎨✨ 21st Century Club Alert! ✨🎨
Our 4th & 5th graders have an exciting opportunity to explore their creativity this fall with the Clay Jewelry Club!
Students will:
🌟 Master the basics of polymer clay
🌟 Experiment with fun techniques and styles
🌟 Create their own signature jewelry pieces to take home
📅 Wednesdays, 3:15–4:15 PM (Oct. 8 – Dec. 17)
📍 Room 24 – Mrs. Caragher, Mrs. Cute & Mrs. Slade
🚨 First 15 participants will be accepted!
📄 Permission slips have been sent home with students.
Return completed permission slips to Mrs. Caragher in Room 24 by Friday, October 3, 2025 to secure your child’s spot!
This hands-on club blends art, design, and problem-solving—perfect for developing 21st century skills like creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Our 4th & 5th graders have an exciting opportunity to explore their creativity this fall with the Clay Jewelry Club!
Students will:
🌟 Master the basics of polymer clay
🌟 Experiment with fun techniques and styles
🌟 Create their own signature jewelry pieces to take home
📅 Wednesdays, 3:15–4:15 PM (Oct. 8 – Dec. 17)
📍 Room 24 – Mrs. Caragher, Mrs. Cute & Mrs. Slade
🚨 First 15 participants will be accepted!
📄 Permission slips have been sent home with students.
Return completed permission slips to Mrs. Caragher in Room 24 by Friday, October 3, 2025 to secure your child’s spot!
This hands-on club blends art, design, and problem-solving—perfect for developing 21st century skills like creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
🌟 21st Century Learning Opportunity! 🌟
Groton Elementary students in Grades 3–5 are invited to join Mrs. Slade & Mrs. Wilkins after school to Learn Sign Language! 👐💜
📅 When: Tuesdays after school, 3:00–4:15 PM
🗓 Dates: October 7 – November 25, 2025
This program helps students grow 21st-century skills such as communication, inclusion, and cultural understanding—all while learning American Sign Language in a fun, supportive setting.
✅ Limited spots available — Parents will be notified by 10/03
📄 Return the sign-up sheet to school to reserve your child’s spot!
Let’s celebrate language, connection, and inclusion at Groton Elementary! 🌈✨
Groton Elementary students in Grades 3–5 are invited to join Mrs. Slade & Mrs. Wilkins after school to Learn Sign Language! 👐💜
📅 When: Tuesdays after school, 3:00–4:15 PM
🗓 Dates: October 7 – November 25, 2025
This program helps students grow 21st-century skills such as communication, inclusion, and cultural understanding—all while learning American Sign Language in a fun, supportive setting.
✅ Limited spots available — Parents will be notified by 10/03
📄 Return the sign-up sheet to school to reserve your child’s spot!
Let’s celebrate language, connection, and inclusion at Groton Elementary! 🌈✨
🌟 Tonight’s Books at Night Adventure 🌟
What happens when you open a book full of RULES?
You meet Mrs. Peck, one of Groton Elementary’s amazing Teaching Assistants, ready to guide you through The Book of Rules!
📖 Why This Book is a Must-Read
Author Jory John (you may know him from The Bad Seed or The Cool Bean) loves to take big life lessons and wrap them in funny, unexpected stories kids can’t put down. In The Book of Rules, Jory flips the idea of “rules” on its head — making them silly, memorable, and meaningful all at once.
🎨 Illustrations that Jump Off the Page
Illustrator Aleshia Jensen adds a playful spark to every page. Her bright, expressive art helps kids see that rules aren’t just words — they’re a chance to imagine, create, and giggle.
👀 Look For These While You Watch
Which rule in the story is your favorite?
Can you spot the silliest picture hidden in the illustrations?
How would you write your OWN classroom or bedtime rule?
🎥 Click below to join Mrs. Peck as she reads! - The link will take you to our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GKzasWTtd/
What happens when you open a book full of RULES?
You meet Mrs. Peck, one of Groton Elementary’s amazing Teaching Assistants, ready to guide you through The Book of Rules!
📖 Why This Book is a Must-Read
Author Jory John (you may know him from The Bad Seed or The Cool Bean) loves to take big life lessons and wrap them in funny, unexpected stories kids can’t put down. In The Book of Rules, Jory flips the idea of “rules” on its head — making them silly, memorable, and meaningful all at once.
🎨 Illustrations that Jump Off the Page
Illustrator Aleshia Jensen adds a playful spark to every page. Her bright, expressive art helps kids see that rules aren’t just words — they’re a chance to imagine, create, and giggle.
👀 Look For These While You Watch
Which rule in the story is your favorite?
Can you spot the silliest picture hidden in the illustrations?
How would you write your OWN classroom or bedtime rule?
🎥 Click below to join Mrs. Peck as she reads! - The link will take you to our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GKzasWTtd/
Our next fire drill is scheduled for Monday, September 29th.
Picture Day at GES is Friday, October 10th.
The Groton Central School Track & Field area is currently CLOSED until further notice due to scheduled maintenance work.
The girls modified soccer did it again with a 4-0 shutout against Whitney Point.
Goals were scored by Zandria Blake (1), Brooke Powers (1) and Alyssa Majia (2).
Assists came from: Maci Portzline, Natalie Townsend and Alyssa Majia.
Goals were scored by Zandria Blake (1), Brooke Powers (1) and Alyssa Majia (2).
Assists came from: Maci Portzline, Natalie Townsend and Alyssa Majia.
Attached is important information regarding the supervision of children under 14 at afterschool events.
