January 23, 2023
GES Families,
Next week our 2nd and 3rd grade students will be completing content and cognitive abilities assessments. These standardized assessments are required for both grades, and they are traditional paper and pencil assessments- not computer-based. The 3rd graders will test January 24-26 (reading, science/social studies, cognitive abilities), and the 2nd graders will test January 25-26 (science/social studies, cognitive abilities). Please be sure your child is well-rested, have a healthy breakfast, and are excited to show off their learning and skills. If you have any questions about these testing, please contact your child's teacher.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Morris
@GES_Aces
GES SCHOOL NEWS
ACE LEADER TRAIT FOR THE WEEK
Blue Ace Leaders are quiet when they hear the harmonica.
GIRLS BASKETBALL YOUTH NIGHT
Granville Varsity Girls Basketball is hosting its first ever Youth Night on Wednesday, January 25th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the high school gym. All Granville girls from grades K-8 will get in free to the game vs. Utica High School, and the coaching staff, players, and parents have been working hard to make this a fun night for girls of all ages. The event starts at 6:00, where girls can get a team photo autographed by the Varsity girls, and then it will continue until 8:30 with the game, contests, raffles, prizes, and activities. The GHS Pep Band will also be in attendance to bring the energy. Click here for more info. Please reach out to Coach Moore at [email protected] with any questions!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART KICKOFF
On Friday, February 3, all GES students will travel to the GHS gym for a presentation from the Dublin Jump Rope Team. Students will also hear from representatives of the American Heart Association about the Jump Rope for Heart campaign.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be February 21-24. All registration will be completed online. Click here for more information.
3RD GRADE READING AND MATH ASSESSMENTS
State-required reading and math assessments for our third graders begin in March. Reading assessments will be March 28 and 29. Math assessments will be in April (dates TBD). These assessments are in two parts which are 90 minutes each, taken over two sessions. Teachers will be sharing their testing dates and times with their classes and parents.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
STRATEGY OF THE MONTH
This month students will practice progressive muscle relaxation as their calm down strategy. I will review the strategies that they have learned each month as well. Click here for a visual model.
CLASSROOM LESSONS IN JANUARY
- Kindergarten: This month kindergarten students will complete lesson 5 from our “Too Good for Drugs” program. The focus is on building relationships with others. They will discuss the characteristics of a good friendship and practice “I” messages: “I feel____ when you________.”
- First Grade: Students will participate in lesson 5 from our “Too Good for Drugs” program which focuses on relationships with others. Students will compare healthy and unhealthy qualities in a friendship. They will also play a game as a class to reinforce aspects of positive friendships.
- Second Grade: This month we will focus on lesson 5 from our “Too Good for Drugs” program. The topic is on building relationships with others. Students will discuss qualities of good friendships, how friends can help, and how to keep friendships.
- Third Grade: This month students will focus on the skill of active listening. They will learn why listening is important and focus on the feelings/perspective of others as well. It is lesson 4 from our “Too Good for Drugs” program.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding your child through email at [email protected] or calling (740) 587-8102.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Thatcher
REMINDERS
SCHOOL LUNCHES
For the 2022-2023 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.
REPORTING ABSENCES
All absences need to be reported to the GES office as soon as possible. If you know in advance your child is going to be absent, please be sure to contact the GES office. It is not the responsibility of the teacher to do so. If you wish to email the teacher, please copy that email to [email protected] or call the absence line at 740-587-8102. We also accept the old fashioned, hand-written notes.
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.
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
January 23-27: Climbing Wall in PE
January 24-26: Terra Nova Testing (2nd, 3rd)
February 3: Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff
February 10: Valentine Parties
February 13-16: Winter Conferences
February 17, 20: No School
February 21-24: Kindergarten Registration
February 21: PTO Meeting (6:30 PM, GIS)
March 2: 2nd Grade Concert (6:00 PM, GHS)
March 10: No School for Students