The Granville Central School has been notified that parents are receiving text messages or phone calls claiming to be Mr. McGurl, Superintendent, requesting donations for gift cards to gift to faculty. This is a scam, the district would never request donations in this manner. If you are contacted please do not respond.
We had a couple of Buddy the Elf sightings today!
We hope everyone wonderful holiday break, see you next year!
Classes resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
There is one more opportunity to see our students perform and enjoy an evening of music. Wednesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. Come enjoy our Winter Concert!
Just after two indoor track and field meets, we already have two athletes that have qualified for State Qualifiers! Tim Pratt has qualified for the 55m High Hurdles with a time of 8.74 seconds. Nick Powers has qualified for Shot Put with a throw of 44 feet 1 inch.
With another meet coming up this weekend, we might have a few more names added to that list!
The School Calendar was updated at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday evening.
Grades PreK - 6th will have their 4th and final Superintendent's Day on Friday, January 12th. The Jr/Sr High School will still have their 4th Conference Day on Friday, March 8th.
https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/district-home
The next opportunity to see our students perform is this Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 in the High School Auditorium -- Come see the Jr. High Chorus and Band Winter Concert.
What a great start to our Winter Concert season!
Thursday evening the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade chorus and the 6th grade band put on a great performance for a packed auditorium! They did an amazing job & should be proud.
Friday afternoon the third graders not only performed for their families and friends, but the performance was also live streamed to one of our local nursing homes! Their energy and singing was just what we needed to kick off this month!
There are a couple more opportunities to see our students perform:
Thursday, December 14th - Jr. High Band & Chorus Concert 6:30 pm
Monday, December 18th - MJT Musical - AM & PM shows
Wednesday, December 20th - Sr High Band & Chorus, Jazz Ensemble Concert 6:30 pm
Attention Jr/Sr High School Families: Picture retake day is scheduled for next Friday 12/8.
If you would like to have a photo retaken and a new package printed, you must call the photo company office at 518-792-7919 to be placed on the Granville JSHS retake list.
You must also return the first set of photos to the photographer on retake day or no new photo package will be printed. Please see the back of the package envelope for more information.
Our next Parents as Partners Webinar is this week!
Mindfulness-Informed Parenting: Learn the Basics for Introducing Mindfulness
Practices to Your Child
During this webinar, participants will learn the basics for introducing mindfulness
practices to their child/ren. Whether it’s differentiating breathing, regulating busy
thoughts, or establishing a mindfulness routine for taking a break from devices and
screen time, mindfulness practices can help build emotional resilience in a time where overwhelm and anxiety are common challenges for young people. In addition to providing background on the science behind mindfulness, this session’s experienced panel will also share the strategies they have used in their teacher and parent roles so participants can leave with a foundation for being a mindfulness-informed caregiver.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ySgLpb7dRPW4nVOE1A10EQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please be advised that due to circumstances beyond our control the PTO chocolate pick up scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Please keep an eye out for information from the PTO for a new date and time for the pickup.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. Have a nice weekend.
The Coins For Christmas Fundraiser will be occurring through 12/8/23. For anyone interested you may bring in any spare change. Collection boxes are located in the main office. Funds collected will be donated to the Operation Santa Program.
Attention Jr/Sr High School Families:
Picture retake day is scheduled for next Friday 12/8. If you would like to have a photo retaken and a new package printed, you must call the photo company office at 518-792-7919 to be placed on the Granville JSHS retake list. You must also return the first set of photos to the photographer on retake day or no new photo package will be printed. Please see the back of the package envelope for more information.
Our next Parents as Partners Webinar is tomorrow evening!
11/28 @ 6:30 pm
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Pre/Young Teen
Have you ever wondered how to start a difficult conversation or how to illicit more than a one-word answer from your pre and/or young teen? Join us for a discussion on current and age-old topics that are important for our young teens. We will discuss how to create opportunities to start those discussions and ways to help make it easier for your pre/young teens to share their thoughts. Participants will have an opportunity to share their concerns and/or successes.
Register with the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I7izQ1PvRGm4WbYI-3laEg
The Granville Central School Indoor Walking Program will resume this coming Monday.
Months: November 27th, 2023 - March 28, 2024
Days: Monday - Friday (When school is in session)
Hours: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: None
This program is open to residents of the District 18 and older. Participants may register outside the Main Office.
Walking is available when school is in session and will not be open on school holidays and vacations.
The schedule may change based on school activities and will be posted on the school website.
During inclement weather, we request that walkers bring a change of shoes to walk indoors.
Sign in form may be left in the box at the Main Office for processing.
The Winter Concert Season is starting in just a couple of weeks! Come enjoy a concert in December.
The 7th and 8th grades will be having a Winter Dance on Friday, December 1st from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School. The cost is $6.
Pizza will be provided by the PTO and there will be free drinks and snacks.
Students must stay the entire time, and can only leave early if signed out by a parent/guardian. Please contact Beth Ward, 7th grade class advisor, if you have any questions.
Another one of our Parents as Partners Series is coming up this Thursday!
Join the webinar and see what they are about and learn more about the topic.
https://www.granvillecsd.org/article/1268949
Our Annual Emergency Go Home Drill is Thursday, November 9th
All three schools will be released 10 minutes earlier than normal.
Release times:
High School : 2:10 pm
GES: 2:55 walkers & 3:05 Bus
MJT: 3:05 Walkers & 3:15 bus
Reminder there is no school on November 10th for Veterans Day
Granville CSD Trap Club Meeting
Tonight @ 6:30 pm
High School Library
Current members and interested students and parents are encouraged to come and learn about the Trap Club. This is a chance to ask questions and sign up!
See you tonight!
This week was SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) spirit week. Some of our staff dressed as "Shark Week" on Tuesday!
Have a great weekend!
