Dear GIS Families,
On Wednesday of this week, I sent an email to all of our families with detailed information regarding Ohio's child sexual abuse prevention requirements entitled Erin's Law. Included in the email is a link to the state-approved video we will be using for the lesson at each of the grade levels. If you would like to opt out your child from the lesson (these will not begin until after Ohio State Testing is completed), please email me directly at [email protected] by March 22. Thank you!
Take care,
Tracie Lees
NEWS & INFORMATION
GIS Class & Group Pictures:
Class pictures will be captured Wednesday, March 20th. Online ordering closes at midnight March 19th. Order now at argylephotography.com.
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!
https://arttoremember.com/school/fbme5t
If you have any questions, contact your student’s art teacher, Amanda Tucker. [email protected].
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS AT GIS!
GIS Music Concerts:
6th Grade: March 12, 2024 (Tuesday)
5th Grade: March 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
4th Grade: March 14, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Granville High School Auditorium
Dress: Nice clothing (No blue jeans/shorts/athletic wear, please! Dresses, skirts, or pants are acceptable!) *Students will be discussing appropriate concert attire in class.
PAX Tools Parent/Guardian Workshop March 19:
PAX Tools are a collection of nine evidence-based strategies to improve cooperation and self-regulation with children and youth. The tools draw on decades of science to create strategies that support parents, youth workers, and caring adults to create a nurturing environment that helps kids thrive. PAX Tools are rooted in the same science used in many of our schools, including GES. The PAX Tools strategies, which have successful outcomes, are fun for children, teens, and adults. This program is funded by Licking Memorial Health Systems and supported by Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties and by Our Futures in Licking County. Click here for more information.
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:
GIS Dates for Ohio State Testing 2024:
Please use this link to access the GIS OST (AIR) testing schedule - GIS State Testing Schedule 2024.
A Message from Ms. Baker:
POG Trait of the Month for February – Critical Thinkers
Last month we highlighted students who consistently demonstrate critical thinking skills. Blue Ace Leaders collect, assess, and analyze information to make sound judgments and decisions. A Blue Ace leader refines and evaluates ideas in order to innovate and maximize creative efforts. A Blue Ace Leader reflects on the learning process, feedback, and solutions. Critical thinking is not just for academics, but for making “sound judgement and decisions”. It was a great month celebrating our students making positive decisions in these dull days of winter!
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?Questions? Email Ms. Baker [email protected]
WELL NOTE
Would you be able to memorize the times tables while being chased by a bear? This is the experience students feel attempting to learn while under stress. Developing techniques to manage stress is vital to any students’ learning.
CALENDAR & EVENTS
March 18: PTO Meeting (9:30 AM, GES)
March 20: Spring Pictures
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.