Groveton Elementary School

🎉 Big news for our Kindergarten classes! This year, our little learners will be using iPads to explore and learn like never before! 📱🌈 We can’t wait to see their faces light up as they discover new worlds through technology. What are you most excited about for this tech adventure? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇 Fairfax County Public Schools

Groveton Back to School Night will be on Thursday September 19, 2024, from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Here is our schedule for the evening:
• 5:30 – 5:45 Arrival and Videos
• 5:45 – 6:15 Session 1
• 6:15 – 6:30 Transition
• 6:30 – 7:00 Session 2
We hope to see you there!
La Noche de regreso a clases en Groveton será el jueves 19 de septiembre de 2024, de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p.m. Este es nuestro cronograma para la noche:
• 5:30 a 5:45 Llegada y videos
• 5:45 a 6:15 Sesión 1
• 6:15 a 6:30 Transición
• 6:30 a 7:00 Sesión 2
¡Esperamos verte allí!

Happy ! From September 15 to October 15 we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Ms. McDaid's 5th Grade classes spent Patriot Day talking about what makes a hero, and learning and writing about some of the real life superheroes from the events of September 11th.

Groveton families, Thank you for your help, we still need to hear from more families!
✳️Our first Early Release Monday is September 16.
✳️Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm.
✳️Student supervision will be available for families who need it.
✳️Students who remain at Groveton will not be with their regular teacher and will be expected to work independently.
✳️It is VERY important that you complete this form for each of your children at Groveton. https://forms.gle/RT9nBrVCHPNaHAPR8
Thank you!

Today we remember and honor the victims, families, heroes, and survivors of 9/11, and the courage and determination of our nation's first responders.

🌟 Meet our amazing **Instructional Coaching Team** at Groveton Elementary! 🎓 These dedicated educators are here to support our teachers in delivering the best instruction possible, helping them grow professionally and improve student learning. From lesson planning to classroom strategies, our coaches collaborate with staff to ensure every student thrives. We’re excited to have such a talented team working behind the scenes to make a big impact! 💡📚 Fairfax County Public Schools

🎓✨ Exciting news, Groveton families! Our **Parent Academy** series is back! Join us for informative sessions designed to help you support your child's success this school year. 📅 Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates and topics. Don't miss out on this chance to learn and grow together as a community! 🏫💡 Fairfax County Public Schools

📝 Our first graders are hard at work journaling about school rules and how we can all be kind, safe, and responsible! 🌟 It's amazing to see their creativity and thoughtful ideas as they learn what it means to be part of the Groveton community. 📚

Our 6th graders had a blast practicing their math skills with a classroom scavenger hunt! 🔎 They searched for mean, median, mode, and range in a fun and interactive way. Fairfax County Public Schools

Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school — and themselves. See our tips on how to encourage positive school attendance in elementary school: bit.ly/3TP2gdB

Asistir a la escuela con regularidad ayuda a los alumnos a sentirse mejor con la escuela, y con ellos mismos. Vea nuestros consejos sobre cómo fomentar la asistencia positiva a la escuela en la escuela primaria: https://bit.ly/3TP2gdB

🗓 Reminder: Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year! See the full school year calendar: bit.ly/3Q2nbH5

Meet our magnificent Multilingual Learner Team! 🌍✨ This incredible group is dedicated to helping our Groveton students soar as they grow their language skills and achieve success! If your student is a multilingual learning, come say hello at our ESOL Family Night, Wednesday, September 4 from 6:30-7:30 in the Cafeteria! 💬📚 Fairfax County Public Schools

Our tiger staff is all smiles! Thanks to our PTA for these amazing shirts and to everyone for a great first week! Elementary PTA Fairfax County Public Schools

Wellness Wednesday is here! 🎉 Meet our wonderful wellness warriors who work wonders for the Groveton community's health and happiness! 💪🌿 Stay tuned as we spotlight their supportive services and tips for total well-being! Fairfax County Public Schools

Our littlest Tigers did great today at lunch! Did you know that the website to check FCPS lunch menus moved? Check out what's for lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44?buildingId=bc42eefc-63f3-ee11-a85d-c1cdae737fb9

Meet the amazing people who keep our school running smoothly! ✨ Fairfax County Public Schools

New year, new beginnings! 👋 Over the next few weeks we will be introducing you to all of our Groveton Staff. We're kicking this off with the fantastic individuals who will be guiding our school community. Meet our amazing administrators! Fairfax County Public Schools

Knowledge transfer in action! Our students are in great hands. Ms. Kobylski, our former Dean of Students and newest Assistant Principal is sharing valuable insights with our newest Dean, Mr. Henry. Fairfax County Public Schools

The Tiger Family is excited to have Ambassador Teachers join us this year. We have some amazing educators joining us from Barbados and Belize. Fairfax County Public Schools

It is with great sadness that we share this message that went out to the families of our current students today.