Dear MJT Families,

With the close of the first marking period behind us, please take a few moments to reflect on the progress your student has made so far this year.

Adjusting to a new school year, teacher, grade level, friends, and expectations can be overwhelming. Students and classrooms have become very routine and settled at this point, and it is wonderful to see the growth that our students have made so far.

I want to take this opportunity to extend warm wishes for the upcoming holidays, and hope that you are all able to enjoy special moments with your families. Thank you for your continued support here at Mary J. Tanner!

Dismissal plans:

If your child will be picked up early, or will be following 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.

Tardiness:

Each grade level has the bulk of their core academic time in the morning here at school. 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. 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 miss academic or encore classes as well.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Breanne Taylor

Principal, Mary J. Tanner

518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

Upcoming Events

11/26 - Picture Retake Day
11/27-11/29 - No School, Thanksgiving Recess

12/4 - PTO Meeting at GES 6pm

12/7 - Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Order Pick Up at GES Cafeteria 9-11am

12/7 - Free Book Giveaway at GES Garage (behind school) 9am - 11am Details Here

12/9 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm, High School Library

12/19 - MJT Musicals AM and PM Showings TBA

12/23 - 1/3 - Winter Holiday Recess

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.

Mary J. Tanner Primary School Art

MJT thanksgiving image of a turkey made of construction paper with feathers that have words of good habits on it like "drink water"

MJT student craft project that reads: First we lay the tablecloth. We set the plate just so. The knife and spoon go on the right. The fork to the left must go.

A thanksgiving craft project that depicts how to set the table properly.

Principal Taylor with MJT students talking about bus safety

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

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.

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

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.

We Are Thankful!

As we prepare to take time off from school 11/27 - 11/29 for the Thanksgiving break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.

Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for students and adults.

Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.

We thank:

Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy.

Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.

Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment.

Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.

May these days off be restful and healing.

Community Resources

NEW! The PTO Junior-Senior High Care Closet Wishlist - If you would like to contribute, here is the PTO's wishlist for restocking and refreshing the Junior-Senior High Care Closet. The PTO bought new shelving, a hanging closet and bins to keep the space tidy and welcoming to students who need assistance to fill in the gaps in their clothing and personal care items. Thank you!

Youth Programs - This Granville CSD Athletics webpage now includes local Youth Program Information for grades K - 6.

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

Local Food Pantries

Granville Food Pantry and Clothing 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