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

• 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

• 10/6 - 11/3 - PTO Annual Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Forms Go Home - Due 11/3

• 10/27 - PTO Pumpkin Decorating Contest

If you wish to participate, please have your child decorate a pumpkin.

The pumpkin should be a size that they can easily carry themselves.  All pumpkins will be due in the main office by Monday morning, 10/27 at 7:40 am. 

They will be on display in the cafeteria all week, and staff members will be voting on 10 winning pumpkins. 

The Top 10 pumpkins will win a pizza party lunch with Ms. Ten Eyck the following Monday.

• 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

Guidelines for costumes:

• No masks for face coverings 

• Costumes should not hinder vision or impair movement (this includes inflatables)

• No swords or weapons

• Costumes cannot promote drugs, alcohol or violence

• Children should be able to put on their own costumes. Parents will not be able to assist with makeup or putting on a costume

• Costumes cannot be culturally or racially insensitive.

• Thank you!

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.

• 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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.