March 17, 2023
Dear GIS Families,
Each year we ask students in grades 3, 6, 8, and 12 to reflect on their overall experiences in their respective buildings in the form of a brief survey. This survey will be completed by our third graders during the weeks adjacent to spring break. The information will allow building and district leaders to reflect on the student experiences at each building and respond accordingly. A list of survey questions can be found here. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Take care,
Tracie Lees
NEWS & INFORMATION
Granville Daddy-Daughter Dance:
The Granville Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday March 25 from 7-9pm in the GHS Commons. Time to bust out your dancing shoes, dress in your best glow attire and be ready for a special night of fun and bonding with your daughter. There will be a DJ, dancing, photo booth, inflatable course and light refreshments. Tickets can be purchased here. Additional information can be found here.
GIS Spring Pictures:
Spring pictures are scheduled for the morning of March 29! Students will participate in classroom pictures and will have the opportunity for individual portraits as well. Families must place all orders for individual pictures no later than y:00am the morning of pictures. Click here for additional information for ordering pictures.
C-TEC 2023 Summer Camps:
This summer C-TEC will be hosting a Career Exploration Camp and a STEM Camp on C-TEC’s campus. In addition, satellite instructor, Grace Seibold, along with her Granville DECA Leadership Team, will be holding a Junior Entrepreneurship Camp in Granville. If you have students or children who might be interested in the camps listed, click on the corresponding flier attached for further details, or send your questions to the name and contact information provided with each camp. C-TEC would love to help you find some meaningful ways to fill your students’ summer days.
Junior Entrepreneurship Camp: Registration Opens April 3
Week 1 (June 19-23): 1pm-4pm GRADES 5 and 6
Week 2 (June 26-30): **Business will run on Thursday June 29th on Broadway
- 9am-12pm GRADES 3 and 4
- 1pm-4pm GRADES 7 and 8
- For information email Grace Seibold at [email protected]
Auction Message from PTO President Andrea Whitt:
With the Biennial Auction in April we are gathering silent auction donations. I have included a Signupgenius link with basket ideas that you can sign up for. We have baskets left over from the 2020 auction (That COVID canceled) which we will be including. We are still looking for some Live Auction items (think big ticket items).
If you have any connections to get tickets to sporting events in Ohio please message me. Thanks, this will be an amazing auction!
The Miracle League of New Albany:
Every child deserves the chance to play baseball! Please click here for details about this opportunity for families with divisions based on age and ability groups.
Bryn Du Art Show Art-Imal Kids Weekend:
Join us for our animal-themed kids weekend! View one-of-a-kind art and have fun creating it! Click here for more information
GIS AIR Testing Information:
State AIR testing will begin the week of April 12th. All testing will begin at 8:50am with the exception of our 6th grade students who take math and science @ GMS. The testing schedule is being provided early to our families to help plan for the scheduling of appointments and vacations.
Please make every effort to have your child at school on time. If your child arrives after testing has begun, he or she will not be permitted to enter the class and will need to test during a make-up session. Click here to access a copy of the schedule.
COUNSELOR CONNECTION (A Note from Ms. Baker)
Body Positivity for Kids
Body positivity is about loving yourself and others regardless of physical appearance. It encourages self-positivity, acceptance and health. Body positivity takes the focus away from looks and identifies people by their strengths and non-physical characteristics. Check out these tips for how to talk to your child about body positivity.
BLUE ACE LEADERS IN ACTION
CALENDAR & EVENTS
March 22: 3rd Report Cards Live
March 20-28: GIS MAP Testing
March 21: PTO Meeting @ GES 9:00am
March 29: GIS Spring Pictures
April 3 - 7: GEVSD Spring Break
April 22: GES/GIS PTO Auction
May 15: GIS Super Games
May 17: 4th Grade Battle of the Books
May 18: 5th Grade Battle of the Books
May 19: 6th Grade Battle of the Books
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.