Jan. 16 - Elementary Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

Jan. 19 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Feb. 6 - District Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

Feb. 13 - Elementary Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

Feb. 16-20 - Vacation Week - No School

Feb. 27 - Full Day - Dismissal at 3:12 pm

District Calendar/Website

Be sure to visit our Live Feed section of the website for weekly highlights of teaching and learning, both inside and outside the classroom.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Families

As we begin our first newsletter of 2026, I want to extend a sincere thank you to our Swallow Union families for your incredible thoughtfulness during the holiday season. Our staff felt truly appreciated through the generous gifts, kind words, and time spent volunteering in classrooms.

Your support made our final week before the holiday break a busy one, but also a joyful and meaningful reminder of the strong partnership we share. The care you show our school community does not go unnoticed.

The Swallow Union staff are beyond grateful to be thought of and supported, and we look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead.

Thank you for all that you do to make Swallow Union such a special place.

GDEF Teaching Stars Awarded

We are proud to share that the Dias Family recognized Mrs. Jankowski (Grade 4) and Ms. Rozzi (Grade 2) with a GDEF Teaching Star Recognition Award. This special honor celebrates their dedication, passion, and positive impact on our students each day.

The Teaching Star Recognition Award not only supports the important work of GDEF but also serves as a meaningful way for families to let our teachers know just how valued and appreciated they are. Congratulations to Mrs. Jankowski and Ms. Rozzi on this well-deserved recognition!

Are you looking for a unique way to recognize a Teacher, Administrator, or Other Staff/Community Member for their hard work and impact they’ve had on your child? GDEF Teaching Stars are the perfect (easy!) gift! They are a great way to say "Thank You" while helping to enrich the schools in the form of a donation to the Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF). Learn more here about how to show an educator how much they are appreciated with a Teaching Star: https://www.gdefinc.org/teaching-star.

SU Hockey Night at UMass RiverHawks - January 24 at 6:05pm, order tickets in the LinkTree.

Restaurant Night - February 11. Let Kyndra's Kitchen cook dinner for you! Orders are due by Feb 6, and can be picked up at SU from 4:30-6 on Feb 11. Place your order in the link within the LinkTree.

Tiger Twist - Friday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 at SU. Stay tuned for more info!

Next PTO General Meeting - March 5 at 7pm. We are considering a virtual option as attendance in person has been low.

Fun Fridays - show your appreciation for our awesome staff by signing up for a Fun Friday! Our goal is to host two a month. Feel free to get creative or do something simple like having your class make sweet cards to put in the teacher's mailboxes! Sign up in the LinkTree below.

Box Tops - a super easy way to donate to the school without paying! See the referral link in the LinkTree.

Did you know the PTO will spend over $33,000 on programs for Swallow Union this year? Check out our PTO Monthly Newsletter for more details.

LinkTree: Swallow Union PTO | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

GD Youth Baseball: Winter Clinic Registration is Open!

Our Winter Clinics are coming to Lawrence Academy's Stone Athletic Center! The Winter Skills Clinic is a six-week indoor training program designed to help players stay active in the off-season and sharpen their fundamental baseball skills. 

Two 6-week sessions:

Session 1: Jan 11 - Feb 15

Session 2: Feb 22 - Mar 29

Every Sunday:

Rookies (4-5pm)

Minors (5-6pm)

Majors/Babe Ruth (6-7pm)

$50 per player for a 6-week session.

Whether you're picking up a bat for the first time or looking to take your game to the next level, our clinics offer instruction that will keep your players active in the off-season.

https://gdyouthbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/087596486