GES Gazette

9/26/25

This Week's Updates
GES in the fall
Granville Elementary in the Fall
Principal Ten Eyck
Principal Ten Eyck (Pronounced 10 Ike)

Dear GES Students, Staff, and Families

Thank you to the Granville PTO for organizing a successful Scholastic Book Fair this week. It's so important for our students to have books in their hands, and the PTO's efforts are truly inspiring a love of reading and learning.

Thank you to all the families who attending the GES Open House this week. It was great to have you tour our building, classrooms and meet our teachers and staff.

Thank you again for your partnership! It's what makes GES such a supportive and joyful place to learn and grow.

Warmly,

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

Morning Arrival and Schedule

  • Breakfast is served at GES from 7:30 am - 7:50 am. Breakfast is available for all students.

  • The school day starts promptly. The first school bell rings at 7:50 AM, and students should be in their classrooms ready to learn by 7:55 AM, or they will be marked late. (If they are late, they can receive a grab-n-go breakfast.)

  • Chorus is on Thursdays and begins at 7:30 AM, and breakfast is provided. Contact Mr. Tuttle if you need more information: btuttle@granvillecsd.org

  • Transportation Changes - All transportation changes for afternoons must be communicated by 10:00 am to the GES Main Office: rheath@granvillecsd.org

  • Notes on Lunches: 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.

Pick-up Line Safety

Please help us keep our pick-up line safe.

When picking up or dropping off, students should only exit and enter vehicles on the passenger side.

Having children walk around cars is dangerous, so please ensure they use the curb side.

Thank you for putting safety first.

Upcoming Events

  • 9/29 - 10/3 - Emergency Response Safety Practice: One evacuation and one lockdown drill will be practiced during this week. This letter was sent home to review the process.

  • 9/29 - 11/3 - Open Gym Mondays with P.E. Teacher, Mr. Boucher for 5th and 6th Grades for six Mondays, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm. A sign up form was sent home. Thanks Mr. Boucher!

October

  • 10/1 - 10/24 - Operation Santa Claus Applications Open

  • 10/6 - 11/3 - PTO Annual Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Forms Go Home - Due No Later Than 11/3

  • 10/6 - 10/11 - GES and MJT Spirit Week of Daily Dress Up Themes

  • 10/8 - PTO Meeting at GES, 6pm - All school families and staff welcome.

  • 10/13 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

  • 10/17 - GES Picture Day

  • 10/20 - Board of Education Meeting, JSHS Library, 6pm

  • 10/27 - PTO Pumpkin Decorating Contest

  • 10/30 - PTO Annual Trunk or Treat at GES Parking Lot, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • 10/31 - GES Fall Parade, 1:45pm

All event details are in the district calendar.

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

Here is where to view it on the district app.

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

Important Forms

Multiple forms were mailed out this summer.

If you have not yet turned the following forms in, please be sure to send them in with your student or turn them in to the main office. Questions about forms? Please email rheath@granvillecsd.org

  • Chromebook Agreement

  • Health ID Forms

  • Publicity Release

  • Receipt of Code of Conduct

Nurses Office Notice

If your child received a letter from the school nurse regarding T-Dap immunizations, they must be completed by the date indicated on the form.

Students who do not meet this requirement may be excluded from school until immunizations are up to date, in accordance with state regulations.  

A Message from Superintendent Hall

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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.

What is Academic Intervention Services or AIS?

At GES, we believe in supporting every student's learning journey.

If your child is receiving Academic Intervention Services (AIS), it's because we're committed to helping them succeed.

AIS provides additional instruction to students who need extra support in subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.

These services are designed to help students meet grade-level learning standards and are tailored to each child's unique needs.

For more detailed information, please refer to the AIS slideshow linked below:

View the AIS Slideshow

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.

Ms. Picard's 4th Grade Class

Rainy Day Reading Fun with Flashlights

Two boths share reading a book in a cozy corner with a flashlight
A boy with a flashlight sits in a cozy corner of a classroom with a book

Showing Up Matters

Did you know...

Missing just TWO days a month adds up to over THREE weeks of lost learning in a school year!

We are so proud of our GES students in grades 3 - 6 who are showing up on time, every day - it makes a big difference!

Thank you, families, for helping your child start each day strong by getting to school on time.

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.

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.

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?

Granville CSD app - please download

Community Resources


10/11 - 10/12 - 18th Annual, Share the Warmth Clothing Giveaway at Mettawee Community School, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (bring your own bags) - All Ages!

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

Contact Information

Granville Elementary School

61 Quaker Street Granville, NY 12832

Phone: 518-642-9357

Fax: 518-642-0771

GranvilleCSD.org

District Contact Guide

School Nurse: Courtney Beecher 518-642-1051 ext 3209

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

School Psychologist: Jaime Culligan 518-642-1051 ext 3204

Follow Granville CSD on Facebook - Here is the link to the Granville CSD Facebook Page.

Follow Granville CSD on Instagram - Here is the link.

Follow Granville PTO on Facebook - Here is the link to the PTO Facebook Page.

Check the District Calendar Weekly for the Latest Updates - Here is the link to the calendar.