November 18, 2022
Dear GIS Families,
As we head into the holiday season, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to our students, staff, and families. I am thankful for our students who come to school every day ready to learn. Our children are a daily reminder of what is important and why we are here. I am thankful for all of our staff members who truly care about student success and hold their best interest at heart. I am also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute time and resources to our building and community. .
Most importantly, I am thankful for our parents, for your continued trust and faith in us. You continue to share your most treasured gifts with us and advocate to be a partner in your children’s education, safety and well-being. For this, I am so very thankful.
On behalf of the GIS staff, I would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
Take care,
Tracie Lees
NEWS & INFORMATION
Attention 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Parents of students taking music class with Mrs. Hartman THIS SEMESTER:
I am very excited to tell you that LIVE CHOIR CONCERTS are back this year and are quickly approaching! Your children are having a great time preparing their music, and they are very excited to share all of their hard work with you. We can’t wait to wrap up this semester with students, family, friends, and lots of wonderful music!
Concert Information:
4th Grade: November 30 (Wednesday)
5th Grade: December 1 (Thursday)
6th Grade: December 15 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00pm (students should meet in the MS Choir room at 5:30pm)
Place: Granville High School Auditorium
Dress: Nice clothing (No blue jeans/athletic wear, please! Dresses, skirts, khaki/colored pants are acceptable!) Students will be discussing appropriate concert attire in class.
In order to have a successful performance, attendance is very important. As we begin to practice our speaking parts and standing formations, it is imperative that I know of any conflicts your child might have on the evening of the concert as soon as possible. Stay tuned - as our concert approaches, I will send home more reminders containing all important details. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].
Starting Conversations with Kids:
As we head indoors for the winter and many families are entering the holiday season, gathering around a table for meals becomes more common. Click here for some great suggestions on starting a conversation with your children to get beyond one-word responses.
GES/GIS PTO-Sponsered Family Ice Skating Event:
Where: Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena
When: December 20th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
What: We reserved the Ice Arena for you to enjoy some family and friends time before the holidays set in.
Cost: $8 a skater. Includes skate rental
Granville Arts Boosters Holiday Craft Show & Bazaar:
Sunday, November 20 is the Granville Arts Boosters Holiday Craft Show and Bazaar. It will be from 9:00-3:00 in the GHS gym. Application fees and raffle ticket purchases go to the Arts.
GES Jingle Bell Bazaar:
The GES Jingle Bell Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00-1:00 in the GES MPR. This annual event will include a penguin shopping area for children, the GES book fair, concessions, a painting area, and maybe a visit from Santa himself! Application fees and raffle ticket purchases will support the GES/GISPTO.
Socks for Seniors:
Hello Granville! This holiday season we would like to do something special for the senior citizens in our community. We've teamed up with community partners for the Socks for Seniors campaign. Please join us as we collect new socks to be distributed to our homebound elderly friends, such as those in long-term care facilities. Let's warm up their lives and make it a holiday season to remember! We will have collection boxes at all Granville school buildings, Middleton Senior Living, Otterbein Senior Life, Johnstown Pointe, and the Village of Granville office. The Socks for Seniors campaign will begin collecting socks on Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 9. Thank you for supporting those in need in our community. Please click here for more information.
Granville Whole Child Committee:
You are invited to join the work of one of our superintendent committees. The Granville Whole Child Committee is comprised of parents, community members, school staff, and administration. We meet throughout the school year to discuss the scope of the schools beyond academics. Our work includes reviewing exit survey data, providing resources to staff, students, and families, and sharing information with the superintendent related to whole child education in our schools. The next meeting of the Whole Child Committee will be December 14 at 6:30 PM in the District Office. For more information or if you have questions, please contact GES principal Travis Morris at [email protected]. We hope you will join us this school year.
Licking County Parent Mentor Project Session:
Any family who is interested in participating in a support group for children with special needs are invited to attend this event. Please click here for additional information.
BLUE ACE LEADERS IN ACTION
Lunch Tables of the Week:
4th grade: Nolan C, Kennedy D, Emlyn L, Gary P, Drew M, Christian M, AJ N, Eli D, Maddox S from Mrs. Hopping’s homeroom!
5th grade: Charlie F, Harper S, Ella C, Moira B, Maddie W, Skylah B, Saide S, Molly F, Avery W from Mrs. Ludwig’s homeroom!
6th grade: Olivia T, Eris H, Bryson H, Evan M, Jesse S, Luna B, Megan K, Savannah C & Callum D!
CALENDAR & EVENTS
November 23-25: NO SCHOOL
December 9: GHS Winter Concert for Students
December 20: PTO Meeting (6:30, GIS)
December 21: End of 2nd Quarter
December 22- January 3: NO SCHOOL
REMINDERS
Attendance Line:
If your child is going to be absent from school, please call our Attendance Line at 740-587-8103 by 9:15 AM to report your child's absence from school.
End of the School Day Requests:
The end of the school day is one of the busiest times of the day. If you have a change in transportation, please let the main office know prior to 2:50 pm. This will allow us time to communicate the changes to students. If you do have transportation requests, please email PJ Kadlic at [email protected] or call 587-8103.
School & Office Hours:
Student Start Time: 8:40 am (entry @ 8:30 am)
Student Dismissal Time: 3:25 pm
Main Office Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
GES/GIS PTO Meetings:
The Granville K-6 PTO will hot regular meetings mostly on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings will rotate between the two buildings and between morning and evening sessions. All K-6 parents are invited to join. Contact the PTO members directly at [email protected] if you have any questions. A schedule of meeting times and locations can be found here.
Important Information from LCHD:
Please read this letter from Chad Brown, Director of the Licking County Health Department, for an update regarding the county's continuing COVID response in the school districts.
Volunteering at GIS:
Volunteers are an important part of our successful school community, and we are excited to formally welcome volunteers back to GIS for the 2022-2023 school year. Classroom teachers will share information about their specific volunteer needs in the weeks ahead. These may include making copies, extra math practice with students, helping with projects, and more. Other events such as classroom guests, Mystery Readers, field trips, classroom celebrations, and Battle-of-the Books will be announced as needed. All volunteers must complete the steps in the brief Volunteer Training Program (click here) prior to starting their volunteer service.