winter at MJT - snow suit kids — Spring is Coming but It's Still Chilly Out at MJT

Principal Taylor — Principal Breanne Taylor

Dear MJT Families,

As a reminder, tomorrow 3/14 is a Superintendent's Conference Day. There will be NO SCHOOL for students.

On Monday, your student will be receiving their own copy of Life According to Og the Frog, along with a reading schedule for the next three weeks. Please read the assigned chapters each night, as there will be trivia opportunities each day at school! Happy reading!

On Tuesday 3/18, our school will be having a performance from Opera Saratoga! Information on this program is linked in this newsletter.

Communication yesterday was sent out regarding the bus routes until the end of the month. Each day, a different bus will not be leaving MJT until approximately 4:30. We encourage you to please contact the school and let us know if you are able to pick up your child on the day that their bus will be late. Here is the bus information for 3/13 - 3/28.

Have a good weekend,

Mrs. Taylor

Principal, Mary J. Tanner

518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

attendance tips — Arrive to school 10-15 minutes early and enjoy a free breakfast every school day! No registration required.

Reminders

*Preschool Registration is Open for the 2025 - 2026 School Year - Details here.

*Bus Schedule Changes for 3/13 - 3/28

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 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.

***Cold 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.

*** Does Your Child Need Extra Support? ***
Please do not hesitate to contact your student's teacher and ask for assistance and resources that you can do at home. Here is our staff directory. Here is the Community School page with bonus resources for academics and more.

Opera Saratoga Coming to MJT!

WHAT IS OPERA SARATOGA’S EDUCATION PROGRAM?

Each year, Opera Saratoga tours a children's Opera production to more than fifty public and private schools throughout the greater Capital and lower Adirondack regions of NY.

The performances feature charismatic professional artists who love to share their joy of music and theater through the opera, as well as through question and answer sessions where students have the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about the music and what it takes to put on a performance.

In a world where the default forms of entertainment for children are primarily television, video games, and the Internet, Opera Saratoga’s In-School Opera program provides youth with an all-too-rare opportunity to experience the visceral thrill of the live performing arts, up close and personal!

Opera Saratoga's touring program includes a professionally staged opera performance in your school, along with a post-performance discussion between the artists and your students.

Thank you to Granville High graduate, Bill Lynch for introducing this program to our school.

Upcoming Events

Preschool Registration is Open for the 2025 - 2026 School Year - Details here.
3/14 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day

3/18 - Opera Saratoga visits MJT! Thanks to Granville High graduate Bill Lynch for introducing this program to our schools!

3/24 - Board of Education Budget Workshop and Meeting, 6pm, HS Library

3/26 - PTO Science, Tech & Art Fair @Jr/Sr High - Bring your family to see the amazing art, science and tech projects. Details here.

3/26 - Community Forum with Board of Education Regarding Superintendent Search for School Families and Local Community - Details here.

4/5 - Granville's Got Talent! - Come watch the Jr/Sr High Talent Show! $5 per Ticket, 6pm, All Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bring the family! Please share with the local community! Hosted by the Granville High National Honor Society.

All event details are in the District calendar - updated weekly.

Here is where to view it on our website. Here is where to view it on the district app.

Glens Falls Symphony Coupons for Schools!

Glens Falls Symphony Special for Schools

Happy Music in our School's Month 2025 from the Glens Falls Symphony!

Please email Jr/Sr High Band Director, Ms. Stout to receive a $10 student and $15 accompanying adult vouchers (normally $33 pp) for the Glens Falls Symphony concert in our 2024-25 season of Music, Movement and Memory.

Sunday, March 16, 2025, 4pm at First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls

"An Afternoon of Piano Music" featuring American Pianist Chris Reynolds and Piano Students from the Capital District Council for Young Musicians.

This concert, which takes place at the magnificent First Presbyterian Church in Glens Falls, features soloist Chris Reynolds, a highly esteemed opera coach and collaborative pianist, in a work by Paul Hindemith that is not often performed.

"Four Temperaments" is an orchestral work to accompany a ballet for George Balanchine at the forerunner of the New York City Ballet, The Ballet Society. The piece and the ballet are acknowledged as a masterpiece. Then the stage lights up with young, leading piano students from the Capital Region will literally play musical chairs as they share the piano benches for a collaborative performance of Camille Saint-Saëns' beloved "The Carnival of the Animals".

All instructions on how to redeem tickets are on the vouchers. Contact Ms. Stout today for a free voucher: jstout@granvillecsd.org

Principal Taylor with MJT students talking about bus safety — Principal Taylor and Students

School Tips

Need help? The first step is to contact your teacher. Send them an email or call. Here is the Staff Directory.

Website help? Try the A-Z communications page here.

Need a resource? Parenting, mental health, attendance, school, etc. Try our community school page here.

Who to contact? Try our District Contact Guide here.

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 Classrooms - Family-Teacher Chat all in the mobile Granville CSD App. Learn more about Parent Classrooms 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.

Walking Program - Need a warm, safe place to walk? You are invited to walk the halls of the Jr/Sr High in the evenings. Here is the link to all the details.

Community Resources

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

Discover Granville NY.com - Outdoor recreation, local resources and events

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, 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.

Contact Info

Mary J. Tanner Primary School

9593 State Route 22

Granville, NY 12832

Phone: 518-642-1051

Fax: 518-642-9594

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.

Follow Granville CSD on Facebook Here.

3/14/25