Good Afternoon!
Great things are happening at Granville Jr/Sr High:
Here is the October Superintendent's message to families.
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Cross Country team for defeating Lake George this week. It was the first time in seven years that the Warriors were beaten in Cross Country.
Lights Weeks is underway! Join us for a game "under the lights" with your family, have dinner from the concession stand and cheer on our teams. Here is the game schedule (blue color = home game).
Spirit Week at the Jr/Sr High coincides with Lights Week this year, with fun dress up day themes, all leading up to Homecoming on Saturday, 10/19. Check the District Calendar for daily dress up themes.
Meet the New Varsity Soccer Coach at this blog post.
We Need Your Help
1) Showing Up Matters!
Did you know our school has many wonderful free resources like free breakfast, lunch, a library and computer use, a clothing closet and fun after school clubs that make it easier to make friends?
Taking advantage of the many resources starts by showing up for school on time each day, even when it's hard to do so.
Try this nighttime checklist option to help your student prepare the night before, especially if you're working late or not available in the morning.
Or try one of these printable picture schedules for morning, bedtime and after school routines to help your student know what to do in what order without having to remind them.
Contact our guidance counselors if you would like additional support and we will work with you. Thank you!
2) We Need a 7th and 8th Grade Girls Winter Basketball Coach. Get a coaching application here or contact Athletic Director Gabby Hunt with questions at ghunt@granvillecsd.org.
3) We need 37 more family responses to our school family survey. If you want to help improve our school and community, we need your response: Here is the link to the survey for current Granville CSD families.
Upcoming School Events
10/2 - 10/18 - Lights Week Games and Spirit Week Dress Up Themes
10/19 - Homecoming 6-9pm
10/25 - Jr/Sr High Picture Day. Order your pictures online using code GRVHS at this link: https://AdirondackSchoolPortraits.com
10/28 - Fall SAT Testing for Seniors
Please review the District Calendar on our website (or in the Granville CSD app) each week for all event details and the latest updates.
Here is the link to view the calendar on our website.
Here is where to learn more about the district app.
Things to Sign Up For
Spirit Club - New members needed to plan and organize Homecoming! Join us every Tuesday, right after school for 30 minutes.
10/8 - Homecoming Tickets Go On Sale (For Grades 9-12). Here is the link to more info.
10/15 - Ski & Snowboard Club Early Bird Rate Ends 10/15. Here is the link to more info.
10/25 - Early Bird Rate Ends for Yearbook Orders - The yearbook is currently $55 (before taxes) until 10/25 - price goes up to $65 after this date. Order online here.
11/1 - Deadline to Send in Two Senior Photos - Mr. Bunker (jbunker@granvillecsd.org) needs the following from seniors by November 1st: Two senior photos (one formal and one casual) and one baby photo.
Here is the link to the District Calendar for All Details of these events and more.
Ongoing Resources
Open Gym Time for Basketball - Starts Next Week!
Girls Basketball Grades 7-12, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Boys Basketball 7-12, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Homework Club - Do you need a quiet space to do homework and access school Wi-Fi?
Morning Homework Club meets every morning at 6:50; meet Mr. Hardin by Main Entrance.
Afterschool Homework Club meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:20 - 3:20 in Mrs. Rath’s Room 109. Join anytime.
More Clubs - There is a place for everyone at Granville Jr/Sr High. Encourage your child to sign up for a club by listening to morning announcements with details of upcoming meetings. Morning Announcements are also posted on the TV outside of High School Gym.
We have Drama Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Guitar Club, Math Club, Marching Band, Journalism Club with a Jr and Sr High Paper, Ski and Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Trap Club, Spirit Club, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl Club and Yearbook Club.
No Outside Food Deliveries - Outside food/drink deliveries create a serious class disruption for teachers, classrooms and custodians.
Clothing Closet - Our Jr/Sr High has a clothing closet in the Jr High Guidance Office. Your student can stop by anytime and shop for free. If you would like to make a donation to the clothing closet, please contact Community School Coordinator, krozell@granvillecsd.org.
Community Resources
Tools for Schools - Register your Price Chopper Advantage Card with Tools for Schools, then select Granville CSD to help our school earn points toward free educational equipment. Thank you! Here is the link to register for free.
The PTO October Newsletter - Learn more about what the PTO does and how you can volunteer a little or a lot. Here is the link to the newsletter.
Free Local Resource - Do you follow Washington County Public Health on Facebook? It's full of free or low-cost resources for your family. Follow them on Facebook here.
Career Planning
Ask your student to take this career assessment from SUNY Adirondack to get a feel for what they're interested in and how it relates to finding a good job. When your student can see the point of school (for example, a pathway to a great job, independence and helping their family), they become much more interested.
See you next week!
Doug Duell
Interim Principal
518-642-1051 Ext. 2301 | dduell@granvillecsd.org
Justin Nassivera
Dean of Students
518-642-1051 Ext. 2302 | jnassivera@granvillecsd.org
GranvilleCSD.org
Follow us on Facebook for Celebrations -> https://www.facebook.com/Granvillecsd
Quick Reference
Morning Announcements - This document is read each morning over the school intercom and is updated each day with after school activities.
Jr/Sr High Main Office - 518-642-1051 Ext. 2303 | bgribble@granvillecsd.org
Jr High Guidance - 518-642-1051 Ext.2372 | aconstantine@granvillecsd.org
Sr High Guidance - 518-642-1051 Ext. 2311 | bliebig@granvillecsd.org
Jr/Sr High Nurse - Brooke Hover 518-642-1051 Ext. 2118 | bhover@granvillecsd.org