MJT Weekly

 

This Week's Updates

6/5/26

 
A group of MJT students listen to three Jr/Sr High Students at the Annual Ag Fair at the Jr/Sr High

MJT Students at Ag Fair May 2026

 
Principal Breanne Taylor

Dear MJT Families,

It is hard to believe that we are officially in the last month of the school year!  Thank you for your continued support and partnership, and I hope you've seen tremendous growth in your students!

If your child has been signed up for the summer academy, their classroom assignments will come home next week.

On Thursday, our second grade students took a trip to GES.  They were given a building tour by Ms. Ten Eyck and two of the third grade teachers, and were able to enjoy some time on the playground.  They are looking forward to their new "big" school!

Our third and final iReady diagnostic testing window is open.  Your child will be completing these assessments in the next week or so.  

MJT has a "no toys from home" rule, and always has.  Teachers are finding that many students are bringing multiple toys from home, which are becoming a problem in class and around school.  Please be sure your student keeps their toys at home.  Thank you in advance.

Information regarding field day will be sent home on Monday.  Please continue to send your student to school with a water bottle and snack daily.  

 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Taylor

 


We have several special end-of-year events, so please pay special attention to the live school calendar for end of school year events.


Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Taylor
Principal, Mary J. Tanner School
518-642-1051 Ext. 4201

btaylor@granvillecsd.org

 

Upcoming 

June 

6/4 - All second grade students will be visiting GES on Thursday 6/4 from 9:00-10:00.  They will receive a building tour, speak to the third grade teachers and Ms. Ten Eyck, and use the playground.

6/8 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 PM, Library

6/10
- PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM GES - All staff and parents welcome.

6/12 - MJT Field Day on Friday 6/12 (students only).  More information to come. The rain date will be Monday 6/15.

6/17 - High School Jazz Band at Veterans Park, Granville 6:00 PM - Bring the family and lawn chairs for an hour of cheering on the band. 

6/18 - Second grade “Family Sweet Treat Social” on Thursday 6/18.  Second grade families are welcome to join our students on the playground for some sweet treats and playtime, courtesy of the PTO.  The event will be from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (new time!).  You may take your student home with you afterwards if you choose.

6/19 - NO SCHOOL - Juneteenth

6/24 - UPK Graduation will be Wednesday 6/24 at 9:30.  We ask that each student bring no more than 6 guests.  Students should arrive that day at our regular time, and doors will open for families at 9:15.  This will be the last day of school for UPK only.

6/25 - The Kindergarten Farewell Parade will be on Thursday 6/25 at 9:00.  Weather permitting, the parade will be held in the front bus loop.  Parents are encouraged to attend!

6/25 - Last Day of School. Here are summer planning resources. 

6/26 - End of 4th Quarter

Here is the link to the live school calendar with more activities.

 

Second Grade Visits GES

Second graders visited the "big school" and becoming the next class of third graders. They received a tour, met teachers and played on the playground too! 

 
 
 
 

Frisbee Contest Winner

Field Day on Friday, June 12th, will be even more fun with a custom designed frisbee by MJT student, Mila Nestle. 

Here she is pictured with Food Services Director (L), Ms. Conklin and MJT Food Services Manager, (R) Ms. Rock. 

On Field Day, lunch will be served on on frisbees and students will get to keep the frisbee too. 

Mila's design is about friendship and shows a drawing of a student inviting another student, who is on their own, to play with her. 

Way to go Mila!

Here is a link to family activities about being kind to others in and out of classroom.

Free Teacher Resource for K-8 Classrooms: LearnKind

Honey Station at Ag Fair with Jr/Sr High Students and table with beekeeping supplies
 
A jr/sr high student dressed up in a pig costume demonstrate animal science to MJT student
 

Bus of the Month for May!

Congratulations to Bus 137 for a big improvement in bus behavior thanks to Driver Mr. Holcomb (covering for Ms. Dawn, pictured) and attendant Mr. Wallace (pictured with Ms. Dawn) and our incredible students! Go Horde!

Thank you to our community partners who make this happen - Granville, NY PTO provides a team building book, Rathbun's Maple Sugar House shared a gift for Mr. Holcomb, and Scarlotta’s Car Hop is always ready to crank out gift cards lightening fast! Stay tuned for the final bus of the month next week.

Here's the link to watch a short clip of this celebration:

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OPEN! Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

Image of the flyer for PreK and Kindergarten Enrollment. You can find all the details in this flyer and more at the following page:https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2023834

Register for a free, FULL DAY Pre-K or Kindergarten with free breakfast, lunch and many fun, educational activities. Transportation provided.

