Unified sports is all about everyone deserves to play! This program promotes inclusion by bringing students with disabilities together as teammates. Our group of students met other students from around the region worked together to learn more about the concept of inclusion in sports, discussed best practices for activation, and a plan of action for advocacy within their respective schools.
"We had a great day and our students, as always, showed up to be AMAZING! We learned a lot as a group and have plans moving forward to promote more inclusive activities in our school community for unified sports.
One of the tasks the students were asked to complete was to brainstorm a poster that represents Granville. Our students worked so well together and came up with an awesome concept of "Granville Always Picks Up!" When unified sports calls, we pick up! The poster is currently hanging in the High School main office." - Coach Barber
Here are a few pictures from their day.
Thank you to Katie Barber, Granville Jr/Sr High P.E. Teacher and Special Education Teacher, Jessica Sheldon for taking our students on an educational adventure. To learn more about unified sports in our region visit https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/capitalregion/
Reminder to MJT/GES Families - Today and Tomorrow, 11/20 - 11/21, are half-days at both elementary schools for parent-teacher conference days. Contact your child's teacher today with any questions. Dismissal times are here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=41192055 Have a great Granville day!
Senior Families: Save-the-Date and reserve a free, private appointment for Tues., Dec 2nd to learn all about how to apply for school loans and free grants to pay for vocational programs and college. Details and what to bring are here: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events?id=47980365
MJT/GES Families: This is a reminder that this Thursday and Friday, 11/20 and 11/21 are Parent-Teacher Conference Days at MJT and GES. Both schools will have half-days. Here are the early dismissal times:
GES Early Dismissal Times:
GES Walkers will be dismissed at 10:50 AM.
GES Buses will depart from GES at 11:00 AM.
GES Lunch: Students will be offered grab-and-go lunches on both days.
MJT Early Dismissal Times:
MJT UPK: 11:00
MJT K-2 Parent pick ups: 11:05
MJT Bus Departure: 11:15
MJT families, If you need to bring your child with you to the conference, we will have staff in the cafeteria and the students are welcome to stay there. We do ask that you not bring your child to the classroom for their conference.
Contact: Please contact your student's classroom teacher directly in regards to your specific conference time.
https://www.granvillecsd.org/staff
Here is a short article on why and how to partner with your child's teacher:
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/why-its-important-to-partner-with-your-childs-teacher
GCSD sends a weekly newsletter each Friday. In case you missed it, please review past issues here:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/page/newsletter
11/17 - 11/21 - Coins for Christmas - National Honors Society Fundraiser - If you would like to participate, drop off/send-in coins in a baggie to any school main office for Operation Santa. Operation Santa helps GCSD families with holiday support for their children.
11/17 - Winter JV/Varsity Sport Practices Begin (Modified begins 11/24)
11/19 - NEW Parent-to-Parent Support Group - Understanding IEP and Special Education, 6pm, JSHS Cafeteria. All school families welcome.
11/20 - 11/21 - MJT/GES Half Days for Parent-Teacher Conference Meetings
GES Early Dismissal Times:
GES Walkers will be dismissed at 10:50 AM.
GES Buses will depart from GES at 11:00 AM.
GES Lunch: Students will be offered grab-and-go lunches on both days.
Contact: Please contact your student's classroom teacher directly in regards to your specific conference time.
MJT Early Dismissal Times:
MJT UPK: 11:00
MJT K-2 Parent pick ups: 11:05
MJT Bus Departure: 11:15
MJT families, If you need to bring your child with you to the conference, we will have staff in the cafeteria and the students are welcome to stay there. We do ask that you not bring your child to the classroom for their conference.
For event details, please visit the district calendar:
https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
If you haven't already, please download the district App:
Search "Granville CSD" in any App store and check the calendar weekly.
Please help us reach all GCSD families, and ensure your school family friends and neighbors have the GCSD App on their mobile device. Encourage them to check the calendar each week.
Go Horde!
GES Families: This morning, a false fire alarm briefly went off at GES while personnel were working on the new alarm system. Our students and staff responded quickly and calmly, exiting the building and returning inside shortly afterward once it was clear that everything was safe.
Please note, instead of a loud, piercing sound the fire alarm notice was a recorded voice that says "please evacuate the building for an emergency." We wanted to keep you informed and assure you that everyone is safe and back in their classrooms.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
The GES Team
Jr/Sr High Families: The Parent/Player/Coach meeting will be held this Thursday, 11/13 at 5:30 PM at the high school.
Families will need to sign their athletes up through Aktivate (instructions are available on the Athletics page of the school website): https://www.granvillecsd.org/o/gcsd/page/athletics
Before athletes are able to participate, all paperwork must be submitted and an up-to-date physical must be on file with the school nurse.
