GES Families,
A Blue Ace Leader at GES is respectful, responsible, and safe. Blue Ace leaders also exemplify our essential Portrait of a Graduate traits. At the end of every month students from all grades are chosen to be recognized for consistently demonstrating one of the Portrait of a Graduate traits. For the month of March, we recognized students who were demonstrating responsibility. Click here to see a list of the Blue Ace Leaders for March. Congratulations to this month's leaders! Have a great weekend!
Mr. Morris
@GES_Aces
GES SCHOOL NEWS
ACE LEADER TRAIT FOR THE WEEK
Blue Ace Leaders are keep their supplies organized.
3RD GRADE T-SHIRT CONTEST
Click here for details about the end-of-year t-shirt contest. All design entries are due by April 15. Specific requirements listed in the document. Shirts will be available for purchase later this month.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Our annual Earth Day Celebration and fundraiser is happening April 19! Click here to learn more about this day and how funds will support GES Nature Club.
BIRTHDAY IN A BAG
Our final GES service project will occur April 22- April 26. Our final project will be collecting items to build birthday kits. The kits will be shared with local foster agencies. Click here for more information. Help us display empathy and responsibility at GES!
GRANVILLE ACES OF ART FEATURING 3RD GRADE ARTISTS
Join us for the eagerly awaited end-of-year Granville Schools Spring Gallery Exhibit, hosted at the Granville Center for the Arts! This extraordinary showcase will feature select artworks from talented GES, GIS, GMS, and GHS students! Immerse yourself in a diverse collection of both 2D and 3D masterpieces that brilliantly encapsulate the imagination and prowess of our community's young artists. The opening reception on Saturday, April 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. will celebrate this magnificent fusion of art and imagination. We'll have a delightful assortment of treats and refreshments. If you wish, bring along a dozen cookies to share. This sweet gesture will enhance the warmth and community spirit of the event, making for an unforgettable evening! Click here for more details.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
STRATEGY OF THE MONTH
In April students will be introduced to yoga. They will learn about some poses to use to help calm down when experiencing strong emotions. (click here) In addition, I will review the strategies that they have been learning throughout the year.
CLASSROOM LESSONS IN APRIL
All Grades: During the month of April, I will be sharing with students the legally-required lesson related to sexual abuse prevention. Classroom teachers will share in their newsletters when their specific lessons will occur. Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Thatcher
Energy drinks actually increase sleepiness. The short-lived boost from the caffeine and sugar ends with a huge crash. Avoid energy boosters altogether. There is no magic drink on the market that will allow students to safely skimp on sleep.
REMINDERS
SCHOOL LUNCHES
For the 2023-2024 school year, lunches at school will cost $3.00. This includes entrée, fruit, vegetable, and milk/ water. Families will need to add money to the child's online lunch account to pay for lunches. Individual milk or water is $.50. If anyone is need of assistance in purchasing lunches, please complete this form. Lunch menus can be found here.
REPORTING ABSENCES
All absences need to be reported to the GES office as soon as possible. Absences should be reported in SafeArrival. You are asked to report your child’s absence using any of these three convenient methods:
Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.com). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.com. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
Call the toll-free number (866) 294-5982 to report an absence using the automated phone system.
These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time
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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Under state attendance laws, vacations are considered unexcused absences unless specifically stated in District policy. Vacations are now referred to as Alternative Learning Experiences, or ALE, as the District values and recognizes the learning that can take place with travel. Click here to apply for an ALE.
PTO MEETINGS
The Granville K-6 PTO will host regular meetings on the third Monday of each month (some exceptions do apply). Meetings will be held in the GES cafeteria at 9:30. All K-6 parents are invited to join. Contact the PTO members directly at [email protected] if you have any questions.
VOLUNTEERING AT GES
All volunteers must complete the Volunteer Training Program found here prior to volunteering in the school, on field trips, or in another capacity. Contact your child's teacher or the GES office with any questions.
CALENDAR
April 13: PTO Mother-Son Dance
April 15: 3rd Grade Shirt Designs Due
April 15: PTO Meeting (GES, 9:30 AM)
April 17-18: 3rd Grade State Testing (Math)
April 19: Earth Day/ Nature Club Fundraiser
April 20-28: Aces of Art Show
April 22-26: Birthday Kit Collection
May 6-10: Literacy Spirit Week
May 19: GES Art Show Fundraiser
May 21: 3rd Grade Battle of the Books
May 23: Supergames
May 27: No School; Memorial Day
May 30: Last Day for Students
Click here for the 2024-205 GEVSD calendar.