winter recess reminder: families please send in snow gear for outdoor recess at MJT and GES

Dear MJT Families,

I want to extend a special thank you to Rick Roberts, the Village of Granville Clerk, and all of the people in the community who created such a special tree lighting evening for Granville last weekend.

The following first and second grade students from MJT were selected by their teachers to participate in the annual lighting of the tree:

Morgan Bates

Alayna Ainsworth

Daxton Jones

Silas Luzer

Eli Thompson

Evelyn Pliscofsky

Zayden Lowell

Sienna Parker

Declan Constantine

Congratulations students!

Wishing you all 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

Holiday Spirit Week Flyer 2024 — Here is the link to the Holiday Spirit Week Flyer in the District Calendar

12/16 - 12/20 - PTO Scholastic Book Fair at MJT Here is the link to the details. Your child's teacher will let you know when they will visit the Book Fair.

12/16/ - 12/20 - Holiday Spirit Week Here is the link to all the daily dress up themes.

12/19 - MJT's annual musical performance is A Beary Merry Holiday.
Showtimes will be as follows:
- Thursday, December 19th @ 10:00 (Mrs. Palmer, Ms. Aldous, Mrs. Tomis, and Mrs. Saunders classes perform along with Second Grade students).
- Thursday, December 19th @ 1:30 (Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Silverman, Mrs. Locke, and Ms. Hahn’s classes perform along with Second Grade students).
- Families are invited and encouraged to attend! The book fair will be open for family shopping during this time.
- For more details, here is the link with the details.

12/21 - 1/5 - PTO Sponsored Bowling for GCSD students Here is the link to the bowling details during school breaks.

12/23 - 1/3 - Winter Holiday Recess, Classes Return 1/6

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"

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

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.

when is sick too sick for school handout

Community Resources

The PTO Junior-Senior High Care Closet Wishlist - Here is the PTO's wishlist for restocking and refreshing the Junior-Senior High Care Closet. Thank you!

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

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

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