Dear Granville School District Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well and ready for a Spring Break with your students. We would like to share some information related to the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024:
School Closure for Professional Development:
Solar Eclipse Viewing Opportunity:
Solar Eclipse Glasses:
Each student will receive a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses. These glasses were generously donated through a partnership between the Granville Education Foundation and the Granville Public Library. We truly appreciate their support for these glasses and so much more they do for our schools!
*Safety First: While observing the solar eclipse, it’s crucial to follow safety guidelines. Encourage your child to use the provided glasses and avoid looking directly at the sun without protection.
7th Grade Science Presentations:
Wishing all of our families a safe and restful spring break!
Take care,
Tracie Lees
NEWS & INFORMATION
GIS Dates for Ohio State Testing 2024:
Please use this link to access the GIS OST (AIR) testing schedule - GIS State Testing Schedule 2024.
*Note: 5th and 6th grade ELA testing starts Thursday, April 4th.
Sixth Grade T-shirt Order:
Annually, 6th grade families have put on an amazing end of the year party for rising 7th graders. We designed a shirt for all students to wear to King’s Island and on the last day of school. The shirts will have the class list on the back and will be a great keepsake for years to come. The party will be during the last day of school and will feature dunk tanks, a photo booth, shaved ice, an inflatable, face painting, music, yard games, and a snack table. The PTO has donated $500 for the event, and we hope to have snacks donated. Look for a signup genius to come home soon. The 6th grade staff have worked hard to make this a memorable event!
https://www.granvillek6pto.com/product/sixth-grade-t-shirt/80
Shirts will be delivered to the school after completion!
GIS Art to Remember:
Don't forget about our fundraiser with Art to Remember! We’ve been so lucky to work with the Art To Remember group for over a decade. Your student’s personalized order form will be sent home the week of March 6 and order deadline is Friday, March 22. Online ordering makes it easy to order artworks and products without the back and forth of paper forms. You can purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products to choose from and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below to start shopping! If you have any questions, contact your student’s art teacher, Amanda Tucker. [email protected].
https://arttoremember.com/school/fbme5t
C-TEC Summer Camps for Students:
C-TEC will be offering two different camps during this coming Summer Break!
June 25, 26, and 27 – Career Exploration Camp for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders
July 9, 10, 11, and 12 - Summer STEM Camp for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
Click here to register.
Daddy/Daughter Dance:
The annual Daddy-Daughter Dance sponsored by GHS Wrestling will occur on March 23 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Click here for more details. Tickets can be ordered here.
Granville PTO-Sponsored Mother/Son Dance:
Granville PTO is sponsoring a Mother-Son Dance on April 13 at GHS from 6:00-8:00 PM. Click here for more details. All proceeds will benefit resurfacing the GIS playground.
GIS Battle of the Books:
Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program that is offered each year for grades 3-6. Students read the books throughout the winter and spring, choose their teammates, then compete against other teams during a school day in May. Students are quizzed on their knowledge of the books in a variety of fun formats. Students do not need to commit to participating at this point, however, they are encouraged to start reading now so they’ll be ready! More info will come in the early spring, but for now, let’s GET READING! Here are the lists of this year’s books:
A Message from Ms. Baker:
Sleep and Children’s Mental Health
Getting a good night’s sleep is so important for our mental and physical health. Sleep helps our brains pay attention, learn new things and remember things. Not getting enough sleep can increase negative emotions and decrease positive ones. Check out these tips for healthy sleep habits and when to get help.
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?Questions? Email Ms. Baker [email protected]
WELL NOTE
Nutrition research indicates that particular cognitive abilities and mood states are positively influenced by water consumption. Even young children can learn the importance and habits of appropriate water consumption.
CALENDAR & EVENTS
March 22: End of 3rd Quarter
March 23: Daddy/Daughter Dance
March 25-29, April 1: Spring Break
April 8: No School; Staff PD
April 13: PTO Mother/Son Dance
May 13: SuperGames
May 14: Battle of the Books 6th Grade
May 15: Battle of the Books 5th Grade
May 16: Battle of the Books 4th Grade
May 27: No School - Memorial Day
May 29: 6th Grade Clap Out
May 30: Students' Last Day
Click here for the 2023-2024 GEVSD calendar
Click here for the 2?024-2025 GEVSD calendar.
REMINDERS
GEVSD 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.
Reporting Student Absences:
All absences need to be reported to the GIS 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.
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 Janine McCullough at [email protected] or call 587-8103.
School & Office Hours:
Student Start Time:8:40 am (entry @ 8:30 am)
Student Dismissal: 3:25 pm
Main Office Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
School Lunch Prices & Accounts:
For the 2023-2024 school year, lunches at school will cost $3.00. A school lunch 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.
GES/GIS 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 GIS:
All volunteers must complete the steps in the brief Volunteer Training Program (click here) prior to starting their volunteer service.