Principal Ten Eyck 

Dear GES Families,

Our school had a wacky Wednesday of Leprechaun fun on St. Patrick's Day this week with plenty of green clothing around the building and fun educational activities to be had. 

There are so many great things happening across the building right now. From exercises to help our students reset and feel good at school, to teachers working together across subjects and continuously fine-tuning our curriculum. 

As spring warms up the weather, please pack an extra pair of pants and shoes for outdoor play. 

Save the Date! Our 6th Grade Transition Night at the Jr/Sr High is fast approaching on April 1st, and I encourage all 6th grade families to attend (bring your family, if desired!) and come learn how 7th grade will work, get a tour of the building and meet students and staff. It's a friendly way to get acquainted with what's ahead for your student. 

Warmly,

Ms. Ten Eyck 

Principal, Granville Elementary School
518-642-1051 Ext. 3202 tteneyck@granvillecsd.org

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN 

Deadline to enroll is Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

Here is the information about the program and how to register.

Save the date for Wednesday, April 1st for a special evening at the Jr/Sr High for 6th grade families. 

Here is the link with all the details and to add this event to your calendar.

APRIL 2026 TESTING DATES

Please note the following New York State Assessment dates. On ELA and Math testing days, students will attend half-day sessions with an 11:00 AM dismissal. Additional details regarding transportation and logistics will be shared closer to each date.

ELA Assessments

April 20 & April 21

½ days – 11:00 AM dismissal

Math Assessments

April 27 & April 28

½ days – 11:00 AM dismissal

Science Assessment (Grade 5 Only)

The Science exam will take place during the regular school day

Make-Up Testing

All make-ups will occur during regular school days

These dates and details are also in the district calendar of events. 

March

3/21 - High School Talent Show - All families and students welcome! 7:00 PM - $5 at the Door for a Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser by the National Honor Society

3/25 - PTO Science, Technology and Art Fair - All families and students welcome! Free!

Here is the link to all event details in the district calendar.

April

4/1 - SAVE THE DATE: 6th Grade Transition Night at the Jr/Sr High - 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Bring the family! Here is the link to more information.

4/1 - Autism Awareness Month Begins - Here is a link to free resources for guardians, students and families.

4/3 - 4/10 - NO SCHOOL: Spring Recess - PTO Bowling available during break. $5 for two games and shoes included at Slate Valley Lanes, and PTO pays for the rest. For GCSD families and students.

4/11 - 4/12 - Community Resource: Free All Day Medical Clinic at Schuylerville, NY

4/13 - After-school Cricket with Mr. Rochlani

4/15 - Join the PTO! PTO Meeting, 6PM at GES (Attend in-person or virtually). Google Meet link is in the calendar of events. 

4/17 - Marking Period 3 Ends

4/17 - Deadline for PTO Color Run Sign Up

4/23 - After-school Cricket with Mr. Rochlani

4/20 - 4/24 - Autism Awareness Spirit Week - Simple, fun, daily dress up themes with a message for each day. Here is the link for more info.

4/22 - Deadline for Pre-K Sign Up for 2025-2026 School Year

4/25 - Free Family Friendly Event: Blue and Gold Track and Field Invitational: Come cheer on the Granville Track team. All day free event, concession stand, at the Jr/Sr High Track (behind the Jr/Sr High school).

4/29 - Community Resource: Salem Community Health Open House - You do not need insurance to attend or join the practice. Here is the link to learn more.

Every Thursday - NOW AT GES! FREE After-school Food, Fun and Friends with St. Mary's Volunteers for GES and Jr/Sr High students right after school until - 5:15 PM. Here is the link to register for free. 

Here is the link to all event details in the district calendar.

Ms. LaRose at Granville Elementary, is the PTO Staff Member of the Month for February!

I’d like to recognize Kathy LaRose, our incredible Resolution Room Teaching Assistant, as this month’s PTO Staff Member of the Month.

Ms. LaRose goes above and beyond every single day to help keep things running smoothly at GES. Much of what she does happens behind the scenes, but her impact is felt throughout the entire building. In the Resolution Room, she helps students reflect on their choices, regulate their emotions, and work toward positive solutions. Students trust her, seek her out, and know that she genuinely cares about them.

