March is Board of Education Member Appreciation Month.
We would like to begin by acknowledging our newest board member, Mr Ali Zafar.
Thank you for all you do for Granby Public Schools!
Ms. Lozada's group is concentrating on recording key details to enhance comprehension. They utilize color coding to align their answers with specific questions. To refine this approach, Ms. Lozada could designate distinct colors for each type of response. She could also demonstrate the process through think-aloud and offer graphic organizers to provide structure. Facilitating collaborative discussions would deepen their understanding and foster critical thinking. - Kianna Lozada Pagan, Resource Teacher
Join Superintendent Burke for a Community Conversation. Email Linda Powell at powelll@granbyschools.org for the link.
Mrs. Lecco’s 3rd grade class is excited to welcome a new student this month! Students wrote persuasive essays giving the new student several reasons and examples explaining why they would make a great new friend!
Third graders in Mrs. LB's 3rd grade class worked in groups to create vocabulary webs! They reviewed tricky vocabulary words from a story they previously read and then used those words in sentences. At the end, they worked as a team to create Synonym Webs for the vocabulary words!
Students in Mrs. Lagano's 5th grade science class completed their unit on "Spectacular Sights in the Sky".
To complete the unit, students showed their understanding by creating 3D models of different phenomena studied throughout the unit including: Meteors, Aurora Borealis, Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse.
Students in Miss Dugan’s 5th grade class are working on vertical surfaces in math fostering collaboration in problem-solving. - Stephanie LaPointe, Math/Science Coach
Just a reminder, Wednesday, January 29th, is a scheduled Early Release day for all schools.
Fifth graders proudly invited their families to a special writing celebration, showcasing their journalism pieces on animals. A heartfelt thank you to all the families for their continued support! - Joanna Brothers, 5th Grade Teacher
This week, in art class, we are reading "The Sunflowers: Vincent van Gogh's Search for Beauty" written and illustrated by Zahra Marwan; it is one of our First 50 Books. After looking at and discussing Van Gogh's art, we are making some of our own sunflower inspired artworks! We all agree - the illustrations are the best part of this book! - Kristy Lankford, Art Teacher
Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please visit www.granbyschools.org to complete a brief School Resource Officer survey by January 13, 2025.
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
Scientists in 4th grade!
Granby Public Schools will have a 2 hour delay today, Monday, December 16th. Wells Road doors will open at 10:15. Safe travels!
Ms. Jackson's groups have worked on learning and identifying a variety of feelings in different categories and how to identify their own feelings. They have also identified what tools/strategies help them when they are having strong emotions. - Ursula Jackson, Social Worker
This week, Mr. Freeman's 3rd grade class had the opportunity to practice communicating and collaborating with one another on Thanksgiving Math Mystery. We also dedicated some time to discuss ALL of the things and people that we are grateful for.
Miss Garfield's fourth grade classroom was filled with excitement as we hosted an Author’s Tea to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our students! Parents joined us to hear students present their persuasive essays on topics they’re passionate about.
Fifth graders had an amazing time at Sturbridge Village. They learned about and got to see colonial times first hand. - Ms. Atkins, 5th Grade Teacher
This week, please help our student-led animal shelter drive! Two of our 5th grade students are leading the charge to support the cats and dogs in local shelters.
Connecticut State Department of Education recognized educators from across the state last night at the Teacher of the Year Ceremony held at the Bushnell Theater. Granby Public Schools 2025 Teacher of the Year, Kristin LaFlamme, was accompanied by Wells Road Principal, Pauline Greer. Congratulations Kristin.
