MJT Weekly

5/9/25

This Week's Updates
MJT Murals with students
Some of our Beautiful Murals at MJT
Principal Taylor
Principal Breanne Taylor

Dear MJT Families, 

Summer Academy Invites will be mailed out early next week.  Invites this year were determined based on academic needs and program availability.  If you receive an invite, please return the form as soon as possible.  

As in the past, we do not take requests for certain teachers.  If you have a circumstance or situation that you would like to bring to my attention regarding your child's placement for next year, please do so in writing by Friday, May 30.  I will assess your request, but cannot make guarantees that it will be able to be honored.  Teacher assignments will be mailed home at the end of August.  

Please take a moment to look at some upcoming dates below.

Enjoy the weekend!

Mrs. Taylor

Principal, Mary J. Tanner

518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

Upcoming Events

MAY

  • 5/12 - Board of Education Meeting with Budget Hearing and New Superintendent Appointment - The Budget Hearing is the Public Participation and Q&A with the Board of Education about the Proposed School Budget or the Next School Year, 6pm High School Get Budget Info Here. Stream the past three Budget Workshop presentations from 3/10, 3/24, 4/7 on the Granville CSD Youtube Channel. Here is the Granville CSD Youtube link. (Please scroll for the above dates)

  • 5/14 - UPK Screening at MJT, By Appointment - Contact District Registrar 518-642-1051 Ext. 1309 for Appointment

  • 5/14 - PTO Meeting 6pm at GES - All families welcome!

  • 5/18 - PTO Color Run, 1pm High School, Ken Burch Soccer Field (This is the soccer field by the Varsity Baseball Field, behind Price Chopper)

  • 5/20 - School Budget and Board of Elections Vote - 10am - 8pm High School Gym.

  • 5/23 and 5/26 - NO SCHOOL: For unused snow day and observance of Memorial Day

JUNE

  • 6/12 - MJT Field Day (students only).  Rain date: 6/16.

  • 6/17 - Second Grade visit to GES

  • 6/20 - Second Grade Family Picnic at 12:30.  Rain date: 6/23

  • 6/25 - UPK Graduation at 9:30.  This is the last day for UPK students.

  • 6/26 - Kindergarten Parade at 9:30.  This is the last day of school for grades K-2.

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.

image of granville high school front lawn with words board of education to appoint superintendent
Welcome to Granville Mr. Hall! The Board of Education will be appointing a new superintendent due to Mr. McGurl's retirement at the end of the school year. For details please click on the picture or visit the GranvilleCSD.org/NEWS
image of a school bus with words fully staffed transportation department
Thank you Granville! Read all about how the Granville CSD community responded for the District's call for Transportation Employees on the School Blog: GranvilleCSD.org/NEWS

Attendance Tip

attendance tip

Being on Time in Primary School Prepares Your Student for their Future

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. 

Likewise, frequently picking students up before the end of their scheduled day can cause them to fall behind and feel discouraged as well.

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

Arrive to school 10-15 minutes early for a free breakfast!

Teacher Appreciation Week at MJT

teacher appreciation week at mjt

PTO Gave Daily Gifts to Teachers!

teacher appreciation week
teacher appreciation week
teacher appreciation week

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 dismissal can go smoothly for your student.  

Snacks

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.

Snack Money - If you are sending in snack money with your student, please be sure to put it in a baggy or envelope.  You can also scan the QR code on the bottom of the lunch menu to add money directly to their lunch account. To add money to your child's account, sign into MySchoolBucks.com with your student's ID. (To find your child's ID, look at your child's printed schedule sent home at the beginning of the year, log into eSchool or please call the main office.)

Recess

Please be sure your child is prepared for outdoor recess by bringing appropriate outerwear like boots, hats, 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.

Internet and Media Safety Tips for Families

Consider putting children's phones and tablets on downtime after bedtime. (You can learn how on the Community School page, under free internet and media safety resources.)

No Toys and Phones

As a reminder, toys from home are not allowed at school. 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.

Celebrating Mrs. Andrea Smith

MJT Social Worker

Ms. Smith goes above and beyond to help any student, teacher or staff member. She always has a caring and compassionate nature, and is known as the data queen too! - Principal Taylor

Andrea Smith
Mr. Ed Vladyka, Board of Education President and Mrs. Andrea Smith, Accepting Her Tenure
Social Worker Ms Smith holding a certificate for PTO Staff Member of the Month
Mrs. Smith is the PTO Staff Member of the Month for April 2025 - Nominated by her Peers
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.

Community Resources

5/15 - Lions Club Blood Drive at the High School - 11am - 6pm To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor code: 12832. Volunteers needed. (Checking in donors and handing out food/snacks after). Please contact Molly Celani to volunteer 518-361-9475 or mollycelani@aol.com 

5/31 - Rail Trail to the Footbridge Kids 1K and 5K Race - Run, walk, jog with the whole family! Learn more. Volunteers also needed. Please contact Ms. Marchese, High School Spanish Teacher cmarchese@granvillecsd.org for volunteering and questions.

PTO May 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.

Volunteer - Here are Granville organizations looking for volunteers. To add additional details to this list, please contact krozell@granvillecsd.org

Contact Info

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.

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