Children First Groton Collaborative

Groton Police Announce Road Closures Associated with Memorial Day Parades

Monday, May 27, 2024
10am -Noank Memorial Day Parade
2pm - Mystic Memorial Day

📢 Check out the upcoming schedule for the UnitedWay Mobile Food Pantry with the days and locations where you can find them providing supplemental food to households in our region 🚚🍎

📅 Friday, May 24: St. John's Christian Church (326 Shennecossett Road), 12:30 PM - 2 PM

🌟✨Celebrating Acts of Kindness and Compassion! 🌟✨

Groton ROCKS (Recognizing Our Children for being Kind and promoting Safety) recently honored outstanding students at Charles Barnum Elementary School, Thames River Magnet School, and Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School. 🏫 This initiative, a collaboration between Children First Groton, Groton Public Schools, local police departments, the Naval Submarine Base, and the Department of Children and Families, aims to recognize young heroes among us. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Selected by their teachers and school administration, these students exemplify kindness, compassion, and selflessness in their daily lives. 💖 From offering help to classmates in need to spreading joy and positivity wherever they go, they truly embody the spirit of Groton ROCKS. 🎉

Certificates and T-shirts were proudly presented to these extraordinary students at a heartwarming gathering attended by their families. 👏 Let's continue to celebrate and support these amazing young individuals as they inspire us all! ✨

Stay tuned for more inspiring moments as Groton ROCKS continues its mission on May 24. Together, let's spread kindness and make our community a brighter place! ☀️

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