GES Gazette
Dear GES Families,
I hope you had a good week.
State Testing: We are in the final home stretch of the school year and that includes state testing. Please see the remaining dates below. Our students are doing well and I want to thank our families for helping us prepare our students with a good night's sleep before tests.
See you on on Monday!
Warm regards,
Principal Ten Eyck
tteneyck@granvillecsd.org
518-642-1051 Ext. 3202
Monday, 5/12 - 3rd Grade Math State Testing
Wednesday, 5/14 - 5th Grade Science State Testing
5/12 - Budget Hearing and Appointment of New Superintendent - The Budget Hearing is the Public Participation and Q&A with the Board of Education about the Proposed School Budget or the Next School Year, 6pm High School Get Budget Info Here. Stream the past three Budget Workshop presentations from 3/10, 3/24, 4/7 on the Granville CSD Youtube Channel. Here is the Granville CSD Youtube link. (Please scroll for the above dates)
5/14 - UPK Screening at MJT, By Appointment - Contact District Registrar 518-642-1051 Ext. 1309 for Appointment /
5/14 - PTO Meeting 6pm at GES - All families welcome!
5/18 - PTO Color Run, 1pm High School, Ken Burch Soccer Field (This is the soccer field by the Varsity Baseball Field, behind Price Chopper)
5/20 - School Budget and Board of Elections Vote - 10am - 8pm High School Gym.
5/23 and 5/26 - NO SCHOOL: For unused snow day and observance of Memorial Day
All event details are in the District calendar - updated weekly.
Here is where to view it on our website. Here is where to view it on the district app.
Each week students are nominated by their teachers and staff to represent their grade for modeling being kind, safe and responsible community members in their classroom and amongst their peers. Not all students are pictured each week.
Congratulations to Hayden, Louise, Helene and Emilyah.
"Ms. Dipresso goes above and beyond to make sure every student—whether in her grade level or not—feels welcome and safe at school. In addition to all she does in the classroom, she also coaches sports throughout the year and builds strong connections with students across the school. She’s also serving as a mentor to a new special education teacher, sharing her experience and support. Thank you, Brianna, for all the heart and dedication you bring each day!" - Principal Ten Eyck
Ms. Dipresso received a beautiful slate frame and local gift card to Indulge Pizza from the Granville PTO. Each month the PTO quietly helps our schools highlight a peer nominated staff member. Thank you to our PTO volunteers!
***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. Bus Schedule Changes for 5/1 - 5/9 - Details here.
***Recess***
Please be sure your child is prepared for outdoor recess by bringing appropriate chilly spring outerwear like boots, hats, gloves or extra pants.
***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 District Contact Guide. Here is our Community School page with additional free family resources
***Internet and Media Safety Tips for Families***
Consider putting children's phones and tablets on downtime after bedtime. (You can learn how on the Community School page, under free internet and media safety resources.)
Strong Attendance Builds a Strong Future
Please make every effort to ensure that your child is at school by 8:45am and attends the full day of school. Arrive 10-15 minutes early and enjoy a free breakfast at school!
USA Luge will be holding their Slider Search event in Glens Falls on May 17 and 18. Below are links with registration and event info. For families with athletes ages 10-13.
Registration Link (Select Glens Falls, NY dates from drop-down dates)
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.
5/15 - Lions Club Blood Drive at the High School - 11am - 6pm To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor code: 12832. Volunteers needed. (Checking in donors and handing out food/snacks after). Please contact Molly Celani to volunteer 518-361-9475 or mollycelani@aol.com
5/31 - Rail Trail to the Footbridge Kids 1K and 5K Race - Run, walk, jog with the whole family! Learn more. Volunteers also needed. Please contact Ms. Marchese, High School Spanish Teacher cmarchese@granvillecsd.org for volunteering and questions.
PTO May Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.
Discover Granville NY.com - Outdoor recreation, local resources and events
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, access to 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.
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
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.