Granville Central School District

Internet Safety Notification 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: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105121

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: https://families.google/familylink/

Second, here are instructions for limiting/blocking Apps on your student's Android devices:
https://support.google.com/families/answer/7103028?hl=en

Thank you.

Design a Cup Contest for Grades 7 - 12 - Deadline May 10th

Learn more: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2855835

GES Final Reminder: Math state testing is tomorrow, Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th and will have an 11:00 AM dismissal. Make sure students get a good night's sleep tonight. Thank you! Here is the link with all the details and testing tips to help your student feel calm and ready: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=51007016

We are entering the final two months of the school year and it can be an extra busy time for families and students. Here are three school family routines to help you feel calm, organized and ready for school, work and life. Go Horde!

MJT Weekly Update: Practice Drills Begin Next Week

As required by New York State Education Law, the students and staff at MJT will be practicing “Evacuation Drills” and “Lockdown Drills.”

We will begin our Spring drills next week, and will conduct these drills over the next few weeks. Each type of emergency drill is explained below:

EVACUATION DRILLS
In an “Evacuation Drill,” the school community will practice the procedure of safely leaving the building. Students will be guided to a designated safe area outside and then brought back inside once the drill is complete. These drills help us ensure that everyone can evacuate calmly and safely in an emergency.

LOCKDOWN DRILLS
The purpose of a “Lockdown Drill” is to practice keeping everyone safe from any danger outside or inside the building. During this drill, all doors inside and out of the school building will be locked and no one will be allowed to enter or leave until the drill is completed. Students and staff will remain inside locked classrooms until released by law enforcement and/or our administrative staff. Announced clearly as a drill, this exercise helps everyone practice responding safely and quietly in the event of an emergency.

As a reminder to guardians/families:

You will not be permitted to enter the building during a drill, and no phone calls to the main office will be answered during this time.

If you are dropping off a student or picking up a student while a drill is in progress, you will need to wait outside until instructed otherwise by school personnel.

After the drill, you can support your child by helping them understand why we practice and prepare by conducting drills.

Please remember that conducting these safety drills can help maintain our schools as a safe place to learn and work.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Breanne Taylor
MJT Principal

GES State Testing Reminder: Friendly reminder that next Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th is the Math state tests at GES and there will be an 11:00 AM dismissal (just like this past Monday and Tuesday). Here is the link with all the information: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=51007016

Tip: In the Granville CSD App, select "add to calendar" at the bottom of the calendar event to add to your digital calendar. On a computer desktop, hover over the event and you'll see the option to add to your digital calendar. Or, jot it down on the paper wall calendar from the school. (If you do not have one, ask your teacher for one.)

Snow Day Give Back Day Announcement - No School on Friday, May 22nd, 2026. The school is giving back an unneeded Snow Day (Memorial Day Weekend). Please plan ahead and make a note in your family calendar. Enjoy the extra day off from school.

The Weekly Update for 4/17/26 - Fun pictures, free events, school tips and more: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2829080

Tomorrow, Friday, April 17th is the last day to register your student for the PTO Color Run that takes place on Sunday, May 17th at 10 AM. All age students and Granville Community welcome. Here is the link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/p2PSvQteGXRiwRHR7

What is the Color Run? Spend a Sunday afternoon running/walking at GES at the PTO Color Run. Students/families participating will go through "color stations" where you receive a gentle spray of washable color. It's messy and fun! $20 per entry includes: tshirt, sunglasses, wristband, temporary tattoos, and face paint. Register three and get the fourth free!

BUS 125 UPDATE for 4/14/26: Bus 125 is delayed leaving MJT and will be dropping off all students on Bus 125 approximately 10-15 minutes late. Thank you.

A Message from MJT Principal Taylor: Yesterday at MJT, we began a One School, One Book reading program. We sent home the book "Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan".

Please set aside a few minutes each evening to read a chapter with your MJT student. Some students may want to read to their stuffed animals or action figures, or may want an older sibling to read to them! There will be a trivia contest on our morning announcements each day.

The reading schedule is here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2820215 and a paper copy was sent home yesterday.

Congratulations to our first trivia contest winners:

Kendall Currier
Hazel Holmes
Anthony Tagliento
Mila Nestle

Please feel free to send Mrs. Taylor btaylor@granvillecsd.org or Mrs. Rozell krozell@granvillecsd.org some photos of your student reading the book at home for our website and newsletter. Happy Reading!