GES in the fall — Granville Elementary in the Fall

Dear GES Community,

I hope this newsletter finds you well as we move toward the middle of October. We’ve had a busy and successful couple of weeks, and I have a few important updates and reminders to share with you all.

Picture Day Success & Make-up Dates

I want to start with a huge thank you! Our recent Picture Day was a fantastic success, and I deeply appreciate everyone's cooperation in making the day run so smoothly. A special shout-out goes to our incredible PTO volunteers—thank you for giving your time and energy to help coordinate the students!

For any students who were absent or need a retake, we have a scheduled Make-up Picture Day on December 2nd.

Experiential Learning and Safety This Week

We have some exciting and important activities coming up this week that focus on both educational experiences and crucial safety awareness:

Our 3rd Graders are gearing up for a wonderful trip to Elms Family Farm! This educational outing is a great way for them to connect what they learn in the classroom with real-world agriculture and nature. Please make sure your 3rd graders are dressed appropriately for the weather.

Additionally, our 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students will be having special visitors from the Granville Fire Department. They will be spending time reminding and educating our older students on vital fire safety practices. This annual visit is an invaluable opportunity for our students to learn life-saving tips directly from our community's first responders.

Special Event Next Week: Jared Campbell!

To help drive home the power of being kind, we have a very special, powerful event scheduled for next week!

On Monday, 10/20, from roughly 9:25–10:05 AM, our students will be loading buses and heading to MJT for a special visit from singer/songwriter, Jared Campbell! Jared is an incredible musician who focuses on creating songs to promote the power of kindness, making good choices, and embracing individuality. It promises to be an engaging and inspiring experience for all our kids.

I encourage you to learn more about his powerful message and even watch a few of his videos with your student on YouTube ahead of time.

Learn More: https://jaredcampbell.com/elementary-school/

Thank you, as always, for your partnership.

Warmly,

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

Principal Ten Eyck's Tips

Prioritizing Kindness and Respect Across Our Community

The values we hold dear at GES are being Kind, Safe, Responsible, and Respectful.

These aren't just student values; they are community values that must be upheld by all of us—students, staff, and parents—in every setting.

Please also remember, our teachers and staff deserve to be treated with the same respect we expect for our students.

Engaging in disrespectful, rude, or unprofessional conversations with staff members—whether in person, on the phone, or via email—is against our community values.

October is Bullying Prevention Month

Speaking of values, it’s important that we all use the same definition of bullying: Bullying is repeated, aggressive behavior intended to harm or intimidate.

A one-time conflict, disagreement, or mistake between children is not considered bullying, though we will always help students resolve these issues.

We are working hard to teach all students the skills to manage conflict and be kind classmates.

Help Us Create a Respectful Environment

We all have the same goal - supporting your student. We can only achieve this when we work together in a kind and civil partnership.

Please help us uphold a professional and respectful environment for everyone who steps onto our campus.

Let's work together to ensure that GES remains a wonderful place for every student to learn and thrive.

Thank you,
Principal Ten Eyck

Upcoming Events

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.

October

10/1 - 10/24 - Operation Santa Claus Applications Open - Due 10/24
10/6 - 11/3 - PTO Annual Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Forms Go Home - Due 11/3
10/20 - Board of Education Meeting, JSHS Library, 6pm
10/27 - PTO Pumpkin Decorating Contest
10/29 - Granville CSD Athletics Booster Club Meeting - All school families, staff and community are welcome to get involved, 6pm Jr/Sr High
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.

4th Grade Fun

Ms Law/Ms McNamara's 4th grade class learned about weeding, and putting the garden to rest for the winter for a Science.

While weeding they found a green bean pod and a grape tomato. These were from volunteer plants from a year and a half ago!

They dried the bean seeds and after a couple of days, Ms Law planted a seed in each of two reusable cups.

The tomato was sliced and laid on soil in a cup with seeds showing, and soon a layer of soil was added to cover the tomato slice.

There are now two bean plants and about five tomato plants growing from reusing found plants!

4th grade in the garden and holding up sticks and roots that were dug up

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

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.

Image of the words Parent Rooms and Granville CSD over a blurred out picture of the GCSD APP

Receive classroom updates in the Granville CSD App Parent Rooms.

Step 1: Download the Granville CSD App (In any app store)

Step 2: Open app and scroll to the bottom of the App and select "Rooms"

Step 3: Login with your phone number or email

Step 4: Navigate to "settings" (select "More" in bottom right of App) and TURN ON notifications (email or phone) to be notified of updates

Step 5: Select "Rooms" again and find your student's class. If you don't see it, please contact your teacher to see if they are using it. Thank you!

You can message your child's teacher directly and receive classroom updates, in addition to sending an email or calling.

Problems with logging in? Please email krozell@granvillecsd.org or 518-642-1051 Ext. 1317

Operation Santa Claus

Deadline is 10/24

Need help with the winter holidays?

"Operation Santa Claus" will again warm the hearts and homes of many of our local families with clothing assistance and up to one gift per child.

If you believe you are eligible to participate in the “Operation Santa Claus" program, please complete the attached application form. (Income eligibility criteria apply).

The application form is to be returned to the main office of Granville Elementary School, Mary J. Tanner, or the JSHS no later than 10/24/25.

Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have more than one child, only one application needs to be submitted. Please include all children's names on the same application.

Join an After-School Activity

Click the image below for a current list of after-school fun at GES!

community school flyer — Click the image above to visit the Community School page for free resources.

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.

School Community Fun

This is what we call speaking the language of our students. We hope you got a chuckle out of this!

The outdoor digital school signage that reads: How many nights per week should you be reading? 6-7 — We speak student. And literacy. Go Horde!

GES students in youth, blue and gold Granville, football gear creating a 6-7 sign out of their uniform by covering parts of their jersey numbers so only 6 and 7 show — GES students in youth football league.

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

Here is the link to a variety of internet and media safety tips on the Community School page.

Granville Apparel

Kids sizes available! Click the image to see the Golden Horde Apparel Store

Need GCSD gear? An image of Granville Golden Horde t-shirts, backpack, hats and more.

Attendance Tip

Send your student in each day, 10-15 minutes early, for a free breakfast to fuel up and focus for the day. No registration required.

free breakfast every day at GES - arrive 10-15 minutes early to enjoy breakfast to fuel up for the day

District News

Granville History Teacher Walks 500 Miles This Summer

Click the image below for the story and pictures.

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.

Snacks! 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.

Quick Links

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

Missed an issue of the weekly newsletter? Go here.

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

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

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

Parent Rooms - 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.

A-Z Everything Granville CSD - Here is the link to the Communications page.

Do You Have the Granville CSD APP?

Community Resources

PTO October 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, after-school and school break activities. 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.

10/17/25