Morning Meeting Activity in Mrs. Spellman-Cloutier's kindergarten class: Laughing Scarf,
Toss one then two in the air....laugh out loud as they float down until they hit the ground... SILENCE!! You could hear a pin drop! Great for practicing following directions. It also gave us the opportunity to discuss which scarf would hit the floor first...the bigger one or the smaller one?? FUN!!
Teacher Appreciation Shout Out!
Miss Ferreri's kindergarten class has been busy soaking up the spring weather! This morning we took advantage of the beautiful day and brought our book boxes outside for some outdoor reading time. We even discovered two tiny robin egg shells outside under the trees!
Mrs. Peterson Shout Out!
Mrs Warner & Mrs. Lucas Shout Out!
Mrs. Lo Presti‘s first graders are learning about how animals can protect themselves using camouflage. They found moths that were camouflaged on trees and then made their own moths and hid them around the classroom.
In Mrs. Sessions kindergarten class students love starting their day with a Soft Start. Soft Starts, play based learning activities increases social emotional learning, oral language development, math and literacy skills, and executive functioning. Free Play promotes fine motor skills, imagination and creativity. It's a great way to start our day!
The Connecticut Library Association has presented Granby Public Schools and Granby Public Library with the 2024 Faith Hektoen Award for Outstanding Programs. We were recognized for the collaborative event, "Granby Children's Book Festival" held at Wells Road School this fall. Congratulations to our outstanding library media specialists and a huge thank you to Granby Education Foundation for funding this event!
In strings classes first graders are getting ready for their upcoming informances!
Please come out and support our Leo Club students and GMHS Senior Eleanor Hernsdorf! Alzheimer's is a devastating condition that impacts many of us so come out this Sunday and join the walk!
In Mrs. Hagstrom's first grade class students have been learning about comparing the length of two objects by comparing each with the length of a third object. Our challenge was to figure out which classroom objects could fit through the classroom door without moving the objects!
Tuesday, April 16th, 6:00pm, GMHS. Trooper First Class James White from the Connecticut State Police will lead an interactive session for parents and caregivers to explore a wide range of topics including the various social media platforms students use, their behaviors online, and how they employ games and apps to keep information hidden. Participating in this session (bring a phone, tablet or laptop) will help you stay-up-to-date with the latest trends and equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to help keep our children safe in the digital world.
Students, families & staff may nominate a Teacher of the Year using this form by April 16th.
https://forms.gle/HSzwXScmQEbYDKtw9
This week is paraprofessional and teaching assistant appreciation week. Please join me in expressing gratitude for our amazing paras and TAs that support our Granby students each and every day!
Renowned children's author Katie Wood, featured on the Today Show, visited Granby Schools today to work with our teachers. Katie's book, A Simple Seed teaches children and adults how to show gratitude in their daily lives through a morning journaling routine. We invite Granby community members to attend a workshop with Katie tonight at Kelly Lane. FREE CHILDCARE is available. No registration required. First 10 people to arrive will receive a free copy of
A Simple Seed.
Don't forget there is no school tomorrow, April 2nd for teacher professional development due to the presidential primary.
Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, April 2nd) Granby Public Schools will host renowned author Katie Wood in a Community Conversation. Katie's book, A Simple Seed teaches children and adults how to show gratitude in their daily lives through a morning journaling routine. Katie's recent appearance on the Today Show can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-bcreDWKng
This event will be held at Kelly Lane Primary School at 6pm. Free childcare is available, walk-ins are welcome.
Students in Miss. Garfield's 2nd grade class are working with their reading partners to read all types of nonfiction texts. They are learning how to identify key details about the text and share new learning in their own words. Students each read a different article and reported their findings to their partner.
In Mrs. Pelletier's first grade class we have been working hard building our reading skills! After our reading lesson the class rotated through reading stations. The students really enjoy practicing their reading skills through games, partner work, Lexia and small group with the teacher.
This evening Granby Public Schools will host a Restorative Practices Community Conversation. This event will be held in the GMMS Library Media Center at 6pm. Childcare is available, walk-ins are welcome.
