Groton Area School District

3rd grade oil pastel art and hot chocolate to end Friday afternoon!

Finn's Mission Weekend Challenge

Good Morning from Groton Area Elementary Please use the link below to register for the Kid's Heart Challenge. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the issues with the "search for school" option. https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30024a?company_id=503442&fr_id=11261&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=029604AD19A0BFAE4FF5140D003E1111 Thank you!!!

Groton Area Elementary, Kids Heart Challenge™ is HERE! Our kids will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them!

Groton Area Elementary, Kids Heart Challenge™ is HERE! Our kids will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them! • Start by downloading the AHA Schools APP or click this link to sign up http://www2.heart.org/goto/Groton_Elementary_School • Complete Finn’s Mission: learn TWO lifesaving skills as a family TONIGHT! • Become a Heart Hero: Send emails/e-cards on the website or texts via the app to invite friends and family asking for support. • This KHC info will show you how to get started and all the thank you gifts your student can earn. https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_khc_get_started_guide.html DOWNLOAD THE AHA SCHOOLS APP Any student who completes Finn’s Mission will receive their own Lifesavers cape! If we make our school goal of just 25 students completing Finn’s Mission, we will get to have a Superhero Day and can wear the capes! Thank you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!

Our Hudl Camera is up and running in the Arena! You can watch all home games (and some away games, too) at the link below: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/groton/organization/12097/groton-high-school or go to: 1. hudl.com 2. Search: Groton High School - Groton, SD **There is no commentary on this livestream and the scoreboard is slightly covered. Go Tigers!

It is penguin week in Mrs. Gibbs’ Kdg class, we have been learning about penguins and today we practiced walking or “waddling” like a penguin by walking while holding a football between our ankle bones!

Mrs. DeHoet’s Kindergarten class ended their 2D and 3D shape units with a Shape Sort graph. In Kindergarten sometimes it’s okay to play with our food!

Yesterday, Mrs. Gibbs engaged her students in an exciting hands-on lesson about penguins and the unique role of blubber in keeping them warm! Students explored the four layers of a penguin’s body—feathers, air, skin, and blubber—and discovered how each layer plays a crucial role in insulation. To make the learning experience memorable, Mrs. Gibbs created a "blubber glove" using Crisco shortening and zippered baggies to simulate the insulating properties of blubber while keeping students’ hands clean. The students were amazed to see how the "blubber glove" kept their hands warm when submerged in ice-cold water, bringing the concept of penguin survival to life!

Mrs. Gibbs had her kindergarten class made 3-D shapes using clay and toothpicks. Nice job!

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 6th: - JH/JV Wrestling @ Salem (5pm) Tuesday, the 7th: - DH vs Warner (GJV @ 4pm, BJV @ 5pm, GV @ 6:15pm, BV @ 7:45pm) Thursday, the 9th: - GBB vs. C/WL (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, V to follow) Friday, the 10th: - BBB @ C/WL (Main Gym - C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, V to follow) - JH BB @ C/WL (Fieldhouse - 8th @ 4pm, 7th @ 5pm) - Girls Wrestling @ Miller (4pm) Saturday, the 11th: - DH vs. Lennox (GJV & BC @ 1pm, BJV @ 2:15pm, GV @ 3:30pm, BV @ 5:00pm) - Wrestling @ Garretson (9:30am) - JV Wrestling @ Madison (9:00am) - Girls Wrestling @ Lyman (10:00am) Good Luck Tigers!!

Times are set for the middle school and high school semi-formals: Middle School: Friday, January 24 from 8:00-10:30 pm High School: Saturday, January 25th from 7:00-9:30 pm All Groton Area students are welcome to join us for dancing, games, prizes & food! Proceeds from the dance will support our HOSA (Health Occupations) chapter.

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 30th: - Girls Wrestling @ Sioux Falls Lincoln (9am) - Boys Basketball @ Webster (No C Game, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Friday, the 3rd: - Girls Wrestling @ McCook Central (2:00pm) Saturday, the 4th: - Wrestling @ Webster Holiday Tournament (9:30am) - Doubleheader vs. Redfield (GJV @ 1:00pm, BJV @ 2:00pm, GV @ 3:15pm, BV @ 4:45pm) Happy New Year, Tiger Nation!

The Healthcare Career Exploration class was new this year and exposed students to a wide range of healthcare professions. Students finished the semester by choosing one of the professions to research more in depth and did a fantastic job on their displays!

Thank you for coming to today’s concert! After the show, students will get their belongings in the concession area—please send only one parent/guardian to pick them up. We’re hosting a wrestling tournament here and basketball games in the arena at 3:00. The gym must be cleared quickly, so please don’t linger. Help with chairs is welcome! Go Tigers, and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Dinger's 2nd grade students had to use different ratios of soap and water to test and see which combination made a larger bubble. Needless to say, they had a blast!!

"Attention Groton Area Elementary Parents, Students, and Families! Keep an eye on your email for important details about our upcoming Kids Heart Challenge, proudly sponsored by the American Heart Association!"

Winter is here, which means plans can change ... Tomorrow will be a full day in Groton, but how lucky we are to accommodate both our wrestlers and basketball players! NEC Wrestling will start at 4:00 PM in the Old Gym. Basketball with West Central will begin at 3:00 PM in the Arena (with a rolling schedule - times are approximate): - 3:00PM - Boys C - 4:00PM - Girls JV - 5:15PM - Boys JV - 6:30PM - Girls Varsity - 8:00PM - Boys Varsity The Main Gate will be used for Admissions for both: - $6 Adults - $4 Students - Passes/Activity Tickets will be accepted Thank you for being patient and flexible! Gooooo, Tigers!

The 4th grade classes have been working hard on their play, “Ranita the Frog Princess.”  This has been a long standing tradition, and the 4th graders look forward to it every year!

The 4th grade classes have been working hard on their play, “Ranita the Frog Princess.”  This has been a long standing tradition, and the 4th graders look forward to it every year!