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Greetings from Groveport Elementary
January 12, 2024
Principal Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Each year in January at one of our staff meetings, we choose our "One Word" for the year. We got this idea from Jon Gordon's book, One Word that will change your life and thought it would be fun to do and it is much more effective than New Year’s resolutions. In our busy stressed-filled world with tons of distractions, the research shows that 9 out of 10 people will fail with their resolutions. But one word sticks. Just one word that gives you meaning, mission, passion and purpose. It is different for everyone and how you find your word is just as important as the word itself. Some teachers read the book, One Word for Kids to our students and have them pick their word for the year. I love hearing the kids tell me about their word and why they chose it. So many of them are very thoughtful and serious about choosing their word. If you could choose only one word to help you have your best year, what would it be? Love? Believe? Joy? Kindness?
Other teachers had students start the new year off with creating "I AM' posters or writing New Year, New Me essays. We are all optimistic for an outstanding rest of the year!
Grateful Principal,
April Bray :)
Focus on Learning
Teachers have done an outstanding job creating a positive testing environment for our students. Also incentivizing students for putting forth their best effort. They have had data chats with the kids where they discussed and set growth goals with students. Students received their target for winter and reviewed an iready to do list for when they are testing. Check out the pictures below from a few of our classrooms.
Congratulations Students of the Month!
December Students of the Month
We are so proud of our December Students of the Month. Congratulations to the following students: Jaihlen Mitchell, Emma Hand, Jaxon Duey, Dylan Brewer, Kelsey Partlow, Harlow Ridenour, Phoebe Bayly, Mohamed Parish-Kone, Addie Bonilla, Jaxon Bradley, Noah Longmire, Travis Burbacher, Kellan Campbell, William Gillies, Rosie Garcia, Dillon Davis, Aiden Gillies, Logan Burbacher, Ja'Siah Bohanna, Ahmed Al Saadi, Tyler Spaulding, Jayden Smalley, Gunner Grubbs, and Aries Cole! The Character Trait for December was Respectful. The students enjoyed lunch with Mrs. Robetoy, Mrs. Bray, and the other students of the month. They were very appreciative of the pizza, cupcakes, and Student of the Month shirt. The character trait for January is Self-Discipline and Goal Setting.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Mohamed Parish-Kone!
Mark Your Calendars
January
15th = No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
17th = Student Council Meeting
February
9th = Zoo Assemblies
9th = Cupid Shuffle Dance (5:00-8:00)
13th = Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:15)
15th = Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:15)
19th = No School
20th = No School
Upcoming PTO Dates:
Thursday, 2/1 @ 5pm in the auditorium - PTO meeting, followed by open planning session for our May/Spring family event. We would welcome any input or ideas on this!
Friday, 2/9 from 5-8pm @ Middle School Central cafeteria + gym - Cupid Shuffle Family Dance. Flyers going home this week with details!
Monday 2/12 to Friday 2/16 - Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, 2/13 from 4:30-7:30pm - Book Fair Family Night (open shopping)
Lots of VOLUNTEER opportunities with PTO in February!
2/9 - Cupid Shuffle Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEA72CA4FEC70-47133386-cupid
2/12 to 2/16 - Scholastic Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEA72CA4FEC70-47133713-scholastic
Lunch Choices
Monday = No School
Tuesday = Turkey Hot Dog
Wednesday = Fiestada Pizza
Thursday = Breaded Chicken Drumstick
Friday = Pancakes, Yogurt, and Cheese Fun Lunch
Thank You Pledge of Allegiance Helpers
Tuesday = Cora Bower
Wednesday = Grayson Hartley
Thursday = Emma Baughn
Friday = Robert Niemann
CRUISER STAR STUDENTS
About Us
Email: april.bray@gocruisers.org
Website: gocruisers.org/groveportelementary
Location: 715 Main Street, Groveport, OH 43125
Phone: 614.836.4975
Facebook: facebook.com/GroveportES
Twitter: @april_bray