Dear School Families,

I truly cannot believe that we have already reached the point of our holiday break.  This year is flying by, and I hope you’ve been able to see growth in your students. 

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the faculty and staff here at MJT for the outstanding work that they do each and every day. 

Our classrooms and hallways are filled with smiles, laughter, and love. They go above and beyond to support and engage their students, and they truly love what they do. 

I appreciate your continued partnership as we head into the new year!

Wishing you and your family a holiday season full of joy and good health!

Breanne Taylor

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.

December

12/22 - 1/2 - Holiday Recess

12/28 - 1/4 - PTO Sponsored Bowling at Slate Valley Lanes, Only $5 for shoe rental and two games and the PTO pays the rest. Welcome to all GCSD students. 

January

1/5 - Classes Resume 

1/7 - Athletic Boosters Meeting - All Guardians and Community Members Welcome, Jr/Sr High Cafeteria, 6pm. Meet parents, guardians and community members who support all sports in the community. 

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 

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

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

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

Teachers and Staff get into the holiday spirit and decorate their doors at MJT.

Here are a few to enjoy. 

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.

MJT students build "gingerbread houses" and while also building up their hand strength and dexterity, and their creativity, concentration and focus.  

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.

Last week students tried fresh sugar snap peas. This week students tried pomegranates. 

The local Pember Library in Granville offers free movies, books, magazine, Wi-fi and free fresh food, and is great to visit during school break. 

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. 

Superintendent Hall (pictured far right) at the Granville Tractor Parade tonight doing the tough but fun job of judging the entries! Thank you to the Village of Granville for inviting our district to participate. Go Horde!

Other District News:

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.

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