Dear MJT Families,

Happy New Year! 

It was wonderful to see all of our students back at school this week!  Classes were right back into the swing of academics. 

Over the next few weeks, you student (K-2) will be taking their second iReady diagnostic assessment for both ELA and Math. 

As a reminder, these assessments measure their growth in the following areas:

ELA: Phonics, Phonological awareness, high frequency words, vocabulary, and comprehension of literary and informational texts.

Math: Numbers and operations, geometry, measurement and data, and algebra.

These assessments help us to track your student’s progress and fine-tune their individual instruction moving forward. 

Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

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

btaylor@granvillecsd.org

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

Here’s how to win:

Be respectful, be kind, and be a role model for younger students.

Which bus will win in January? 

Good luck!

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

Winter Gear Reminder:

Please be sure to send your student with boots, warm jacket, hat, and mittens daily, as most classes go outside to play in the snow at recess and label all items with their name. 

If they don't have these items, they won't be able to play in the snow at recess.  

If you need help obtaining any of these items, please contact Nurse Blais: jblais@granvillecsd.org 

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

January

1/10 - The 5th and 6th Grade Chorus will sing the National Anthem at an upcoming Adirondack Thunder Ice Hockey Game, 7pm. Here is the link to purchase tickets.

1/12 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm, Jr/Sr High Library Subscribe to all BOE updates here.

1/14 - PTO Meeting - All Families and Staff Welcome! Virtual meeting link is always available is in district calendar of events. 

1/15 - Parent to Parent Group Meeting - Understanding IEP and Special Education Process 6pm, JSHS Library - All families welcome. 

1/19 - NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr Day Observance

1/19 - PTO Sponsored Bowling at Slate Valley Lanes

1/23 - PTO Free Movie Night at GES 6 pm - 8 pm 

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

Families: who remembers this parachute game from elementary school? Still so fun!

Did you know that excessive screen time directly links to concerns with attention, behavior, and proper sleep patterns?

Where to start?

Visit the Granville CSD Community School page for "Better Screen Time" tips to learn about low-stimulation vs high-stimulation screen time ideas.

Second graders in Mrs. Dickinson’s room were writing about their “invented” currency.

Twice per week, students are introduced to new fresh fruit or vegetable, thanks to a NYS grant and Granville CSD Food Director, Ms. Conklin for pursuing this grant each school year.

Please pack a healthy, filling snack each day!

Here are some great ideas. 

Reading 10-20 minutes a day with your child makes a huge difference in their ability to understand new words, improves speech and helps children feel calm and confident about learning new things. 

Here is the link to the Pember Library and Museum - they are open from 10am - 1pm on Saturdays and library cards are free.

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

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

The Board of Education has a new, online platform (formerly called Board Docs) for sharing meeting agendas, policies, upcoming meetings and more in an easy-to-access manner.

This will ensure the school community - parents, community members, staff, and more can keep up to date with the Board of Education happenings. 

This is a direct result of listening to the community's request!

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.

Thank you to Board Clerk and Secretary to the Superintendent, Mrs. Zinn for setting up this new system for the Granville school community, and thank you the Board for approving this investment in our school communications and community connections. 

Other District News:

Here is the link to get involved in our schools. 

Here is a link to food support resources. 

Here is the free indoor walking program details.

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. 

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

Website Help - Try the A-Z communications page 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.

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.

Need a resource? Try our community school page here.

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

Cub Scouts - Looking for new 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 (free with a library card).

Volunteer - Here are Granville organizations looking for volunteers. To add additional details to this list, please contact krozell@granvillecsd.org

Clothing and More - Kid's Korner Consignment Shop, Granville NY, 67 Church St, Granville

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