Dear MJT Families,

Our Universal Pre Kindergarten (UPK) enrollment is beginning for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact our district Registrar, Bridget Liebig at bliebig@granvillecsd.org.

If your student turns four by December 1, 2025, they are eligible!

This is a full day program that runs from 8:35-2:30 here at MJT. Transportation is not provided by the district for UPK students.

With the cold winter weather upon us, students will not go outside for recess unless the temperature reaches 20 degrees or above. Please be sure to label your child’s winter gear with their name.

If you need help obtaining warm winter outerwear, please contact me at any time.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Breanne Taylor

Principal, Mary J. Tanner

518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

Reminders

Dismissal Plans

If your child will need a different dismissal plan than usual, please be sure to send in a note in the morning, or to give the main office a call prior to 12:00. This ensures that all of the important information gets where it needs to go so that dismissal can go smoothly for your student.

***Pack a Snack***

Please pack a filling afternoon snack for your children, thank you! Click this link for some helpful tips about when kids should snack and simple snack ideas.

Why Being on Time Matters

Please make every effort to ensure that your child is at school by 9:00. Consistent or frequent tardiness can cause students to fall behind quickly, and it makes it hard for them to learn reading, math and make friends. Students will be marked tardy if they arrive after 9:00. Likewise, frequently picking students up before the end of their scheduled day can cause them to fall behind and feel discouraged as well.

***Winter Weather and Recess***

Please be sure your child is prepared for outdoor recess by bringing appropriate outerwear like boots, hats, gloves and snow pants or extra pants. If providing winter clothing presents a challenge, please reach out to the school for support—we are happy to assist with any needs.

Upcoming Events

UPK Registration is Open for UPK for 2025 - 2026 School Year - Please contact our district Registrar, Bridget Liebig at bliebig@granvillecsd.org.
If your student turns four by December 1, 2025, they are eligible!
This is a full day program that runs from 8:35-2:30 here at MJT. Transportation is not provided by the district for UPK students.

Through 1/24 - iReady Progress Tests - Learn more about iReady here

1/20 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/24 - Marketing Period Two Ends

1/24 - PTO Family Movie Night at GES for MJT and GES Families Join us!

1/29 - NO SCHOOL - Lunar New Year

1/31 - Report Cards Sent Home

1/31 - SIGN UPS DUE - Sign up your PreK and Kindergarten student for the PTO Snowflake Shake Family Fun Dance. All the details are here.

NEW! Free Parenting Webinars - From Capital District Family and Community Engagement Center. Here is the link to an upcoming webinar on 1/29 on Parenting and Understanding Children's Behaviors and here is the link to the 1/30 webinar on the UPK to Kindergarten Transition

District Calendar for All Schools - Updated Weekly!

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

Download the Granville CSD App

Principal Taylor with MJT students talking about bus safety — Principal Taylor and Students

Being On Time for School Tips

Try one of these picture checklists

Try getting your child to bed earlier with these tips

Or try this free Sesame Street App to de-stress before bed with your child

Need extra help? The first step is to contact your teacher. Send them an email or call. Here is the Staff Directory.

School Resources

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 come enjoy a relaxing breakfast before school starts. No registration needed.

Parent Rooms - Family-Teacher Chat, classroom updates, announcements and more, all in the mobile Granville CSD App. Learn more about Parent Rooms 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.

JRSR High Walking Program Begins - Need a warm, safe place to walk? You are invited to walk the halls of the JRSR High. 12/4 to 4/11, Monday - Friday, 4pm - 9pm, when school is in session. Here is the link to all the details.

We Want You Here!

when is sick too sick for school handout

Community Resources

The PTO January Newsletter - Here is the link to the newsletter.

NEW! Free Parenting Webinars - From Capital District Family and Community Engagement Center. Here is the link to upcoming webinar on 1/29 on Parenting and Understanding Children's Behaviors and here is the link to the 1/30 free webinar on the UPK to Kindergarten Transition

Discover Granville NY.com - Outdoor recreation and local community events

Youth Programs - This Granville CSD Athletics webpage now 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.

Granville Food Pantry and Coat Closet - Every Saturday Morning, 9am - 10:30am, 3 Morrison Ave, Granville

Pember Library Food Pantry - Every Thursday after 2pm, fresh Farm-2-Library farm produce and food. Get a free library card, movies, computer use and more too! 33 West Main Street, Granville

Pet Food - NoEmptyBowls.org

Contact Info

Mary J. Tanner Primary School

9593 State Route 22

Granville, NY 12832

Phone: 518-642-1051

Fax: 518-642-9594

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.

Follow Granville CSD on Facebook Here.

1/17/25