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Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF)
...helping our students "Reach for the Stars!"
The Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation is a volunteer non-profit organization committed to enhancing the success of our public schools by providing private funding for innovative, inspiring programs and opportunities.
This community driven foundation believes that each child deserves an excellent educational experience and that supported and successful schools are fundamental elements of our special communities.
Distributive Education Clubs of America
DECA is a business club at GDRHS that prepares students for leadership roles in finance, accounting, marketing, management and hospitality. This year GDEF helped fund the participation of GDRHS students who advanced in role play at the international level and were invited to compete in Orlando, FL.
Give the gift of a Teaching Star
Show an educator how much they're appreciated with a Teaching Star!
iPads and Explain Everything
The 5th grade math and special education teaching team will use an online whiteboard and tutorial/interactive lesson platform thanks to you!.
Congratulations, Rock, Paper, Scissors!
Congratulations on winning GDEF's trivia night for the second year in a row! This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to your knowledge and teamwork. We're already counting down the days until next year's event!
Family Math/STEAM Night
GDEF funded a grant to purchase math-themed activity mats to be used at the new FloRo Family Math Game Night. Math is a life skill and fun in group activities that promote teamwork and problem solving.
3D Printer
A GDRHS robotics student and Robotomies team member wrote a grant for the acquisition of a Bambu Lab P1s 3D printer to be located in Mr. Rocheleau's robotics classroom. Some of the many advantages of this new 3D printer include: printing stronger materials without being a safety risk to students; faster print speeds; increased reliability; and less wasted filament.
Character Education: Bullying & Cyberbullying Assembly
GDEF funded SU’s school-wide assembly featuring world champion athlete and motivational speaker Chris Poulos.
Swallow Union Art Mural
Massachusetts-based published author/illustrator Ralph Masiello collaborated with the Swallow Union students to create a mural for the front entry hallway.
Science-in-Residence Program
The kindergarten classes at Swallow Union will experience indoor and outdoor sessions that include the practice of scientific methods, data collection, hands-on experiential learning, and teamwork.
Preschool Sensory Pathways
This grant funds three portable sensory pathways to be used in a new sensory space accessible to all students at Boutwell.
Distributive Education Clubs of America
DECA is a business club at GDRHS that prepares students for leadership roles in finance, accounting, marketing, management and hospitality. This year GDEF helped fund the participation of GDRHS students who advanced in role play at the international level and were invited to compete in Orlando, FL.
Give the gift of a Teaching Star
Show an educator how much they're appreciated with a Teaching Star!
iPads and Explain Everything
The 5th grade math and special education teaching team will use an online whiteboard and tutorial/interactive lesson platform thanks to you!.
Congratulations, Rock, Paper, Scissors!
Congratulations on winning GDEF's trivia night for the second year in a row! This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to your knowledge and teamwork. We're already counting down the days until next year's event!
Family Math/STEAM Night
GDEF funded a grant to purchase math-themed activity mats to be used at the new FloRo Family Math Game Night. Math is a life skill and fun in group activities that promote teamwork and problem solving.
3D Printer
A GDRHS robotics student and Robotomies team member wrote a grant for the acquisition of a Bambu Lab P1s 3D printer to be located in Mr. Rocheleau's robotics classroom. Some of the many advantages of this new 3D printer include: printing stronger materials without being a safety risk to students; faster print speeds; increased reliability; and less wasted filament.
Character Education: Bullying & Cyberbullying Assembly
GDEF funded SU’s school-wide assembly featuring world champion athlete and motivational speaker Chris Poulos.
Swallow Union Art Mural
Massachusetts-based published author/illustrator Ralph Masiello collaborated with the Swallow Union students to create a mural for the front entry hallway.
Science-in-Residence Program
The kindergarten classes at Swallow Union will experience indoor and outdoor sessions that include the practice of scientific methods, data collection, hands-on experiential learning, and teamwork.
Preschool Sensory Pathways
This grant funds three portable sensory pathways to be used in a new sensory space accessible to all students at Boutwell.
Distributive Education Clubs of America
DECA is a business club at GDRHS that prepares students for leadership roles in finance, accounting, marketing, management and hospitality. This year GDEF helped fund the participation of GDRHS students who advanced in role play at the international level and were invited to compete in Orlando, FL.
Give the gift of a Teaching Star
Show an educator how much they're appreciated with a Teaching Star!
iPads and Explain Everything
The 5th grade math and special education teaching team will use an online whiteboard and tutorial/interactive lesson platform thanks to you!.
Congratulations, Rock, Paper, Scissors!
Congratulations on winning GDEF's trivia night for the second year in a row! This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to your knowledge and teamwork. We're already counting down the days until next year's event!
Family Math/STEAM Night
GDEF funded a grant to purchase math-themed activity mats to be used at the new FloRo Family Math Game Night. Math is a life skill and fun in group activities that promote teamwork and problem solving.
3D Printer
A GDRHS robotics student and Robotomies team member wrote a grant for the acquisition of a Bambu Lab P1s 3D printer to be located in Mr. Rocheleau's robotics classroom. Some of the many advantages of this new 3D printer include: printing stronger materials without being a safety risk to students; faster print speeds; increased reliability; and less wasted filament.
Character Education: Bullying & Cyberbullying Assembly
GDEF funded SU’s school-wide assembly featuring world champion athlete and motivational speaker Chris Poulos.
Swallow Union Art Mural
Massachusetts-based published author/illustrator Ralph Masiello collaborated with the Swallow Union students to create a mural for the front entry hallway.
Science-in-Residence Program
The kindergarten classes at Swallow Union will experience indoor and outdoor sessions that include the practice of scientific methods, data collection, hands-on experiential learning, and teamwork.
Preschool Sensory Pathways
This grant funds three portable sensory pathways to be used in a new sensory space accessible to all students at Boutwell.
Boutwell
Florence Roche
Swallow Union
GD Middle School
GD High School
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