MJT Murals with students — Some of our Beautiful Murals at MJT

Principal Taylor — Principal Breanne Taylor

Dear MJT Families,

Many of our classes were able to visit the Ag Fair at the high school today! Please take a few moments to encourage your student to explain what they saw and what parts were their favorites.

Report Cards - Report cards will be sent home in your student's folder on 4/11/25.

Toys and Phones - Recently we have had students bringing toys and phones from home to school. As a reminder, toys from home are not allowed at school. Teachers are not responsible for items that students bring in from home. Likewise, cell phones for MJT students are not permitted at school or on the bus. If a student MUST bring a phone to school for the purpose of going to a different home after school, it must stay off and in their backpack at all times. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Attendance - As we move into the last quarter of the school year, we will no longer be sending Stage 1 attendance letters for the remainder of the year (6 absences). We will still continue to monitor attendance, and Stage 2 (12 absences) and Stage 3 (18 absences) will still be sent home. As a reminder, even large amounts of excused absences can start to cause academic difficulties. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Join Us This Weekend - Finally, we have three events happening this weekend at the High School that you are welcome to attend. The PTO Drive-thru Food Drive for the Backpack Program, the Ag Fair and the Talent Show at 5pm. Details are in the District Calendar.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

School Bus Schedule Updates: An update was made to the schedule on 4/3. Please review: Here is the bus information for 3/31 - 4/11.

Have a good weekend,

Mrs. Taylor

Principal, Mary J. Tanner

518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

Celebrating Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness April 2025 Staff Picture — Staff Celebrated Autism Awareness at MJT This Week

Lost and Found

Please come get your lost and found items at MJT before Monday, April 14th!
Remaining items will be donated during Spring Recess.

Reminders

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

*Bus Schedule Changes for 3/31 - 4/11 - Details here.

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

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. Please make every effort to ensure that your child is at school by 9:00. 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.

***Chilly Spring Weather and Recess***

Please be sure your child is prepared for outdoor recess by bringing appropriate outerwear like boots, hats, gloves and or extra pants. If providing outdoor 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.

MJT Visits the Ag Fair

MJT Students Visited the Ag Fair at the High School Today!

Students visited a dozen stations each with Jr/Sr High Students and staff from local organizations offering mini-lessons about animals, veterinary science, environmental conservation, cooking, composting, bee keeping, fruits and veggies and more!

Upcoming Events

3/31 - 4/11 - *Bus Schedule Changes for 3/31 - 4/11 - Details here.

4/5 - FFA Ag Fair - Free event to come learn about agriculture, meet animals, sample local products and meet Jr/Sr High students who are involved with school FFA. 9am - 3pm. Bring the family!

4/5 - PTO Drive-thru Food Drive - 9am - 12pm at the High School. Drive up in the high school courtyard and drop off donations for the Backpack for Hunger Program. Here is the link to see what items are needed and learn more about this program.

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 on Facebook and Instagram. Hosted by the Granville High National Honor Society.

4/5 - LAST CALL! TWO MORE Parent/Guardian Volunteers Needed for Superintendent Interview Committee ASAP - Deadline April 5th - Details here.

4/7 - Board of Education and Third Budget Workshop (of three) - 6pm HS Library - Details here.

4/9 - PTO Meeting - All School Families Welcome 6pm GES

4/11 - Marking Period 3 Ends

4/14 - 4/18 - NO SCHOOL: Spring Recess

4/21 - Run for School Board - Petition Hand-in Deadline April 21st - Details here.

4/22 - Board of Education Meeting 6pm HS Library

4/25 - Report Cards Go Home in Student Folder

4/27 - Little League and Jr/Sr High Marching Band Parade 12pm, Granville Village

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.

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? 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 and Coach 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 - Last week! Ends 4/11! 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.

4/4/25