GES in the fall — Granville Elementary in the Fall

Dear GES Students, Staff, and Families

What an amazing start to the school year! Seeing our students' smiling faces fill the hallways has been an absolute joy. The energy and enthusiasm in the building are truly contagious. We’ve had a fantastic first week, and it’s all thanks to the incredible collaboration between our dedicated staff, wonderful students, and supportive families.

We are already hard at work building a positive school culture. Our students have been doing a great job of embracing our school-wide expectations to be safe, kind, responsible, and respectful. These values are at the core of everything we do, and it’s wonderful to see them in action. This positive start sets the stage for a year full of learning, growth, and success.

Our students have begun their i-Ready diagnostic testing this week, and we are so proud of their focus and hard work. This testing provides us with valuable information to personalize learning and support each student's academic growth throughout the year.

Thank you all for a spectacular first week! We are excited for all that's to come. Let's continue to work together to make this a fantastic year.

Warmly,

Principal Ten Eyck
tteneyck@granvillecsd.org
518-642-1051 Ext. 3202

Important Reminders

To ensure a smooth and productive school day, please keep the following in mind:

The school day begins promptly. The first bell rings at 7:50 AM, and students should be in their classrooms ready to learn by 7:55 AM.

For your convenience, students may be dropped off at school any time between 7:30 AM and 7:50 AM, and breakfast is available to all students.

Chorus is on Thursday and begins at 7:30 AM. Contact Mr. Tuttle if you need more information: btuttle@granvillecsd.org

Notes on Lunches: We want to make lunch time as efficient and enjoyable as possible for all our students. We kindly ask that you send your student with a lunch that does not require microwaving. Unfortunately, we are not equipped to microwave lunches for all students, and it can cause significant delays. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us make lunch a smooth process for everyone.

Upcoming Events

9/17 - Community School Cafe and Superintendent Hall Meet & Greet - Come learn about the Community School resources, how you can help and meet Mr. Hall. Coffee and cookies served. 6pm, JSHS Cafeteria

9/18 - Spirit Walk and Village Parade at 7pm - Watch the Jr/Sr High students and teams walk through the Village of Granville wearing blue and gold and ending at the bonfire by the Varsity Soccer Field (behind Price Chopper). K-6 must have a guardian. Details here.

9/18 - 9/24 - Granville Lights Week - Bring your family to a varsity home game "under the lights" and cheer on our teams. This is a great way to show your student "our big kids" and who they can grow up to be. Here is the link to the Horde Athletic Calendar (home games in blue)

9/22 - 9/26 - PTO Sponsored Book Fair - If you would like your student to purchase a book, please send money with your student in a plastic baggie with a name on it or load funds on the PTO Scholastic Book Fair link.

9/25 - GES Open House - Join us and come meet your child's teachers and learn more about our school. No childcare? Please feel welcome to bring your family, 6pm - 7pm

Consider reviewing the district calendar once per week for the latest updates.

Here is where to view the district calendar on our website.

Here is where to view it on the district app.

A Message from Superintendent Hall

Join our team! Apply to be a bus driver. Here is the link to our Now Hiring page.

Thank you for continued patience, flexibility and understanding while we work together to streamline bus routes and increase our transportation staffing. We are working closely with our bus drivers and transportation leaders to ensure all team members are valued and appreciated while we work with Durrin Transportation.

Your feedback is welcome and heard. For transportation questions, please contact 518-642-1051 Ext. 5201 or email kcoley@granvillecsd.org, thank you.

Here is the link to the Mr. Hall's report from the 9/8/25 Board of Education Meeting. This link includes Mr. Hall's transportation updates.

Here is the link to all of the transportation updates.

First Day of School Pictures

Click on the picture below to watch a brief back to school video on the GCSD Facebook page.

Thank you to the over 90+ families for sharing their first day of school pictures here.

A first day of school picture of a boy turning around to say goodbye to his toys

Internet Safety Tips

a colorful cartoon image of adults and their computers with the words internet safety the dos for best practice

How to turn on parental controls to manage screen time, downloads and monitor internet safety.
Click here for Android devices.
Click here for Apple device instructions.

Here is the link to more internet and media safety tips on the Community School page.

attendance tip: a picture of a golden retriever and the words your child can do great things help them show up, on time every day

School Tips

Website Help - Try the A-Z communications page here.

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

eSchool Parent Portal - This is where to check your child's grades, attendance, and tardies.

Please pack a healthy, filling snack everyday for your student to help them focus and feel good.

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

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - Twice per week, fresh fruits and vegetables are brought to our classrooms. Students have the opportunity to explore new healthy foods and enjoy the excitement of discovering the treats offered. Learn about this program here.

Free Breakfast and Lunch Each Day - Arrive 15 minutes early to school and come enjoy a relaxing 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.

School Resources

Need Help? The first step is to contact your child's teacher. Here is our staff directory. Here is the District Contact Guide.

eSchool Parent Portal - This is where to check your child's grades, attendance, and tardies.

Community School Page - Free resources for your family. Here is the link to the Community School page.

Communications Page - A-Z list of where to find things. Here is the link to the Communications page.

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

Parent Classrooms - Family-Teacher Chat, classroom updates, announcements and more, all in the mobile Granville CSD App. Learn more about Parent Classrooms at this link.

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.

Do You Have the Granville CSD APP?

Community Resources

9/13 - Free Clothing Giveaway in West Pawlet, Vt at Mettowee Valley Church, 9am - 12pm

PTO September Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

Cub Scouts - Looking for parent-leaders for Cub Scouts. Contact Ashlee Zinn: azinn@granvillecsd.org

Discover Granville NY.com

Youth Programs - This Granville CSD Athletics webpage includes local Youth Program Information for grades K - 6.

The Pember Library in Granville - Get a free library card, free books, movies, free wi-fi and computer use and more. Here is a link to the library to learn more. Here is the link to the Libby app.

Volunteer - Here are Granville organizations looking for volunteers. To add additional details to this list, please contact krozell@granvillecsd.org