Dear Granville Families,
Join us for the eagerly awaited end-of-year Granville Schools Spring Gallery Exhibit, hosted at the Granville Center for the Arts! This extraordinary showcase will feature select artworks from talented GES, GIS, GMS, and GHS students! Immerse yourself in a diverse collection of both 2D and 3D masterpieces that brilliantly encapsulate the imagination and prowess of our community's young artists.
The opening reception on Saturday, April 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. will celebrate this magnificent fusion of art and imagination. We'll have a delightful assortment of treats and refreshments. If you wish, bring along a dozen cookies to share. This sweet gesture will enhance the warmth and community spirit of the event, making for an unforgettable evening! Click here for more details. Take care,
Tracie Lees
NEWS & INFORMATION
GEVSD Schools Are in Session on Monday, April 22:
This is a reminder that all schools will be in session this Monday. Some families may still be using a calendar that has been updated so that our students and families could enjoy the eclipse on April 8th.
GIS Dates for Ohio State Testing 2024:
My Ride K-12 Transportation App is Here:
Please remember to download the new My Ride K-12 app as soon as possible. Your login credentials will be the same as they were in the Ride 360 app. The Ride 360 app will be removed from app stores by May 1, 2024. When users have completed the download and have logged in to the new app, they can delete Ride 360 from their devices. For more information and resources, visit our FAQ page.
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. 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:?
Improve your Wellness & the Earth
According to the American Psychological Association, spending time in nature is linked to cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being. This weekend you can lift your spirits and help the environment by celebrating Earth Day. Here are some fun Earth Day activities for kids and families you may enjoy. ?
WELL NOTE
Make it common knowledge in your family that drug use is unacceptable. Use every instance you see as a teachable moment, including movie scenes and television shows. Prevention is best through repetition.
CALENDAR & EVENTS
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.