MJT Weekly

9/19/25

This Week's Updates
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Some of our Beautiful Murals at MJT
Principal Taylor 2025
Principal Breanne Taylor

Dear MJT Families, 

Over the next few weeks, your student will be taking their first of 3 computer based assessments.  This is done through our iReady Diagnostic program, which assesses each student’s abilities in ELA and Math. 

In ELA, they are  assessed on phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, high frequency words, and comprehension for literature and informational texts. 

In Math, they are assessed on numbers and operations, algebra and algebraic thinking, measurement and data, and geometry.  Students are assessed in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, and their results are used to help make instructional decisions throughout the year.  

Each class is busy diving into our curriculum and daily routines.  Your student’s day is filled with learning experiences, as well as social experiences.  Often as a parent it can be hard to get your student to tell you about their day, aside from the usual brief answers. 

Here are some ways to encourage your student to tell you about their day:

  • Tell me something fun you did in math today?

  • What special class did you have today?

  • What was one thing that made you feel really happy?

  • Tell me about the friends you played with on the playground.

We hope to see you all at our MJT Open House on Wednesday, September 24, from 6:00-7:00.  You will have the opportunity to see your student’s classroom teacher, encore teachers, and to learn about the fun and exciting year ahead.  This is a great opportunity to connect with the school staff as well as other families, and to learn more about how you can get involved in our Granville PTO.  

Please Note: Our Lee Road loop drop off is open in the morning from 7:45-8:00.  Our staff goes back inside promptly at 8:00, and no MJT students should be dropped off after that.  If the Head Start bus is unloading, then MJT staff has already gone inside.  Head Start cannot take MJT students inside because the second set of doors locks and they cannot access our portion of the building.  If you arrive in the loop past 8:00, you must drive your student to the front of the building.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Taylor

Principal, Mary J. Tanner

518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

A Message from Superintendent Hall

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Join our team! Apply to be a bus driver. Here is the link to our Now Hiring page.

Thank you for continued patience, flexibility and understanding while we work together to streamline bus routes and increase our transportation staffing. We are working closely with our bus drivers and transportation leaders to ensure all team members are valued and appreciated while we work with Durrin Transportation.

Your feedback is welcome and heard. For transportation questions, please contact 518-642-1051 Ext. 5201 or email kcoley@granvillecsd.org, thank you.

Here is the link to the Mr. Hall's report from the 9/8/25 Board of Education Meeting. This link includes Mr. Hall's transportation updates.

Here is the link to all of the transportation updates.

Upcoming Events

  • 9/18 - 9/24 - Granville Lights Week - Bring your family to a varsity home game "under the lights" and cheer on our teams. This is a great way to show your students "our big kids" and who they can grow up to be. Here is the link to the Lights Games in the district calendar.

  • 9/24 - MJT Open House - Join us and come meet your child's teachers and learn more about our school. No childcare? Please feel welcome to bring your family, 6pm - 7pm

Consider reviewing the district calendar once per week for the latest updates.

Here is where to view the district calendar on our website. Here is where to view it on the district app.

MJT Ice Cream Treat and Lunch with Mr. Hall

a picture kids having ice cream at MJT
a picture of mr. hall with a student at lunch
a picture of boys eating ice cream treat at MJT

Internet Safety Tips

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  • Visit InternetMatters.org for online safety checklist and conversation guides by age.

  • Here is the link to more internet and media safety tips on the Community School page.

Attendance Tip

attendance tip: your child can do great things, help them show up, on time, every day

School Tips

Website Help - Try the A-Z communications page here.

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide.

eSchool Parent Portal - This is where to check your child's grades, attendance, and tardies.

Please pack a healthy, filling snack everyday for your student to help them focus and feel good.

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

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. Learn about this program here.

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

Need a resource? Try our community school page here.

Download the Granville App

a picture of the granville csd app - this can be downloaded from any app store by searching for granville csd

Community Resources

10/11 - 10/12 - 18th Annual, Share the Warmth Clothing Giveaway at Mettawee Community School, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (bring your own bags) - All Ages!

PTO September Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

Cub Scouts - Looking for parent-leaders for Cub Scouts. Contact Ashlee Zinn: azinn@granvillecsd.org

Discover Granville NY.com

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 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

Contact Info

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.

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