Dear School Families,

Thank you to families who attended this week's PBIS celebration.

We regularly highlight good behavior and positive character traits to help inspire our students to do well in and out of school and feel welcome in our school. 

Please note, holiday recess begins 12/22 and classes resume on 1/5. 

Wishing you a good weekend,

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

btaylor@granvillecsd.org

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. 

Send students in with boots and snow pants, as well as hats and gloves, and please label them with names. 

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

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

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

12/12 - PTO Cocoa and Paint Night at MJT. Families welcome!

12/15 - Jr High Winter Band and Chorus Concert - All welcome!

12/18 - Sr High Winter Band and Chorus Concert - All welcome!

12/22 - 1/2 - Holiday Recess

1/5 - Classes Resume

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

The Granville PTO invites students at MJT and GES to help decorate the PTO Holiday Tree at the Slate Valley Museum's Festival of Trees, in Granville. 

Last day to see the tree at the museum, is Saturday, Dec 13th 2pm until 8pm. 

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-stim vs high-stim screen time ideas.

PBIS is a positive behavior intervention and supports program.

Each month, students are selected by their teachers who most exemplify the monthly character trait the school studies each month. 

Congratulations to all students and their families!

School Psychologist, Mrs. Forbes is dressed up as the PBIS Bee and took a picture with each student who received a PBIS award. Here are a few snapshots.  

Congratulations to our PTO Sponsored, November Employee of the month, Pre-K Teacher, Mrs. Alowitz-Rhem!  

Here's what staff has to share about Mrs. Rehm: 

"She has a real love for the students that need to know that someone cares for them when their day is difficult, to help and encourage them." 

"She has incredible patience, understanding, and compassion for our youngest learners, and welcomes parents in often to be part of special events."  

Mrs. Rehm was gifted a beautiful slate frame and gift card to Indulge Pizza from the PTO. Thank you to the PTO!

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.

This week students tried fresh sugar snap peas. 

A newly designed, beautiful collage awaits MJT students each day by the library.

If you haven't already, get a free family library card at the local Pember Library in Granville - free movies, books, magazine, Wi-fi and free fresh food.

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.

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

The First Quarter Honor and Merit Roll is up! Honor Roll begins in grades 6 - 12. Congratulations to students and their families. Here is the list to review.

Other District News:

Here is the link to the 2025 Operation Santa Claus recap.

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