Dear GCS Families, “…What really matters is not what we bought but what we built; not what we got but what we shared; not our competence but our character; and not our success, but our significance. Live a life that matters. Live a life of love.” (author unknown) Love Grows… the lyrics to the song… Read More
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Celebrating Children, Families, and Educators
May, 2017Dear GCS Families, We were true “Bucket Fillers” as we celebrated NAEYC Week of the Young Child together as a school community. Classrooms enjoyed special activities, and we ended the week with our annual school-wide “Peace Picnics” at our GCS Peace Pole. A tremendous thank you goes to our GCS families for all of the… Read More
Thank You To our Spruce Up Team!
May, 2017A Message From the Director: Dear GCS Families, I hope you have had the chance to admire all of the amazing work that was done on our school grounds this past weekend. It is always a telltale sign when you can smell the fresh aroma of bark mulch walking through the parking lot. We had… Read More
Making Connections and Caring
Apr, 2017Sergeant Curran Huff Making connections with different people and places, different ages and stages, is something we encourage and highly value at GCS! We would like to share a recent story of connection and caring from the Aqua Room… Curran Huff is an Army Sergeant stationed in Afghanistan. His family has many connections with Groton… Read More
Mathematicians in the Making!
Mar, 2017Supporting the Development of Young Mathematicians Our Curriculum Day this week was so wonderful. It is always so incredibly valuable to gather together as an entire staff for collaboration and training, so we truly appreciate the time. We are continuing our focus on our year-long theme of “It All Adds Up!” with emphasis on the… Read More
A Great Investment Tip: Investing in Children’s Futures!
Feb, 2017Every great journey begins with a plan, a starting point and road map that leads to a destination successfully. For our children, one of the most important journeys is their education. That is why high quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs, like the ones offered at Groton Community School, play a critical role in launching… Read More
Returning to School Roots
Feb, 2017Groton Community School alumni frequently stop by to visit. After all, GCS has a positive impact on children and families, and good things stick. When an alum is a child who attended GCS the very first year in our current building, 1984 to be exact, that is very special. That alumna is Michelle Ruby. Michelle… Read More