March 6 - Kindergarten Registration Opens & Elementary Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

March 8 - Daylight Saving Time

March 14 - Elementary Science Fair (at Florenche Roche)

March 20 - Elementary Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

March 23 - 27 - Scholastic Spring Book Fair

March 27 - District Half-Day/Conferences - Dismissal at 12:17 pm & Tiger Twist 5:30-7:30 pm

April 3 - Elementary Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

April 6 & 8 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS

April 7 & 9 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS

April 10 - District Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

April 20 - 24 - No School - Spring Vacation

April 28 - GDRMS Students Visit with 4th Grade - 9:00 am

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.

Our school proudly celebrated Read Across America with one of our favorite traditions, Community Reading Day!

We were thrilled to welcome members of our community into our classrooms to share the joy of reading with our students. From local leaders and first responders to parents and community partners, each guest brought a special story to our day.

Thank you to all of our wonderful guest readers for taking time out of your busy schedules to make today so meaningful. Your presence made a difference, and our students were inspired by you!

We are grateful for such an amazing community!

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We were excited to host children’s author Jason Viola as part of our Read Across America celebration! Mr. Viola writes engaging and informative books that get kids excited about reading and learning. His works include titles in the Science Comics graphic novel series, such as Science Comics: Elephants – Living Large, Science Comics: The Digestive System, and Science Comics: Polar Bears — all designed to make science fun and accessible through colorful illustrations and storytelling.

He is also the author of Critter Chat: World Wild Web, a playful book that imagines what it would be like if animals had their own internet chats — blending humor with real animal facts that delight young readers.

During his visit, students had the chance to meet Mr. Viola, hear him read from one of his books, ask questions about writing and creativity, and get their books autographed.

We’re so grateful to have had him with us and thank him for inspiring our students to think big and explore the world through books.

Please visit the LIVE FEED section of our website for photos of these events.

Science Fair - Saturday, March 14, 9:30am, FloRo. We are still in need of volunteers and judges, see LinkTree for sign-ups.

Tiger Twist - Friday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 at SU. We're still looking for a 1st grade parent to take on coordinating the event. Purchase tickets in the LinkTree below.

Pottery Night - Thursday, April 16, 6pm at SU. Time to Clay will bring in items selected in advance for students and families to paint. They will then fire up the items in their kiln and will be returned about 2 weeks later, just in time for Mother's Day! Registration coming soon.

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 newsletter in the LinkTree for more details

Next PTO General Meeting - June 3 at 7pm at the SU library. Annual board elections take place, please consider joining to keep our wonderful events going!

LinkTree: Swallow Union PTO | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Volunteers, Judges, & Donations Needed

The Science Fair is coming up and we are in great need of more judges, volunteers, and donations for the refreshment stand! 

Judges can be parents, teachers, or community members - it is very structured and rewarding. Volunteers are also needed for many areas. Even if your child is not participating in the fair, this is a great way to see what it's all about. Come volunteer and stay for the Wacky Science Show! Sales from the refreshment stand help cover the cost of the fair, so all donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help!

Signup: Science Fair Volunteers & Donations

Any questions? Email us at GDK4SF@gmail.com

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