If you're already in Pre-K, no need to register for Kindergarten. 

Here is the information about the programs and how to register.

 

Car Seat Safety 

Image of flyer for Wed, June 17th Free Car Seat Safety Check at Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Dept, 3pm - 5pm
 

Internet Safety Notice for Families

An App called The Monkey is making the rounds among students in the region. It is a high-risk video chat platform connecting users, often children and teens, with strangers via random, short video calls.

Safety concerns include exposure to explicit content, predatory behavior, and lack of strict age verification, despite a 18+ policy. It is similar to Omegle, often used for quick, anonymous interactions and "pranks".


APPLE DEVICES:

Here is how to block this App on your child's Apple phone:

First, if you haven't already, set up Parental Controls for Apple devices via this link.

Second, to block an App on an Apple device, enable Screen Time in Settings, create a unique passcode, and use Content & Privacy Restrictions to hide built-in apps or set age-based app limits. You can also restrict app downloads, set time limits for specific apps, or use Downtime to limit usage. These settings can be managed remotely via Family Sharing.


ANDROID DEVICES:

Here is how to block this App on your child's Android phone:

First, if you haven't already, set up Google Family Link via this link.

Second, here is the link to instructions for limiting/blocking Apps on your student's Android devices.

 

Hiring: Swim Program Director

The Village of Granville has an opening for the Summer Swim Program Director.

This is a popular program for Granville CSD students who learn how to swim and enjoy time at nearby Lake St. Catherine, Vt during the summer and generally runs right after Summer Academy. 

Swim Program Director

The Village of Granville is seeking a Director for our Summer Swim Program conducted at the Lake St. Catherine State Park during the month of July.

Candidates must possess Lifeguard and CPR certifications, and will supervise Swim Instructors providing the program to participants. The Director also works to coordinate transportation, set the program schedule, and register program participants.The Summer Swim Program benefits youth ages 8-14 and generally runs for 12-16 days over four to six weeks.

Candidates can apply directly to the Office of the Village Clerk located at 51 Quaker Street or thru email at granville@roadrunner.com. The salary for this position is $3,500 annually. The Village of Granville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Pack Sneakers for P.E. Classes

Please remember to pack sneakers each day for gym class!

March will bring a jump rope unit and will need proper and safe footwear during class. Thank you!

If you like, you can leave an old pair of sneakers in your student's classroom cubby to leave at school for gym. 

If your student needs help tying their shoes, here are two instructional videos to practice at home:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A3P4aM3MlT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KcPbhSfBo

 

Snack and Water

Please pack a healthy, filling snack each day to help your child focus, get along with others and feel ready to learn important life skills.  

Please also only send your student to school with clear water for the classroom (juice for lunch is fine). 

Please avoid adding colored, sugary powders or squirts to the water as they disrupt behavior due to their ingredients. 

Here are the cheap and healthy snack ideas (consider putting them in small plastic baggies than you can reuse each week): homemade trail mix, small apple or easy to peel small orange like a clementine, mandarin, crackers and pepperoni slices or nut butter for dipping, baby carrots and dip like flavored hummus, cheese stick (with a ice pack), nutrition bar or popcorn.
 

Did You Know?

Here are three simple routines to help your family. 

 

Showing Up Matters

Here is a link to this resource on AttendanceWorks.org https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Attendance-Works-When-Is-Sick-Too-Sick-092524.pdf

Thank you for showing up on time, every day! We love seeing your students in school and appreciate your efforts.

 

District News

Summer 2026 Resources 

Here is a link to summer resources for Granville CSD.


Subscribe to the Board of Education Updates


Here is the direct link to the subscribe with an email address.

And here is the link to the general overview of the Granville CSD Board of Education website.

Meet our volunteer Board members here.

Community News

Here is the link to view it and subscribe for free.

 

School Tips 

Get the App! Search "Granville CSD" on any App store and download today.

Granville NY PTO Facebook Page - The latest events and volunteer opportunities

Organizing Tip! Check the live school calendar, once per week for the latest updates: On the school website and in the school App. 

All Family Resources -
Visit the A-Z index 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. Twice per week, students are introduced to new fresh fruit or vegetable.

Kindergarten Students - May purchase snacks on Thursdays and Ice Cream on Fridays only. Thank you!

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.

Educational Resources - Try our community school page here.

 
 

Contact Info

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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: Amy Baker 518-642-1051 Ext. 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