GES Families: This morning, a false fire alarm briefly went off at GES while personnel were working on the new alarm system. Our students and staff responded quickly and calmly, exiting the building and returning inside shortly afterward once it was clear that everything was safe.
Please note, instead of a loud, piercing sound the fire alarm notice was a recorded voice that says "please evacuate the building for an emergency." We wanted to keep you informed and assure you that everyone is safe and back in their classrooms.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
The GES Team
Jr/Sr High Families: The Parent/Player/Coach meeting will be held this Thursday, 11/13 at 5:30 PM at the high school.
Families will need to sign their athletes up through Aktivate (instructions are available on the Athletics page of the school website): https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/athletics
Before athletes are able to participate, all paperwork must be submitted and an up-to-date physical must be on file with the school nurse.
Go Horde!
Reminder: Tomorrow, Tues. Nov 11th, there is no school in observance of Veterans Day. The Granville Veterans Day Parade will be hosted at the Granville Jr/Sr High auditorium and begins at 10 AM sharp, and you are welcome to attend. Thank you. To learn more about Veterans Day, please visit: https://www.almanac.com/veterans-day
NEW! Subscribe to the new Board of Education Community Website for everything BOE including email updates of agenda postings, policy, Youtube link and more.
Here is the link:
https://granvillecsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
11/10
Board of Education Meeting, 6pm, JSHS
Alice in Wonderland Auditions, 2:30, Grade 7 - 12, JSHS
11/11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day Observance
11/12
PTO Meeting, 6pm, GES
Alice in Wonderland Auditions 11/10 2:30, Grade JSHS
11/13
GES Cricket Club with Mr. Rochlani, 2:35pm
Grade 7-12 Parent/Player/Coach Sport Meeting and Meet Booster Club, 5:30, JSHS (Attend to meet team coaches and sign up for a sport if you haven't already)
After-Prom Committee Meeting - Urgent Need for Volunteers! 6pm JSHS
11/14
Alice in Wonderland Auditions 11/10 2:30, Grade JSHS
Soccer Team Banquet - All Levels, 5:30, JSHS
11/15
PTO Backpacks for Hunger Coin Drop in Granville
JSHS Ski and Snowboard Club Sign Up (Second price increase is 11/15, Last Day to Sign up is 12/15)
The best place for the latest and most accurate school event details and schedule is the district calendar: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
Have a great Granville Week!
Go Horde!
Dear School Families, The district will practice an emergency release on Friday, November 7th. All students will be released 15 minutes early from school. All schools in New York State must complete an emergency early release drill once per year that requires schools to evacuate their students and staff at least 15 minutes before their regular dismissal time. This drill helps to prepare in the case of an emergency that would require schools to transport their entire district home or to another location prior to the end of the school day. The buildings will be dismissed at the following times:
Jr/Sr High: 2:00
GES: Walkers 2:00 - Bussers - 2:10
MJT: Walkers 2:05 - Bussers- 2:15 UPK - 2:05
For any questions, please call your building main office, thank you.
For details/questions please see Mr. Houston in Art or Ms. Bucciero in the Library
Transportation Survey: Students, families and staff, we value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our one-route bus transportation system with Mr. Hall by Monday, Nov 10th 8 AM. Thank you! https://forms.gle/jzEJZZgrsYqci2zv9
Dear School Families, The district will practice an emergency release on Friday, November 7th. All students will be released 15 minutes early from school. All schools in New York State must complete an emergency early release drill once per year that requires schools to evacuate their students and staff at least 15 minutes before their regular dismissal time. This drill helps to prepare in the case of an emergency that would require schools to transport their entire district home or to another location prior to the end of the school day. The buildings will be dismissed at the following times:
Jr/Sr High: 2:00
GES: Walkers 2:00 - Bussers - 2:10
MJT: Walkers 2:05 - Bussers- 2:15 UPK - 2:05
For any questions, please call your building main office, thank you.
This Week at Granville CSD
11/3
DUE: PTO Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser Forms
GES - After-school Open Gym with Mr. Boucher (5th and 6th Grade)
JSHS Volleyball Teams Banquet - All Levels
11/4 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day
11/5
SENIORS: SUNY ADK Instant Admission Days - See Senior High Guidance
Athletic Booster Club Meeting - All Welcome! Community and School Families Needed! 6pm
11/6 - 6th Grade - Odyssey of the Mind Interest Meeting 6pm GES
11/7
JSHS Emergency Release Practice -Students Released 15 Min Early
Marking Period 1 Ends (Check eSchool)
11/8 - All-County Music Festival - Public Concert at 2pm
Purchase Tickets at https://wcamta.booktix.com/
Go Horde!
#granvilleny #granvillecsd
6th Grade Families:
Are you interested in joining the new Odyssey of the Mind Team at GES?
What is Odyssey of the Mind? It's a team of seven 6th graders who will take on a creative problem-solving competition that gives kids the confidence to think for themselves and to create solutions to any challenge - all with a Teacher-Coach to guide them.
Please RSVP for next week's interest meeting on Thursday, Nov 6th at 6pm at GES, in the following online form to learn more.
Or, if you cannot attend the meeting please add your contact information to this interest form as well:
Here is the link to the form:
https://forms.gle/DuhGDm4TBjJaVz429
Granville Elementary School
Friendly Reminder: PTO Trunk or Treat at GES is THIS EVENING, Wednesday, October 29th at 5:30 pm to 7:30pm (due to impending rain on Thursday). Please enter by the GES exit by foot. All parking is on side streets and at Jr/Sr High. No parking at GES. Thank you! Tip: Bring an easy-to-carry, portable lawn chair if someone in your family needs to sit while waiting in line to enter.
Jr/Sr High Families - Winter sport registration is now open online. Please visit the Athletics page on GranvilleCSD.org and follow instructions for registering on Aktivate. Here is the link to the Athletics page: https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/athletics
If you have already created an account in the fall, please login to register your student for a specific winter sport before November 17th.
If you are new to Aktivate please create an account and select a specific sport for your student.
P.S. Please check the district calendar or printed wall calendar for when winter sport practices begin in November. Here is the link to the most current district calendar of events: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
Bus Update for Special Transportation on Bus 128 and 124: Due to a driver shortage today, our two special transportation bus routes will be combined on one bus and will have a slightly delayed arrival time this afternoon. There will be additional support on the bus ride home as well. Thank you for your understanding.
Here's a note of appreciation from Principal Taylor:
"I would like to take a moment to recognize the incredible transformation of the MJT faculty room, and to acknowledge the amazing individuals who made this happen!
Jen Blais, MJT School Nurse, has been working tirelessly behind the scenes for several weeks. She went to the PTO meeting to request funding, has stayed late, and volunteered her time for two weekends. She cleaned out years worth of piles, shopped, painted furniture, and moved items.
We would like to sincerely thank the Granville PTO for their donation of the cozy couch and a budget for the decor, and Telescope for donating the amazing Telescope tables and chairs.
It truly takes a village, and I'm so very grateful to be part of this one! Thank you to the PTO volunteers and Granville CSD parent and Telescope staff member, Greta Pisani for donating their time with Jen this past weekend to make this transformation possible!"
Way to go Team Horde! We are all on the team and appreciate our community very much!
#granvillecsd #granvilleny
PTO Trunk or Treat Update: Due to the rain forecasted for this Thursday 10/30, the PTO has rescheduled Trunk or Treat to this Wednesday, 10/29 at GES at 5:30pm. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you there for a free, fun family event.
