Oct. 31 - Full Day Friday, Dismissal at 3:12 pm

Nov. 4 - No School - District-wide Professional Development Day

Nov. 3 - Grade 3 Plimoth Plantation Trip

Nov. 11 - No School - Veteran's Day

Nov. 24 - 4th Annual Turkey Trot (Raindate 11/25)

Nov. 24 & 25 - Half-Day - Parent Conferences - Dismissal at 12:17 pm

Nov. 26 - District-Wide Half-Day - Dismissal at 12:07 pm

Nov. 27 & 28 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

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.

🐯 Ti-GRRR Community Highlights

📚A huge thank you to our amazing PTO and dedicated parent volunteers for making our Scholastic Book Fair Week such a wonderful success! This annual event continues to be one of the highlights of the fall, sparking excitement for reading and filling our school with book-loving energy.

As soon as the final page was turned, we roll right into our 🎃 Monster Mash celebration this evening — a favorite tradition that brings the spirit of the season to life for our students and families. From costumes to laughter, food, photos and plenty of dancing (or running around), we look forward to seeing you tonight!

As we enjoy our fall festivities together, it’s a great time to revisit the expectations our former 4th-grade students created to guide positive behavior at school events. Their message reminds us that when everyone does their part, every Swallow Union gathering can be welcoming, safe, and fun for all.

GDEF

Are you looking for a unique way to recognize the hard work and impact a Teacher, Administrator, or Other Staff/Community Member have had on your child?
GDEF Teaching Stars are the perfect gift! They are a great way to say "Thank You" while helping to enrich the schools in the form of a donation to GDEF.

Do you have an amazing team working with your child this year, and can’t decide which one to give a Teaching Star to?
Give them a Team Star Award! GDEF is now offering Team Star Awards, where you can make one donation recognizing up to four recipients. Each member will receive their own certificate.

This could include any combination of Teachers, Room Assistants, Guidance Counselors, Special Education Team, etc. You pick!

*This information is pulled right from GDEF's website -please check it out HERE.

Check out our PTO UPDATE | Smore Newsletters containing lots of great info, including links to events! Some highlights include:

Monster Mash TONIGHT - Friday, October 24, 5:30 at SU. If you haven't purchased a ticket, you can do so at the door for $7/person, or $25/family. Please have donations dropped off that morning, as well as pumpkins for the pumpkin decorating contest. It's not too late to sign up for a volunteer spot, either! Check out our LinkTree below.

Book Fair - The fair will be open during the Monster Mash.

SquareOne Art - get those holiday gifts done early by purchasing your student's artwork on dozens of items! Orders can be placed in the LinkTree below.

TRIVIA NIGHT - save the date! The evening of November 21 at the Pepperell VFW. Start grabbing your smart friends for a team!

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 hiring a mobile coffee van to show up on a half day! 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 - last chance to grab this bonus is 10/31.

LinkTree: Swallow Union PTO | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Join Us!
You’re invited to a casual morning of conversation and connection with other parents and caregivers on Thursday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m. at The Farmhouse Cafe. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat about special education resources, experiences, and support.
See the attached flyer for full details — we hope to see you there!