GES Families,
We would like to share some information related to the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024:
School Closure for Professional Development:
On April 8, the Granville Schools will be closed for a professional development day. This date was moved from a later April date at the beginning of this school year. No school for students on April 8!
Solar Eclipse Viewing Opportunity:
A total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! To make this celestial event memorable for our students, we have prepared the following:
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!
7th Grade Science Presentations: Our 7th-grade science classes are diligently working on informative presentations about the eclipse. These presentations will include a brochure with essential tips for safe eclipse viewing that will come home with each student.
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.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Morris
[email protected]
@GES_Aces
GES SCHOOL NEWS
ACE LEADER TRAIT FOR THE WEEK
Blue Ace Leaders ask for help when they need it.
REPORT CARDS
Third quarter report cards for grades 1-3 will be visible in PowerSchool on Monday, April 8. Families will need to have their PowerSchool Parent Classlink set up in order to view report cards.
TRANSPORTATION APP FAQ
If your child does or should ever need to ride a bus to or from school, you will want to have downloaded the new transportation app. Click here for details.
MARCH BLUE ACE LEADERS
A Blue Ace Leader at GES is respectful, responsible, and safe. Blue Ace leaders also exemplify our essential Portrait of a Graduate traits. At the end of every month students from all grades are chosen to be recognized for consistently demonstrating one of the Portrait of a Graduate traits. For the month of March, we recognized students who were demonstrating responsibility. Click here to see a list of the Blue Ace Leaders for March. Congratulations to this month's leaders!
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.
3RD GRADE T-SHIRT CONTEST
Click here for details about the end-of-year t-shirt contest. All design entries are due by April 15. Specific requirements listed in the document. Shirts will be available for purchase later this month.
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.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
STRATEGY OF THE MONTH
In April students will be introduced to yoga. They will learn about some poses to use to help calm down when experiencing strong emotions. (click here) In addition, I will review the strategies that they have been learning throughout the year.
CLASSROOM LESSONS IN APRIL
All Grades: During the month of April, I will be sharing with students the legally-required lesson related to sexual abuse prevention. Classroom teachers will share in their newsletters when their specific lessons will occur. Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Thatcher
WELL NOTE
Try getting involved with setting goals and expectations in your home. Students are less likely to experience emotional distress when they can help create their own expectations.
REMINDERS
SCHOOL LUNCHES
For the 2023-2024 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. Lunch menus can be found here.
REPORTING ABSENCES
All absences need to be reported to the GES 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
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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.
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 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
April 8: No School; Staff PD
April 10-11: 3rd Grade State Testing (ELA)
April 13: PTO Mother-Son Dance
April 15: 3rd Grade Shirt Designs Due
April 17-18: 3rd Grade State Testing (Math)
April 19: Earth Day/ Nature Club Fundraiser
May 6-10: Literacy Spirit Week
May 21: 3rd Grade Battle of the Books
May 23: Supergames
May 27: No School; Memorial Day
May 30: Last Day for Students
Click here for the 2023-2024 GEVSD calendar.