Dear Great Falls Families,

We hope you enjoyed a restful, joyful winter break filled with time to recharge and reconnect. On behalf of the entire Great Falls staff, we are excited to welcome our students and families back as we begin a busy and meaningful stretch of learning together.

January and February bring many opportunities for academic growth, celebration, and community connection. We are grateful for your continued partnership and support as we move through the winter months. Below are some important upcoming dates to help with planning:

January 5 – February 13: Winter NWEA Assessments

January 6: Grade 3 CogAT Assessment

January 21: Early Release Day

January 22: Grade 5 Family Breakfast; Elementary Chorus Concert

February 3 and February 4: Elementary Career Fair

February 4: World Read Aloud Day

February 5: Counselor Appreciation Day

February 11: Early Release Day; Great Falls students presenting at the School Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming families into the building for special events and celebrating our students’ learning, creativity, and leadership. As always, please be sure to check the Great Falls website for updates and additional details as events approach.

Thank you for your ongoing support, kindness, and collaboration. We are so happy to have our Great Falls community back together and look forward to a wonderful start to 2026.

With gratitude,
Becky Fortier and Deanna Etienne
Great Falls Elementary School Administrators