Dear School Families,

As a reminder, this Saturday, December 6th is the PTO Chocolate Fundraiser Order Pick Up Day, 9am -  11am at GES.

Next week, December 8 - 12th, is the PTO Scholastic Book Fair at MJT. If you would like to participate, please send in money in a plastic baggie or here is the link to send money digitally.

If you need a holiday gift, there are free books on a shelf outside the MJT front doors. Pop in after school hours and help yourself.  

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.

Please plan on picking up your Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Orders tomorrow, Saturday, Dec 6th from 9am to 11am at GES.

The PTO will be there to help organize and hand off your order until 11am.

Email PTOgranvilleCSDny@gmail.com or message their Facebook page for questions: https://www.facebook.com/granvillenyPTO 

12/5 - Community Resource: Village of Granville Tree Lighting with MJT Students - 5:30pm Veterans Park, Granville. Dress in snow gear!

12/6 - PTO Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Pick Up at GES, 9am - 11am

12/8 - Board of Education Meeting, 6pm, JSHS

12/8 - 12/12 - PTO Scholastic Book Fair at MJT

12/10 - PTO Meeting, All Welcome, 6pm, GES

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.

These students have been selected by their teachers for all their good work in school, and will be representing MJT in this evening’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and parade at 5:30 pm in Veterans Park, Granville. (Dress warmly and break out the snow pants everyone! Santa will be there too!)

The Village Deputy Clerk, Mrs. Scarlotta (back row on left) and Village Clerk, Mr. Roberts (back row on right) visited these students to introduce themselves and meet Principal Breanne Taylor (middle back row), congratulate students on making steady progress in school and highlighted what to expect at the event. They also dropped off special winter gifts for each student as well.

Another great example of partnering with our schools! Thank you to the Village of Granville!

Did you know that excessive screen time directly links to concerns with attention, behavior, and proper sleep patterns?

And did you know there's a difference between low-stimulation screen time and high-stimulation screen time?

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.

Here's a snapshot from the end of November from Kindergarten enjoying snack time together. Don't forget to pack a daily snack each day. 

Tip: Pack a few in small baggies for the week and grab-n-go each day. See the snack ideas below. 

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. 

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

Other District News:

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