Dear MJT Families,

We had a fun week of Reading Around the World dress up days.

Below are a few pictures from Hat Day from a mix of MJT and GES students.

A Few Tips

1) Did you know only 10 minutes of day of reading with your child helps them understand new words, improves speech and helps children feel calm and confident about learning new things?

It's a great way to wind down the evening. Free books are available at school and at the local Pember Library when you get a free library card too. 

2) As the warmer weather nears, if your student needs a little help with tying their sneakers, here are two instructional videos to assist you at home:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A3P4aM3MlT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KcPbhSfBo

3) One more quick tip: please check the district calendar of events once per week, perhaps on the weekend to catch the latest events, opportunities and resources for your family. You can view the events in the Granville CSD App (download from any App store) or the website at GranvilleCSD.org/events.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Taylor
Principal, Mary J. Tanner School
518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

btaylor@granvillecsd.org

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN 

If you're already in Pre-K, no need to register for Kindergarten.

Please spread the word.

Here is the information about the program and how to register.

3/9 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 PM, JSHS Library

3/11 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM, GES

3/13 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day

3/13 - 3/14 - Drama Club Production: Alice in Wonderland Gone Wrong - All families and community welcome! 5:30 PM Each Night, JSHS Auditorium - $5 per student, $10 per adult

3/18 - Pre-K Parent Information Night at MJT, 6:00 PM

3/19 - Jazz Cafe Fundraiser at the Jr/Sr High, 7:00 PM - Bring a friend or family member to listen to the high school jazz band play and enjoy coffee, sweet treats and jazz for $5

3/21 - High School Talent Show - All families and students welcome! 7:00 PM - $5 at the Door for a Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser by the National Honor Society

3/25 - PTO Science, Technology and Art Fair - All families and students welcome!

April

4/3 - 4/10 - NO SCHOOL: Spring Recess - PTO Bowling available during break. $5 for two games and shoes included at Slate Valley Lanes, and PTO pays for the rest. For GCSD families and students.

Here is the link to all event details in the district calendar.

The PTO hosted a Reading Around the World Spirit Week. These photos were shared by families on the PTO Facebook page Hat Day post. Here is the link to the PTO Facebook page.

Prizes for February Bus of the Month just arrived and we'll be celebrating next week! 

Every month, one bus will win a Free School Snack Coupon for every student on board!

To learn more about the Bus of the Month contest, visit this blog post.

Kindergarten students will be able to purchase snacks on Thursdays, and Ice Cream on Fridays. 

We've had to adjust this because recently due to the fact that we are finding out that a large number of students are throwing their entire/most lunch away and then going to purchase snacks. 

We are working with them to encourage healthy habits to eat more of their lunch rather than rushing for snacks. 

Here is the link for the current PTO newsletter.

Please remember to pack sneakers each day for gym class!

March will bring a jump rope unit and will need proper and safe footwear during class. Thank you!

If you like, you can leave an old pair of sneakers in your student's classroom cubby to leave at school for gym. 

If your student needs help tying their shoes, here are two instructional videos to practice at home:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A3P4aM3MlT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KcPbhSfBo

Screen Time Alternatives

The winter months can be challenging to find engaging activities for children to do at home. 

Often, students fall into the "screen time routine" when they can't get outside to play as much. 

Too much screen time can affect their sleep and behavior patterns in many ways. 

Screens provide instant gratification, which children then expect in all aspects of their lives. 

As a result, this can create challenges at both home and school. 

Here are some alternative ideas to consider that can increase your family time while helping them to practice how to share and take turns.

- Board games: Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Trouble, etc

- I spy: Try playing it different ways such as "I spy something that starts with the letter__"

- Card games: Go fish, War

- Sight word or letter hunt: write students trick/sight words on post-it notes and put them all around the house for students to find and practice.  This can also be done with individual letters.

- Reading books: Bedtime stories are a calm, soothing way for children to unwind before going to sleep.

Visit this page and look for the "Better Screen Time" tips to learn about low-stimulation vs high-stimulation screen time ideas that help students sleep better and learn problem solving skills.

Please pack a healthy, filling snack each day to help your child focus, get along with others and feel ready to learn important life skills.  

Here are some great ideas. 

Reading with your child helps them understand new words, improves speech and helps children feel calm and confident about learning new things. 

Start with 10 minutes per day.

Consider visiting your local library on Saturdays and sign up for a free library card. 

Here is a link to winter book ideas to read with your child. 

Here is the link to the Pember Library and Museum - they are open from 10am - 1pm on Saturdays and Tuesday - Friday as well (hours differ). 

Thank you for showing up on time, every day! We love seeing your students in school and appreciate your efforts.

Here are tips for deciding when to keep your student home and when to send them to school. 

You can now subscribe to all of the Board of Education updates and they will arrive in your email inbox. 

Here is the direct link to the subscribe with an email address.

And here is the link to the general overview of the Granville CSD Board of Education website.

Run for Board of Education - April 20th, 2026 Deadline

Please note, three Board members terms end 2026.

Here is more information about how to run for BOE including dates, deadlines and more.

Meet our volunteer Board members here.

Community News

The first issue of Community News from GCSD is posted. This is a great newsletter to share with alumni and local residents, businesses and those who do not have children in the district. Here is the link to view it and subscribe for free.

Here is the link to the second quarter Honor Roll for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Get the App! Search "Granville CSD" on any App store and download today.

Organizing Tip! Check the district calendar of event, once per week! On the school website and in the school App. 

All Family Resources - Visit the A-Z index here.

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

eSchool Parent Portal - 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. Twice per week, students are introduced to new fresh fruit or vegetable.

Parent Rooms - Family-Teacher chat and classroom updates all in the mobile Granville CSD App. Learn more about Parent Rooms at this link.

Free Breakfast and Lunch Each Day - Arrive 15 minutes early to school and come enjoy 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.

Educational Resources - Try our community school page here.

Mary J. Tanner Primary School

9593 State Route 22

Granville, NY 12832

Phone: 518-642-1051

Fax: 518-642-9594

District Contact Guide

School Nurse: Jennifer Blais 518-642-1051 Ext. 4204

School Social Worker: Andrea Smith 518-642-1051Ext. 4205

School Psychologist: Renee Forbes 518-642-1051 Ext. 4147

Here is the link to the District Calendar on our website.

Here is the link to the District App.

A-Z Everything Granville CSD