GES Gazette

3/21/25

This Week's Updates
ges spring celebration picture - color run 2023
Spring at GES
Principal Ten Eyck
Principal Ten Eyck (Pronounced 10 Ike)

Dear GES Families,

Happy first day of Spring!

I hope you had a good week.

This week we had Cornell Cooperative Extension visit our third grade classes for some hands-on learning. Check out the pictures below!

Don't forget to come to school 10-15 minutes early to enjoy a free breakfast on us. A full belly each morning helps your student focus and feel good during the day.

Let's finish strong! As the weather warms up, a little spring fever may set in. Please encourage your student to arrive on time, ready to learn and let's finish strong.

As a reminder, Bus Changes for 3/13 - 3/28. Here is the link with the information.

See you on Monday!

Warm regards,

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

attendance tips
Get to 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. All remaining items will be donated during spring break.

*** 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.

***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 cold 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, build important life skills and gets them ready for Jr/Sr High career planning.

Students of the Week

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

ges students of the week 2/7/25
Congratulations to Madilyn, Abelardo, Carver and Alaina!

Upcoming Events

  • Preschool Registration - 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.

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

  • 3/28 - DUE: Interested in Free Summer Music Lessons? Band members, fill out the form here.

  • 4/5 - FFA Ag Fair - Come learn about agriculture, meet animals, sample local products and meet Jr/Sr High students. 9am - 3pm. Bring the family!

  • 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.

Third Grade Classroom Fun

Cornell Cooperative Extension Brought Weaving and Loom Work into the Third Grade for Some Classroom Fun and Building Hand and Eye Coordination

Weaving and Loom Use Picture 1 in 3rd grade
Loom Work
Finger Weaving
Finger Weaving
Finger Weaving 2
Hands On Learning

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.