Dear GES Families,

I hope you are all doing well!

We’ve had an exciting and productive week at GES, and I’m thrilled to share some highlights and upcoming events with you.

This week, we were honored to have Nick Woodward from Learning the Ropes join us for an incredible assembly. His inspiring presentation encouraged students to stay active, promote healthy lifestyles, and give back to their communities through the art of jump rope.

Celebrating Our Students' Hard Work!

3rd Grade NYS Testing Simulation – Last week, our 3rd graders successfully completed their first experience with computer-based testing as part of the NYS Simulation for 3-8 testing. They demonstrated kindness, safety, and responsibility throughout the process, putting forth their very best effort. We are so proud of them!

Recognizing Student Achievements

I-Ready Incentive Program – Over half of our students earned B-Bucks for their dedication and hard work in improving their growth scores! Their determination and effort have been truly impressive.

First in Math Champions – Congratulations to Mrs. Nolan’s class, who earned over 19,000 stickers in January and will celebrate with a classroom party!

Golden Awards – Shout out to Mr. Condon’s class for winning the Golden Sneaker and Mrs. Moanco’s class for earning the Golden Spatula!

Thank You to Our Families & Teachers – A huge thank you to all of the families who continue to support our students in reaching their academic and personal goals. And a special shout-out to our dedicated teachers, who work tirelessly to foster collaboration, teamwork, and success while modeling positive values every day.

Exciting Opportunity for 5th & 6th Grade Chorus

The ADK Thunder hockey team has invited our 5th and 6th grade chorus to sing the National Anthem at their home game on March 15, 2024!

A permission slip will be coming home soon. If your child participates in chorus and would like to join, please sign and return the bottom portion of the form.

All participants will need to purchase tickets ahead of time before the deadline on March 10, 2024.

Thank you for being a part of our wonderful GES community. Your support, encouragement, and partnership make a world of difference. Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

Warm regards,

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

Reminders

***Chorus Field Trip***

Please be on the look-out for permission slip to sign.

Transportation

Please remember to ensure that bus notes are submitted by 11:00 AM each day. This helps us manage transportation effectively and ensures your child gets home safely.

***Winter Weather and Recess***

Please be sure your child is prepared for outdoor recess by bringing appropriate outerwear like boots, hats, gloves and snow pants or extra pants. If providing winter clothing presents a challenge, please reach out to the Principal or School Nurse for support—we are happy to assist with any needs.

Nurse’s Office and Medication

If your child takes medication before the school day, please ensure it’s provided before they arrive, or submit any necessary doctor’s orders to the school nurse and we can assist at school.

***Pack a Snack***

Please pack a filling afternoon snack for your children, to help them focus and feel good. Here is the link for some helpful tips about when kids should snack and simple snack ideas.

Need Extra Support?

Please do not hesitate to contact your student's teacher and ask for assistance and resources that you can do at home. Here is our staff directory. Here is our Community School page with additional family resources.

***School Work***

Keep encouraging your child to work hard on their school work—every effort counts!

Students of the Week

Each week, one student is selected from each grade by their teachers and staff for being responsible and kind with their peers and in the classroom.

Upcoming Events

2/4 - Community Resource: Substance Abuse Help for Families - Free Weekly Zoom Meetings in February through the CMC: Foundation for Change on their "Invitation to Change Approach". For those with loved ones struggling with substance abuse. Free to NYS families. Learn more here.

2/8 - Basket Party - Hosted by the Jr/Sr High Music Booster Association - All Proceeds support the Jr/Sr High Music Program Details Here

2/10 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm, HS Library

2/12 - PTO Meeting 6pm, GES Cafe

2/17 - 2/21 - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Recess (Here is more information about the PTO Sponsored Bowling at Slate Valley Lanes during winter break)

2/28 - PTO Book Bingo 6pm, GES Details here.

District Calendar for All Schools - Updated Weekly!

Here is where to view it on our website. Here is where to view it on the district app.

January PBIS Assembly

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is monthly celebratory school event that celebrates positive behavior and reinforces school values of being responsible, safe and kind. Here are a few pictures!

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.

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

Communications Page - A-Z list of school website resources and more. 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.

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

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.

Walking Program - Need a warm, safe place to walk? You are invited to walk the halls of the Jr/Sr High. 12/4 to 4/11, Monday - Friday, 4pm - 9pm, when school is in session. Here is the link to all the details.

Community Resources

The PTO February Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

DiscoverGranvilleNY.com - Local outdoor recreation, events and resources. Here is the link to the website.

Youth Programs - This Granville CSD Athletics webpage now 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. With your library card you can access the free Libby app for hundreds of free audiobooks, ebooks and more. Here is a link to the library to learn more. Here is the link to the Libby app.

Other Granville Resources - Here is a link to the local resources section of the Discover Granville NY website