GD Family and Community Programs

Winter Movie Night

Parent Reminders for Drop Off Procedure

As we head into our winter season, this is a good time to 

provide a few reminders about the parent drop off procedure in 

the morning.

1. We encourage children to let themselves out of the car when

    signaled by the greeter.  We do not expect parents to get 

    out of the car.  If your child needs assistance, please just let 

    us know. 

2. A child should never exit the car on the inside of the circle, 

    walk in front, in back or between vehicles. A child should 

    always exit the car on the sidewalk side of the circle as this 

    is the safest way.

 

3. Always pull as far forward as possible or where signaled by

    the greeter before stopping and letting your child out. This 

    will prevent a back up in the driveway and on Main Street.

    Thank you for your support in making this a safe and 

    efficient process. 

Cub Scout Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale

Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of the Florence Roche staff, I would like to wish all of our families a happy and safe Thanksgiving break.  We are grateful for all that you do in support of our work with students.  I hope you enjoy a few relaxing moments with family and friends over these next few days.

Brian

Outdoor Recess

We will plan for outdoor recess throughout the winter months unless it is a soaking rain or combined temperature and windchill below 20 degrees.  Please send your children to school with the appropriate outerwear in order for them to stay warm and dry while playing in, on or around the snow.  Boots or a solid waterproof shoe are a good choice for walking through and climbing on the snow.  Snow pants are required for students wanting to roll around in the snow.  Hats and mittens/gloves will keep us comfortable on these cold days.  Thank you for your support in helping to keep out students warm and dry.

Having fun in the snow!

Girl Scout Information

Parent Conferences

Thank you for all that you do to make the conference experience positive and productive for our parents.  I know how exhausting these conversations can be.  I saw many smiling parents walking to and from your conferences.  Thank you again and enjoy a well deserved long weekend. 

Thank you for Dinner!

Thank you to all of our parents for putting together such a delicious spread for our conference night dinner.  We appreciate your kindness.  

Please Note the Date Change for the GDRHS Haunted House

Announcement from GD Lacrosse

GROTON DUNSTABLE BOYS AND GIRLS LACROSSE

Invites all K – 8th Graders for LAX-TOBERFEST October 26th, 2018 from 12:30 pm – 2 pm @ Florence Roche Field ∗ Come learn why the fastest game on 2 feet is also the fastest growing sport in America ∗ Fun, Games, and Snacks for all new & experienced players ∗ Discounted T-Shirts and Sweat Shirts Available ∗ Registration available at the event

∗ For more information please visit our website: www.gdylax.org Email: secretary@gdylax.org

Red Sox Spirit Day

In support of our home town Red Sox playing in the World Series, the Florence Roche community will hold a Red Sox Spirit Day on Friday, October 26th.  Students are encouraged to wear their Red Sox gear or colors to school that day.  If the Red Sox are not your team, than you are welcome to wear your favorite team's colors in support of baseball and the World Series.

Evacuation Drill

Today we successfully completed an evacuation drill.  As a part of our yearly safety plan, our school community practices fire, evacuation and lockdown drills with staff and students.  We would need to evacuate the building during any circumstance that would be deemed unsafe for us to remain inside.  This could happen during the winter months if we lost our heat for an extended period of time among other possible scenarios.  In the event of an actual evacuation, students would be escorted by our staff and representatives from our public safety departments to the American Legion Post on Hollis Street.  

Today's drill had the students and staff evacuate the building and meet on the emergency access road adjacent to our rear parking area.  We evacuated the building in approximately 5 minutes.  Students competed the drill in a quiet and orderly manner and I commended them for their response to our drill.