GES Gazette

3/14/25

This Week's Updates
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Principal Ten Eyck
Principal Ten Eyck (Pronounced 10 Ike)

Dear GES Families,

As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, 3/14/25 for a Superintendent's Conference Day.

Communication went out yesterday about Bus Changes for 3/13 - 3/28. Here is the link with the information.

I am excited to share some wonderful updates from our school this month!

First, congratulations to our 4th grade team for winning the first Math Sticker Incentive of the year! The class with the most math practice in the school's online math practice program wins! They will be celebrating their success with an ice cream party. Your student can access this math practice program at home, if you have access to a computer, with your students Granville email and password.

A big round of applause also goes to Ms. Tommasi’s homeroom for winning the Golden Spatula Award for best behavior in the cafeteria, and to Mrs. McNamara’s class for earning the Golden Sneaker Award for best behavior in P.E. class! Keep up the fantastic work!

The PBIS characteristic the month for March is Friendship.

In the spirit of positive behavior, we are excited to introduce our “Caught You Being Good” cards. These cards may come home when students demonstrate extraordinary positive behavior. It’s a simple way to celebrate and reinforce the great choices our students are making both in and outside the classroom.

Our counseling team, along with our dedicated teachers, has been working hard to ensure that social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons, restorative practices, and important life skills are integrated throughout the school day. These initiatives are a key part of helping our students grow not just academically, but also as kind and community minded individuals.

Speaking of academics, our teachers are doing incredible work with engaging strategies, test preparation, and offering tiered enrichment or intervention programs to ensure every student is supported in reaching their full potential. We are truly committed to helping each child succeed in all areas of their development.

Last, we want to thank all the families who attended the 6th Grade Bridge Night. It was a wonderful opportunity to help our 6th graders transition to the junior high school, and we are so grateful for the student tour guides, as well as our administrators and counseling team, who worked hard to make the evening a success.

Thank you again for your ongoing support in helping our students thrive. We are excited about the continued growth and success of each child at our school.

See you on Monday!

Warm regards,

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

attendance tips
See you in school 10-15 minutes early for a free breakfast to help your student focus and feel good each school day.

Reminders

*** Lost and Found ***

Please come look through our lost and found before Monday, April 14th. The pile is HUGE. All remaining items will be donated during spring break.

Communication went out yesterday about Bus Changes for 3/13 - 3/28. Here is the link with the information.

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.

***Cold 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 and helps student learn important life skills.

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.

ges students of the week 2/7/25
Congratulations to Connor, Daemon, Ryder and Faith!

Upcoming Events

  • Do you know someone ready for preschool? UPK Registration is Open for the 2025 - 2026 School Year - Details here.

  • Lost and Found - Please come pick up your lost items before Spring Break that begins on April 14th. All remaining items will be donated the week of Spring Break.

  • 3/13 - 5th and 6th Grade After School Glow Party, GES

  • 3/14 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day

  • 3/24 - Board of Education Budget Workshop and Meeting, 6pm, HS Library

  • 3/28 - DUE: Interested in Free Summer Music Lessons? Get an Interest Form from Ms. Coons. For Grades 5-11

  • 4/5 - Granville's Got Talent! - Come watch the Jr/Sr High Talent Show! $5 per Ticket, 6pm, All Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bring the family! Please share with the local community! Hosted by the Granville High National Honor Society.

All event details are in the 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.

PBIS Celebrations

Each month we celebrate students for making progress and exhibiting positive characteristics like being kind, safe and responsible in our school community. Here are just a few snapshots from the February.

6th Grade Students Celebrated!
6th Grade Students Celebrated!
PBIS february with Mrs. Bishop
Mrs. Bishop and Student
February 2025 PBIS Celebration with Mrs. Bean
Mrs. Bean and Student
PBIS Celebration
Mrs. Fielding and Student
An Afternoon of Piano Music with  Youth Piano Students at the Glens Falls Symphony

Glens Falls Symphony Coupons

Happy Music in our School's Month 2025 from the Glens Falls Symphony!

Please email Jr/Sr High Band Director, Ms. Stout to receive a $10 student and $15 accompanying adult vouchers for the Glens Falls Symphony concert in our 2024-25 season of Music, Movement and Memory.

Sunday, March 16, 2025, 4pm at First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls

"An Afternoon of Piano Music" featuring American Pianist Chris Reynolds and Piano Students from the Capital District Council for Young Musicians.

This concert, which takes place at the magnificent First Presbyterian Church in Glens Falls, features soloist Chris Reynolds, a highly esteemed opera coach and collaborative pianist, in a work by Paul Hindemith that is not often performed.

"Four Temperaments" is an orchestral work to accompany a ballet for George Balanchine at the forerunner of the New York City Ballet, The Ballet Society. The piece and the ballet are acknowledged as a masterpiece. Then the stage lights up with young, leading piano students from the Capital Region will literally play musical chairs as they share the piano benches for a collaborative performance of Camille Saint-Saëns' beloved "The Carnival of the Animals". 

All instructions on how to redeem tickets are on the vouchers. Contact Ms. Stout today for a free voucher: jstout@granvillecsd.org

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 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.

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.

Granville CSD app - please download

Community Resources

PTO March 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.

Contact Information

Granville Elementary School

61 Quaker Street Granville, NY 12832

Phone: 518-642-9357

Fax: 518-642-0771

GranvilleCSD.org

School Nurse: Melinda Lewis 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.