Principal Ten Eyck 

Dear GES Families,

Half-days Next Week!

State testing continues next week, on Monday April 27th and Tuesday, the 28th.

Please be sure to help your student have a good night sleep the night before and a good, protein rich breakfast in the morning.

There will be plenty of time for breakfast at school. Details are below as well as in the district calendar of events. 

We are entering the final two months of school and this is a great time to learn all about finishing strong and ending the school year with a sense of pride. 

Thank you for helping your students prepare for this past week's English Language Arts tests and for preparing for math tests on Monday and Tuesday. We are proud of our students!

Please also note, that Friday, May 22nd, 2026 is now a Snow Day Give Back Day and there is no school. 

Warmly,

Ms. Ten Eyck 

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

Drop in for coffee and conversation with Granville CSD Superintendent Michael Hall.

Granville CSD community members are welcome to ask questions about the school budget, stop by to say hi and discuss how things are going at Granville CSD.

Thursday, May 7th - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM for those with flexible schedules. 

Tuesday, May 12th - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM for after work hours. 

Location: The Pember Library, 33 West Main Street, Granville 

No need to RSVP, just drop in if you're free. 

Here are the Facebook Events if you would like to save and share:

5/7 - https://www.facebook.com/share/182bH56AF9/

5/12 - https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCSnJpzDc/

Here is the link to add events to your Google, Outlook or iCal calendar: 

5/7 - https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=55907720

5/12 - https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=55907724

Resources:

A-Z Student/Family Resources
https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/communications

School Budget FAQ
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2791142

Community Newsletter
https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/newsletter

April is Autism Awareness Month  - Here is a link to free resources for guardians, students and families.

4/25 - Free Family Friendly Event: Blue and Gold Track and Field Invitational: Come see the high school Varsity Track and Field team compete against 14 other schools, right here in Granville. 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Families and community welcome. Coffee, breakfast, delicious food throughout the day - all cash. Come cheer on "the big kids" at Granville CSD. At the track behind the Jr/Sr High. 

4/27 - 4/28 - GES State Testing, 11:00 AM Dismissal 

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.

MAY

5/7 - Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Mike Hall, Pember Library, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Families and community welcome

5/11 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 PM

5/12 - Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Mike Hall, Pember Library, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Families and community welcome

5/13 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM at GES Cafeteria - All staff and families welcome in-person or Google Meet Link (always in the calendar of events)

5/17 - PTO Color Run, 1:00 PM by High School Soccer Field

5/18 - 6th Grade Transition Night, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Jr/Sr High

5/19 - School Budget Vote - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Senior High Spring Band Concert 6:30 PM (All welcome!) Here is the Budget FAQ

5/22 - End of 4th Marking Period

5/22 and 5/25 -  NO SCHOOL Snow Day Give Back Day and Memorial Day

5/30 - Rail Trail to the Footbridge Race - Staff, students and community welcome to compete. Organized by High School Spanish Teacher, Ms. Marchese

Here is the link to all upcoming school details in the district calendar.

APRIL 2026 TESTING DATES

Dear GES Families,

As we move into the spring season, our students in Grades 3–6 are getting ready to show how much they’ve learned this year.

Please note the following New York State Assessment dates. On ELA and Math testing days, students will attend half-day sessions. 

To accommodate the testing schedule, we will have three separate bus runs for students:

11:00 AM: Initial bus run home. (Majority of students will be on this run)

12:00 PM: Second bus run home. (For students needing extended testing time)

2:25 PM (Normal Dismissal): Final bus run for students needing extended testing time.

Here is the link to these dates and more details in the events calendar.

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

Here is the link to these dates and more details in the events calendar.

Opt-Out Policy

Written Notification: Please send in a letter stating that you are opting your student out of and which specific assessment you are opting your student out of (Math, ELA or Science). 

Attendance: Opt-out students should NOT be attending school on 1/2 day testing days and will be marked absent. 

Testing Tips

Your support makes a big difference! You can help your child feel calm, confident, and ready by:

✔ Ensuring a full night of sleep before testing days
✔ Encouraging a healthy, protein-rich breakfast
✔ Offering positive encouragement and reminding them to simply do their best

Our goal is for every student to feel proud of their effort and growth. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us support our students as they shine.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping our testing week run smoothly. 

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 - 5:00 PM. Here is the link to register for free. Program is nearly full. 


Every Thursday - Gardening with Ms. Law. Program is now full. After school until 3:45 PM. Learn more.

Select Thursdays - Cricket with Mr. Rochlani - Learn more and join next school year.


VEX Robotics  - Learn more. Apply next year! This is a teacher recommended program.

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

Gardening is off to a great start at GES!

Here is the link to learn more about gardening at GES. 

GES students are learning about the most popular international sport - Cricket, thanks to GES Teacher, Mr. Rochlani.

The new venture is going strong with students now outside, practicing the game and learning as they go. 

Here is the link to learn more about Cricket at GES.

We are entering the final two months of school and that can mean an extra busy time for families and students.

It's not too late to finish strong!

Here are 3 routines to help you and your student feel calmer, more organized and ready to learn during May and June. 

School Calendar is located in the school App under "events" (search Granville CSD in any app store) or GranvilleCSD.org/events

Congratulations to students and staff of Bus 127!

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.

Getting along with others, accepting each other’s differences and being respectful to your driver goes a long way and will continue to serve you well in life.

All students received a special treat of appreciation for steady improvements in bus behavior and bus safety - Scarlotta’s Car Hop coupons for Jr/Sr High students and coupons for a school snack or ice cream at MJT and GES!

Bus Driver, Mr. Juckett received the Energy Bus book from the Granville, NY PTO and a a beautiful gift bag full of Rathbun's Maple Sugar House goods and a gift certificate to Rathbun’s too courtesy of Wendy Rathbun. Thank you! Go Horde!

Who will win for April? Stay tuned!

Go Horde! 

Here is the link to watch a celebratory reel about Bus 127's win.

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

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 

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

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

Check the Events Calendar Each Week - It is updated regularly with reminders, important dates and free opportunities. Find the events calendar in the school App or at GranvilleCSD.org/events

Create a Family Calendar - On weekends, consider jotting down important reminders of your family's school, work and activities schedule for the week ahead. A piece of paper labeled Monday - Sunday and taped to the fridge works, or a repurposed kids chalkboard or dry eraser board by the front door is great too or try using the printed school wall calendar. 

Family Resources - Try the Family/Student Resources Page

Granville NY PTO Facebook Page - 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 fruits or vegetables.

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.

A-Z Everything Granville CSD