Dear MJT Families,

Our Kindergarten classes enjoyed a field trip to Mandy's Spring Nursery in Granville. They learned about flowers and plants, took in the beautiful scenery and even planted and took home a little potted flower for Mother's Day. Here is a link to review a snippet of the event.

Snack and Water

Please continue to send your student to school with a small snack daily.  The nurses office does have snacks on hand, but we are going through them at a very rapid pace.  As mentioned in previous newsletters, please only send your student to school with clear water for the classroom (juice for lunch is fine).  Please avoid adding colored, sugary powders or squirts to the water.  

Class Lists for 2026-2027

We will be working to make class lists soon for the 2026-2027 school year.  As a reminder, we do not accept requests for specific teachers.  If you have a situation that you would like me to consider regarding your child's placement for the next school year, you must submit it directly to me (not the classroom teacher) in writing no later than Friday, May 22.  I will take your request into consideration, but cannot make guarantees that it will be accommodated.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

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

btaylor@granvillecsd.org

5/8 - MJT Field Day Drawing Contests Due

5/11 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 PM

5/12 - Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Mike Hall, Pember Library, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Families and community welcome

5/13 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM at GES Cafeteria - All staff and families welcome in-person or Google Meet Link (always in the calendar of events)

5/14 - Community Resource: Granville Lions Club Blood Drive - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Jr/Sr High

5/14 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: Grab a homemade dinner to-go or dine-in at the Jr/Sr High Cafeteria, hosted by the Sophomore Class. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - All families welcome. 

5/17 - PTO Color Run, 1:00 PM by High School Soccer Field

5/19 - School Budget Vote - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM High School Gym (Enter behind school by the track) and Senior High Spring Band Concert 6:30 PM (All welcome!) Here is the School Budget Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

5/20 - 5/21 - PTO MJT Scholastic Book Fair Pop-Up 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

5/22 - End of 4th Marking Period

5/22 and 5/25 -  NO SCHOOL Snow Day Give Back Day and Memorial Day

5/22 - COMMUNITY RESOURCE: LEAP Community Services Day - Attend this free event to learn about how to sign up for free or low-cost child care, health care, mental health support, aging support, youth services and more. All in one place! Details are here. 

5/28 - MJT Spring Performance - 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM - Here are the details.

5/30 - Rail Trail to the Footbridge Race - Staff, students and community welcome to compete. Organized by High School Spanish Teacher, Ms. Marchese

Here is the link to all upcoming school details in the district calendar.

Kindergarten classes visited Mandy's Spring Nursery to learn all about plants, enjoy a visual feast of beautiful flowers and mini-lessons on how things grow. 

Drop in for coffee and conversation with Granville CSD Superintendent Michael Hall. 

Tuesday, May 12th - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Location: The Pember Library, 33 West Main Street, Granville 

No need to RSVP, just drop in if you're free. 

Register for a free, FULL DAY Pre-K or Kindergarten with free breakfast, lunch and many fun, educational activities. Transportation provided.

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

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

Consider taking a minute to review this week's school social media posts for fun pictures of staff and moments of appreciation. 

The Granville PTO of volunteers delivered daily treats to teacher lounges in all buildings and even treated the bus garage and facilities team too. 

Thank you PTO!

Granville CSD Facebook

Granville CSD Instagram

Granville PTO

An App called The Monkey is making the rounds among students in the region. It is a high-risk video chat platform connecting users, often children and teens, with strangers via random, short video calls.

Safety concerns include exposure to explicit content, predatory behavior, and lack of strict age verification, despite a 18+ policy. It is similar to Omegle, often used for quick, anonymous interactions and "pranks".

APPLE DEVICES:

Here is how to block this App on your child's Apple phone:

First, if you haven't already, set up Parental Controls for Apple devices via this link.

Second, to block an App on an Apple device, enable Screen Time in Settings, create a unique passcode, and use Content & Privacy Restrictions to hide built-in apps or set age-based app limits. You can also restrict app downloads, set time limits for specific apps, or use Downtime to limit usage. These settings can be managed remotely via Family Sharing.


ANDROID DEVICES:

Here is how to block this App on your child's Android phone:

First, if you haven't already, set up Google Family Link via this link.

Second, here is the link to instructions for limiting/blocking Apps on your student's Android devices.

The Village of Granville has an opening for the Summer Swim Program Director.

This is a popular program for Granville CSD students who learn how to swim and enjoy time at nearby Lake St. Catherine, Vt during the summer and generally runs right after Summer Academy. 

Swim Program Director

The Village of Granville is seeking a Director for our Summer Swim Program conducted at the Lake St. Catherine State Park during the month of July.

Candidates must possess Lifeguard and CPR certifications, and will supervise Swim Instructors providing the program to participants. The Director also works to coordinate transportation, set the program schedule, and register program participants.The Summer Swim Program benefits youth ages 8-14 and generally runs for 12-16 days over four to six weeks.

Candidates can apply directly to the Office of the Village Clerk located at 51 Quaker Street or thru email at granville@roadrunner.com. The salary for this position is $3,500 annually. The Village of Granville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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. 

Here are three simple routines to help your family. 

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

Summer 2026 Resources

Here is a link to summer resources for Granville CSD.


Subscribe to the Board of Education Updates

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.

Meet our volunteer Board members here.

Community News

Here is the link to view it and subscribe for free.

Here is the link to the Board of Education budget planning information.

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

Granville NY PTO Facebook Page - The latest events and volunteer opportunities

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.

Kindergarten Students - May purchase snacks on Thursdays and Ice Cream on Fridays only. Thank you!

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