Dear Granville Families,
It's that time again that our lost and found is overflowing with jackets, hats, socks, shoes, and water bottles. Please remind your child to take a look at the lost and found in the cafeteria as well as areas in the grade level pods for any missing items. Thank you for your help!
Take care,
Tracie Lees
NEWS & INFORMATION
GIS Dates for Ohio State Testing 2024:
GIS SuperGames - Help Needed:
Our SuperGames are scheduled for May 13, 2024. Each grade level will need at least 2-3 volunteers for 12 stations. The morning session will run from 9:00-11:15 and the afternoon session will take place from 1:00-3:15. Volunteers will need to arrive a half hour prior to the event and remain approximately a half hour after to set up for the PM session. The PM session volunteers are asked to help the 6th graders clean up by taking the equipment to the SuperGames trailer.
Please use this link to sign up if you are able to volunteer. Thank you!
GIS K-6 PTO Volunteer Breakfast:
Please click here for information regarding our PTO breakfast celebration for all volunteers who have helped to make our schools thrive this year!
GMS Cheer Tryouts:
Current 6th grade students interested in trying out for 7th grade cheerleading should plan to attend the parent/athlete meeting on April 30th at 7pm in the GHS Commons and scan the QR code on this flyer to fill out the tryout interest form.
SPOKES KIDS 2024:
This is for students ages 8-14. What a great way to be part of a HUGE event - Pelotonia. Click here for more details. ?
Triple P Program: Reducing Family Conflict - April 16:
Reducing Family Conflict is a Triple P discussion group program that will help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of parenting teens. Many parents find that conflict between siblings and among family members increases as children move into the teenage years. It can be quite a challenge to know when to intervene in an argument or how to remain calm if you become involved. This program will give you some practical suggestions to help you teach your teens to solve problems peaceably, as well as how to manage problems if you do have family conflict. You will learn how to help your child deal with disagreements without becoming aggressive and how to promote family harmony. Click here for more information.
Sixth Grade T-shirt Order REMINDER:
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!
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
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:?
Helping Kids Cope with Anxious Feelings
Everyone feels nervous and worried sometimes. How can we help a child who is having anxious feelings? In general, the goal is not to eliminate anxious feelings altogether, but to help kids learn to move out into the world despite their worries. Check out these six suggestions for helping kids manage feelings of anxiety as well as this guide that explains typical, developmental anxiety at various stages of growth. ?
WELL NOTE
Energy drinks actually increase sleepiness. The short-lived boost from the caffeine and sugar ends with a huge crash. Avoid energy boosters altogether. There is no magic drink on the market that will allow students to safely skimp on sleep.
CALENDAR & EVENTS
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
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.