GES in the fall — Granville Elementary in the Fall

Dear GES Students, Staff, and Families

Castleton University and Granville Elementary

During the month of October, two Castleton University Physical Education students will be visiting our GES P.E. classes to teach a lesson and record themselves teaching one class to our students. These recordings are strictly for academic purposes and teaching portfolios only, and will not be shared publicly in any way. We wanted you to know in case your student shares exciting news about a new teacher visiting their P.E. and to assure you this is for fulfilling their academic requirements.

Thank you again for your partnership and helping our students get to school on time, every day. 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 - 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
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.
10/9 - NEW! Cricket Club with Mr. Rochlani Starts - Details here.
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.

Join an After-School Activity

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

Important Forms

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.

September PTO Staff Member of the Month

Mr. Tuttle, Music Teacher

The Granville PTO gifts our monthly staff member of the month a beautiful slate frame and gift card to Indulge Pizza in Granville. Thank you PTO!

Join our team! Here is the link to our Now Hiring page.

Join the PTO! Visit the Facebook page for the latest @GranvilleNYPTO

"Mr. Tuttle's impact reaches well beyond his own students. He has demonstrated outstanding peer leadership by taking on the role of mentor for another teacher, offering guidance and support that contributes to the professional growth of our entire faculty.

Furthermore, he is an innovator, continually seeking out and implementing new, creative approaches that enhance the learning experience for our students and deeply engage our wider school community. His willingness to try new things and share his profound love of music enriches the lives of countless individuals.

In short, Mr. Tuttle's selfless contribution of time, expertise, and enthusiasm has elevated the standard for both student achievement and faculty support. He is a truly deserving candidate for this recognition." - Principal Ten Eyck

Want to join the fun? Feel free to send a brief note of appreciation to Mr. Tuttle at btuttle@granvillecsd.org

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.

Mrs. Fielding's 3rd Grade Class

Rainy Day Puzzles and Board Games for Recess

Students playing a board game during last week's rain storm

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.

Attendance Tip

Send your student in each day, 10-15 minutes early, for a free breakfast to fuel up 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

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.

School 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.

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

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 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.

10/3/25