Ms. LaRose is always quick to lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed, and she plays a vital role in the day to day success of our school. Her dedication to our students goes far beyond the school day, she truly thinks about her role and responsibilities both on and off the clock because she cares so deeply about our kids.

And as if that wasn’t enough, she is also known for keeping staff morale high with the delicious baked treats she so generously shares with the team. GES is incredibly fortunate to have Ms. LaRose as part of our community. She is truly a staple of our building, and we are so grateful for everything she does

- Principal Ten Eyck

Congratulations to students and staff of Bus 130!

This bus carries students to all buildings and has been example of bus safety, getting along well with each other, and being kind and respectful to their driver and attendant.

Students received gift cards for fun snacks to celebrate and Mr. Burch, driver and Mr. Sharrow, bus attendant received a generous gift card to a local restaurant from the Granville, NY PTO. Thank you!

Who will win for March? Stay tuned!

Go Horde! 

Here is the link to watch a celebratory reel about Bus 130's win.

To learn more about the Bus of the Month contest, visit this blog post.

The 5th and 6th Grade Glow Party was a hit!

Thank you to the PTO Volunteers of staff Mrs. Bishop, Ms. Saddlemire, Ms. Hunt and Mr. Dolyak, Board of Education member Mr. Bishop and the PTO guardians and parents for chaperoning, decorating and help with all the clean up. The students had a great time and it was well attended. 

The warmer weather is making recess extra fun and extra messy.

Students are needing a change of clothing.

Please consider bringing extra pair of pants or shorts for your student to change into if needed, with a plastic bag. 

Thank you,

Nurse Evans 

Principal Ten Eyck's Caught Being Responsible is in the works at GES!

When students are acknowledged for acts of taking responsibility for themselves, their classroom and with their classmates, they receive a Responsibility Ticket.

The student will bring their tickets to the office to drop them off into our official Responsibility Box.

Students can earn many tickets and three names will be drawn at the quarterly student success ceremony called PBIS.

Here is a link to an article on how to teach kids responsibility.

Please remember to pack sneakers each day for gym class!

If you like, you can leave a clean, old pair of sneakers in your student's classroom cubby to leave at school for gym. 

Thank you for showing up on time, every day! We love seeing your students in school and appreciate your efforts. Here are tips for dealing with illness. 

Subscribe to all of the Board of Education Updates. 

Here is the direct link to the subscribe with an email address.

And here is the link to the general overview of the Granville CSD Board of Education website.

Run for Board of Education - April 20th, 2026 Deadline

Please note, three Board members terms end 2026.

Here is more information about how to run for BOE including dates, deadlines and more.

Meet our volunteer Board members here.

Community News

Here is the link to view and subscribe for free.

Here is the link to the Board of Education Budget Planning Schedule.

Get the App - It's a must have! Search "Granville CSD" in any App store

Family Resources - Try the Family/Student Resources Page

PTO Newsletter - The latest events and volunteer opportunities

Snacks! Please pack a healthy, filling snack everyday for your student to help them focus and feel good. Twice per week, students are introduced to new fresh fruit or vegetable.

Parent Rooms - Family-Teacher chat and classroom updates all in the mobile Granville CSD App. Learn more about Parent Rooms at this link.

Free Breakfast and Lunch Each Day - Arrive 15 minutes early to school and come enjoy breakfast before school starts. No registration needed.

Come Cheer On Our Teams - Attend a Jr/Sr High home game with your family for a fun, free outing. Here is the link to the game schedule.

Need a resource? Try our community school page here.

Granville Elementary School

61 Quaker Street Granville, NY 12832

Phone: 518-642-9357

Fax: 518-642-0771

GranvilleCSD.org

District Contact Guide

School Nurse: Alyssa Evans 518-642-1051 ext 3209

Guidance Counselor: Nicholas Healy 518-642-1051 ext 3227

Here is the link to the District Calendar on our website.

Here is the link to the District App.

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