Go Horde!
Reminder: Tomorrow, Tues. Nov 11th, there is no school in observance of Veterans Day. The Granville Veterans Day Parade will be hosted at the Granville Jr/Sr High auditorium and begins at 10 AM sharp, and you are welcome to attend. Thank you. To learn more about Veterans Day, please visit: https://www.almanac.com/veterans-day
NEW! Subscribe to the new Board of Education Community Website for everything BOE including email updates of agenda postings, policy, Youtube link and more.
Here is the link:
https://granvillecsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
11/10
Board of Education Meeting, 6pm, JSHS
Alice in Wonderland Auditions, 2:30, Grade 7 - 12, JSHS
11/11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day Observance
11/12
PTO Meeting, 6pm, GES
Alice in Wonderland Auditions 11/10 2:30, Grade JSHS
11/13
GES Cricket Club with Mr. Rochlani, 2:35pm
Grade 7-12 Parent/Player/Coach Sport Meeting and Meet Booster Club, 5:30, JSHS (Attend to meet team coaches and sign up for a sport if you haven't already)
After-Prom Committee Meeting - Urgent Need for Volunteers! 6pm JSHS
11/14
Alice in Wonderland Auditions 11/10 2:30, Grade JSHS
Soccer Team Banquet - All Levels, 5:30, JSHS
11/15
PTO Backpacks for Hunger Coin Drop in Granville
JSHS Ski and Snowboard Club Sign Up (Second price increase is 11/15, Last Day to Sign up is 12/15)
The best place for the latest and most accurate school event details and schedule is the district calendar: https://www.granvillecsd.org/events
Have a great Granville Week!
Go Horde!
Dear School Families, The district will practice an emergency release on Friday, November 7th. All students will be released 15 minutes early from school. All schools in New York State must complete an emergency early release drill once per year that requires schools to evacuate their students and staff at least 15 minutes before their regular dismissal time. This drill helps to prepare in the case of an emergency that would require schools to transport their entire district home or to another location prior to the end of the school day. The buildings will be dismissed at the following times:
Jr/Sr High: 2:00
GES: Walkers 2:00 - Bussers - 2:10
MJT: Walkers 2:05 - Bussers- 2:15 UPK - 2:05
For any questions, please call your building main office, thank you.
For details/questions please see Mr. Houston in Art or Ms. Bucciero in the Library
Transportation Survey: Students, families and staff, we value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our one-route bus transportation system with Mr. Hall by Monday, Nov 10th 8 AM. Thank you! https://forms.gle/jzEJZZgrsYqci2zv9
Dear School Families, The district will practice an emergency release on Friday, November 7th. All students will be released 15 minutes early from school. All schools in New York State must complete an emergency early release drill once per year that requires schools to evacuate their students and staff at least 15 minutes before their regular dismissal time. This drill helps to prepare in the case of an emergency that would require schools to transport their entire district home or to another location prior to the end of the school day. The buildings will be dismissed at the following times:
Jr/Sr High: 2:00
GES: Walkers 2:00 - Bussers - 2:10
MJT: Walkers 2:05 - Bussers- 2:15 UPK - 2:05
For any questions, please call your building main office, thank you.
This Week at Granville CSD
11/3
DUE: PTO Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser Forms
GES - After-school Open Gym with Mr. Boucher (5th and 6th Grade)
JSHS Volleyball Teams Banquet - All Levels
11/4 - NO SCHOOL: Superintendent's Conference Day
11/5
SENIORS: SUNY ADK Instant Admission Days - See Senior High Guidance
Athletic Booster Club Meeting - All Welcome! Community and School Families Needed! 6pm
11/6 - 6th Grade - Odyssey of the Mind Interest Meeting 6pm GES
11/7
JSHS Emergency Release Practice -Students Released 15 Min Early
Marking Period 1 Ends (Check eSchool)
11/8 - All-County Music Festival - Public Concert at 2pm
Purchase Tickets at https://wcamta.booktix.com/
Go Horde!
#granvilleny #granvillecsd
6th Grade Families:
Are you interested in joining the new Odyssey of the Mind Team at GES?
What is Odyssey of the Mind? It's a team of seven 6th graders who will take on a creative problem-solving competition that gives kids the confidence to think for themselves and to create solutions to any challenge - all with a Teacher-Coach to guide them.
Please RSVP for next week's interest meeting on Thursday, Nov 6th at 6pm at GES, in the following online form to learn more.
Or, if you cannot attend the meeting please add your contact information to this interest form as well:
Here is the link to the form:
https://forms.gle/DuhGDm4TBjJaVz429
Granville Elementary School