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School & Sports

School & Sports

Wells Road students support anti-puppy mill bill at the Capitol

Kristin LaFlamme | April 1, 2019

On March 1, some fifth grade students took their capstone research and knowledge to the Connecticut Legislative Office Building to show support for a bill currently under consideration. Several students who are passionate about eliminating puppy mills, wanted to shed light on both the horrible conditions adult dogs and puppies are forced to live in as well as the inhumane treatment that may result in health problems as they get older.

PTO Corner

Happy spring to all of our Kelly Lane and Wells Road families

By the PTO Executive Board | April 1, 2019

Last month the PTO hosted our first ever Paint Nite to rave reviews. A big thank you to Brignole Vineyards for graciously donating their beautiful space for the event and to our instructor, Andrea Reilly, for sharing her talent and inspiring our participants to find their inner artists.

School & Sports

Granby DECA students head to nationals in Orlando

By Granby Drummer | April 1, 2019

Connecticut DECA saw a record number of students from all around the state compete for awards and scholarships as emerging leaders and entrepreneurs at this year’s Career Development Conference on March 5 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.

School & Sports

DAR’s Abigail Phelps Chapter announces essay contest winners

By Granby Drummer | April 1, 2019

On March 10, the Abigail Phelps Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized winners of the American History Essay and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contests.

School & Sports

Granby student stars in Cobb School’s opera

By Granby Drummer | April 1, 2019

On March 8, Cobb School Founder and Head of School Mary Lou Cobb applauded the many people who made her last “opera week” such an enormous success. In June, after 45 years of service, Mary Lou Cobb will step down from her post as head of school.

Events

Girls invited to Tech Savvy Conference May 4

By Granby Drummer | April 1, 2019

On Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the American Association of University Women’s Connecticut Chapter (AAUW CT) will host its sixth annual Tech Savvy Conference at Trinity College, Mather Hall, 300 Summit St. in Hartford.

School & Sports

GMHS at NCCC & State Championships

By Granby Drummer | April 1, 2019

March 1 NCCC Championship vs. Ellington 51-39

School & Sports

From the Ground UP: Learning to nourish a community

A. Alicia Newton | March 2, 2019

Members of From The Ground UP, Nourish My Soul’s high school leadership program, recently traveled to New Orleans to present their work with food rescue. These students have studied food systems, analyzed their own communities, and developed projects that improve the deficits they identify through this process.

School & Sports

New year, new look for Granby Education Foundation

Kim Becker | March 2, 2019

For almost 20 years, the Granby Education Foundation has nourished educational excellence for people of all ages in Granby. As with any organization, growth is a component of keeping current.

PTO Corner

PTO Corner

By the PTO Executive Board | March 2, 2019

March is proving to be a busy month for the PTO. The spring session of our after-school chess program begins on March 4 and will meet on consecutive Mondays through June 3.