April 24, 2026

Sonny the Gentle Beast

Miss Knowles' Third Grade students got to hear the book Sonny the Gentle Beast about a very unique dog. Not only did they hear the book, they met author Barbara Neff and Sonny the real dog.

Town Hall Meetings

Grade levels held Town Hall meetings on Monday to review expectations and help students get ready to finish the year strong. Town Halls are a time for an entire grade level to gather to celebrate what has been going well and discuss an area of focus for the future. Our students and Caring Adults covered topics from Perseverance to Growth Mindset to Sportsmanship at Recess to Study Skills. These habits, mindsets, and tools can help our students be successful not just in academic setting.

Mrs. Venancio and Mrs. Heaney introduce Fred

Kindergarteners work together to Save Fred

It takes teamwork and perseverance to put a life jacket on a worm.

Mrs. Mason reads about Growth Mindset

Fourth Graders brainstorm when they persevered

Fourth Grade Circles Up in their Town Hall

Fourth Grade hard at work

Perseverence and struggle are some of the first steps toward success

Strategies when faced with a Challenge

Spirit Wear

Get your GFSJWL Spirit Wear - Orders are Due May 2nd!

Important Dates

April 28th- 29th- Grades 3-5 SBAC ELA Testing

May 4th-7th- Book Fair

May 8th- Half Day for Professional Development and Spirit Day- Dress like a Teacher

Important Date - June 24th

The Ledyard Board of Education affirmed earlier this month that Wednesday, June 24th will be the last day of school. This date will also be our Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony.

Please find the following links with helpful Math program information, Bridges, for your students' grade level. Each link will give an overview of the topics covered for the year with a more in depth strategy page based on the unit your students class is currently working towards mastering.

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade