Sports Reminders: 1) The Parent/Player/Coach Meeting is this Thursday, March 13th at 5:30pm at the Jr/Sr High. Come meet spring sport coaches and sign up for a sport for grades 7-12 if you haven't already. 2) Contact Nurse Hover TODAY for a free sport physical appointment on Tuesday, 3/11 at the Jr/Sr High: bhover@granvillecsd.org or 518-642-1051 Ext. 2118
This week from Granville CSD
3/10 - Budget Workshop followed by BOE meeting 6pm
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2065628
3/10 - FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE: Vaping and the Teenage Brain Webinar
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=37229490
3/11 - FREE Sport Physicals for Jr/Sr High Sports By Appointment - Sign up by the 3/10, No Walk-ins, Contact Nurse Hover bhover@granvillecsd.org
3/12 - PTO Meeting 6pm
3/13 - PTO Glow Party - 3pm-5pm for 5th and 6th Grades
3/13 - Jr/Sr High Parent/Player/Coach Meeting - Come meet your coach and teammates and sign up for a sport if you haven't already 5:30pm
3/14 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day
All event details are in the District Calendar
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
Have a great Granville week!
TIPS: Check the District Calendar once per week for the latest updates and review the weekly school newsletter for your school that arrives in your email and text every Friday to take advantage of the many opportunities available at Granville.
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 10th
6:00 pm
High School Library
Meeting Agendas & Livestream link can be found on our website.
https://shorturl.at/LNBnk
Have Questions? Here is our District Contact Guide
https://5il.co/3493q
More detail in our District Calendar:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
The ALLIGATOR bus is postponed to a 9am start time tomorrow, 3/10/25, due to driver shortage. Please family transport your student to school, if you are able to. For questions please call the Transportation Department 518-642-0660. Thank you.
This week's updates from Granville CSD with a special tribute for Mrs. Kilby https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2074888
Due to driver shortage, the FOX bus will be delayed this afternoon 3/7: Departure from school times: HS 3:45, GES and MJT 4:30pm. Please call MJT/GES for family pick up of student(s). Thank you.
The morning route for the GIRAFFE and the CAT bus will be postponed until 9am on Friday, 3/7/25 due to driver shortage. Please family transport your student to school if you are able to. This does not affect the Wells bus.
Want to be a bus driver? Paid training available. Contact Transportation Director Ms. Sklar jsklar@granvillecsd.org
Due to mechanical issues, the CAT BUS is delayed by 30 minutes this morning 3/6/25 for all schools. Thank you.
The morning ELEPHANT bus route for 3/6/25 is postponed to approximately 9am for all schools. Please family transport your student to school if you are able to. This does not affect the Wells bus.
Want to be a bus driver? Paid training available. Contact Transportation Director Ms. Sklar jsklar@granvillecsd.org
The afternoon Fox Bus route will be delayed until 4:30pm departure from schools today, 3/5, due to bus driver shortage from illnesses. School staff will be in attendance with students until bus arrives. Please call your school main office if you'll be picking up your student. This does not impact the Wells, Vt bus.
6th Grade Families Reminder: Tonight is Parent Night! No need to register. Details here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=37950336 Hope to see you there. Granville, Wells and Mettawee School families welcome!
Due to driver illness, the morning BUTTERFLY and ALLIGATOR bus routes for 3/5/25 are postponed to approximately 9am for all schools. Please family transport your student to school if you are able to.
Want to be a bus driver? Paid training available. Contact Transportation Director Ms. Sklar jsklar@granvillecsd.org
Winter Good Apple Student Awards from Hick's Orchard at Granville Jr/Sr High!
These are students who were commended for modeling a great attitude, helping their fellow students and/or working hard in their school work.
Congrats on the following students!
November Good Apple - Kayden Steves, Nominated by Art Teacher, Ms. Monroe - Ms. Monroe says "Kayden is always so kind , can make others smile, and tries her best in her school work."
December Good Apple - Ava Warren, Nominated by Art Teacher, Ms. Monroe - Ms. Monroe shared "Ava is a very respectful young lady to everyone. She is kind and works hard on her courses and sets a good example to her peers."
January Good Apple - Addie ManWarren, Nominated by Art Teacher, Ms. Monroe - "Ms. Monroe added that Addie is friendly, encouraging to her fellow students and is open to peer critiques in her artwork and offers thoughtful feedback."
February Good Apple - Zander Wilson, nominated by Dean of Students, Justin Nassivera - Mr. Nassivera highlighted that Zander was able to report a bullying behavior and stood up for a fellow student, and how proud he was of him for being a great example.
Picture from left to right: (Front Row of Students) Kayden Steves, Addie ManWarren, Ava Warren, Zander Wilson. (Back Row) Michelle Wilson of Hick's Orchard, Art Teacher Ms. Monroe, Addie's Parent, Ava's Parent, Dean of Students Justin Nassivera and Principal Doug Duell.
Due to a continued driver illness, the morning GIRAFFE bus route for 3/4/25 is postponed to approximately 9am for all schools. Please family transport your student to school if you are able to.
Want to be a bus driver? Paid training available. Contact Transportation Director Ms. Sklar jsklar@granvillecsd.org
Due to driver illness, the morning FOX BUS route for 3/4/25 is postponed to approximately 9am for all schools. The VT shuttle is still on time. Please family transport your student to school if you are able to. Students may arrive as early as: HS 7:20am, GES 8:30am and MJT 8:45am. Thank you.
This Week!
3/3 - 3/7 - MJT and GES Read Around the World Dress Up Days
3/3 - Last Day to Sign up for PTO Science, Tech & Art Fair
3/5 - 6th Grade Parent Night at Jr/Sr High - Granville, Wells and Mettawee Families - Join us!
3/6 - Spirit Night at Jr/Sr High - All School Families Welcome to Attend and Watch Grades 6-12 Compete with Staff
3/7 - 7th and 8th Grade Dance at Jr/Sr High
3/7 - Last Day to Sign Up for 5th and 6th Grade Glow Party
3/7 - 3/8 - NYSSMA Solo Festival at Maple Ave./Saratoga Middle School
Looking Ahead:
3/11 - Free Sports Physicals with Nurse Hover at the Jr/Sr High, Please Sign Up Ahead of Time, No Walk-Ins
All event details are in the District Calendar:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
Free sports physicals will be offered at the Jr./Sr. High School on Tuesday March 11th.
Students must have a scheduled appointment to be seen (no walk-ins) and may sign up in the health office.
Please remember in order for a student to be eligible for a spring sport, they must have a current physical on file with the school.
Please contact the school nurse to book your appointment or if you have questions.
Brooke Hover RN
Granville Jr./Sr. High School Nurse
bhover@granvillecsd.org
518-642-1051 ext. 2118
518-642-4544 (fax)
NYS Resource from Mr. Healy! HEARS Family Line
HEARS stands for Help, Empower, Advocate, Reassure and Support.
Call 1-888-554-3277, M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm.
The HEARS Family Line assists families by providing resources and referrals to a variety of services. Caring representations guide families to services including food, clothing, housing, medical and behavioral health care services, parenting education and child care. Representatives are available in 12 languages.
Thank you to Mr. Healy, from GES and MJT Guidance for sharing this resource with our school community.
https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cwcs/hears.php
This week's news from Granville CSD schools:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/2059474
Have a good weekend! - Granville CSD
Bookraiser Results! Granville High Student Council fundraised for Project: Cameron's Story with the help of 126 Granville school families and community members who donated new books, for a total of 31, 251 books going to 22 regional hospitals.
"The goal of Project: Cameron's Story is to support the bonding of parents with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), through the use of children's literature and storytelling. Our mission is to place a brand new, quality, children's book in the hands of every parent of a premature baby upon admission to the NICU."
Learn more at https://www.projectcameronsstory.com/
