GES - Family News From The Nest

Graham Families,

When we get back from Winter Break we will have 8 days until the 2nd 9-weeks is over!

As you can see we have been quite busy over the past several week as we have had the following events at GES:

• 1st Grade Christmas Program
• Kindergarten Christmas Program
• GHS DECA Students Presented Every K-5 Student With A Book
• Preschool Reindeer Days
• Graham Staff BINGO
• 4th Grade Spelling Bee
• 5th Grade Spelling Bee
• Leader in Me Club Day
• 3rd & 4th Grade 4H Talks
• Winter Inflatable Day
• Student BINGO/Caroling/Movie Day
• GES STEM Buddies
• Student Lighthouse Meeting
• Student Council Meeting
• GES Staff Cookie Swap
• STEM Club
• Staff LETRS Professional Development
• KONA ICE
• Staff Professional Development For Solar Eclipse

Winter Break is December 18-January 1st. We will see students back in the building on January 2nd.

To stay informed on Graham Elementary Information:

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Graham Local Schools Webpage: grahamlocalschools.org (Graham Elementary School)

GES - Family News From The Nest

We are here for our students and our families each day. If at any time you have questions please let us know and we will do our best to find the answer for you.

Have a great winter break Falcons!

Lynnette Roeth

GES Principal

Emily Shreve

GES Assistant Principal

Did you know GES announcements are almost entirely led by our students at Graham Elementary School? How awesome is that!

Check out our daily announcements on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeOlG5-Za6RPEEl2icyyq5A

Thank you to Ms. Hager who is in charge of the Student Lighthouse Team who helps our students with the daily announcements.

Check Out Our School Website

https://www.grahamlocalschools.org/

Direct Link To The Graham Elementary Page

https://www.grahamlocalschools.org/o/ges

During the school year our students will learn the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids and learn how to implement the habits in their daily lives.

The 7 Habits

Habit #1 - Be Proactive

Habit #2 - Begin With The End In Mind

Habit #3 - Put First Things First

Habit #4 - Think Win-Win

Habit #5 - Seek First To Understand Then To Be Understood

Habit #6 - Synergize

Habit #7 - Sharpen The Saw

We look forward to working together with you to help your child be successful in all that they do using the 7 Habits!

Are you raising your grandchild, niece, nephew, or non-biological child? This group is for you!

Graham Kinship Connections - Starting Back Up In January!

Contact Stacey Logwood, logwoods@grahamlocalschools.org or through messaging on Class DOJO for more information

For the 2nd year we will have the GES PEACE FLAG. The students at GES will have a day filled with fun activities when we hit 30 days during the school year that are Office Referral Free!

New this year, in addition to the 30 day celebration - we are adding Quarterly Award Celebrations for any student who does not receive an office referral each 9-weeks!

The PEACE FLAG is located in the cafeteria and is updated each night for the students to keep track of our building progress.

As of December 1st we are at 12 days Office/Bus Referral Free!

18 More Days To Go - For Our Full Day Of Fun Activities

Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade student's along with our Graham Elementary Choir under the direction of Graham Elementary Music teacher Rebecca Carlson and accompanist Kristen Gleeson put on a wonderful Christmas music program. Great job Kindergarten, 1st and GES Choir!

It was a great day at GES as we held our Winter Inflatable Day! Thanks to Mr. Blosser and Mr. Jacobs our GES Physical Education Teachers who each year have a Fall Fun Night to help pay for this event for our students!

Our 4th and 5th grades held their grade level spelling bee this past week.

Congratulations to all of the participants and a special shout out to the following individuals.

4th Grade Spelling Bee Champion - Liam Niday

4th Grade Spelling Bee Runner Up - Gabe Insley

5th Grade Spelling Bee Champion - Saige Wilson

Can you imagine a time when ALL students have the opportunity to participate in a Club of their choice?

You need to look no further than at Graham Elementary School. At Graham Elementary we provide EVERY student in our school K-5 the opportunity to participate in a School Club during the school year.

Every student will be given the opportunity in their library and computer class to hear all 40 Clubs we have to offer. From those 40 Clubs our students will be able to select their top 3 Clubs. We do our best to make sure every student gets one of their top 3 choices.

Our Next LIM CLUD DAY is January 25th

We would love for you to be part of the Graham Elementary School PTO. Come join a great organization that puts the needs of the students and staff at the forefront of all they do.

Come to a few meetings or come to them all - Join the PTO

PTO Meetings Are Held In The Graham Elementary School Media Center

The following are the PTO Meeting Dates and Times :

January 8th 3:45pm

January 25th 5:30pm

February 15th - 5:3pm

March 4th - 3:45pm

March 28th 5:30pm

April 15th - 3:45pm

May 9th - 5:30pm

May 20th - 3:45pm

Graham Elementary PTO Student/Staff Events

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5-11

Thank You PTO for an amazing Santa/Holiday Shoppe for our students in December!

Graham Elementary PTO Email - gespto@grahamlocalschools.org

Do you want to volunteer at GES?

Reminder - If you plan to volunteer at GES you have to be on the approved volunteer list.

At times it can take over 2 weeks to get your approval information so make certain to get your information in early.

How to:

1 - Go to grahamlocalschools.org

2 - Click - DISTRICT

3 - Click - VOLUNTEER PORTAL (at the bottom)

4 - Click - Volunteer Sign Up

5 - Follow the directions in Secure Volunteer

GES Family Calendar

2023-2024

January

2nd - Students Come Back To School From Winter Break

3: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

10: STEM CLUB After School

11: Building Wide STEM Day

11: End of Quarter 2

12: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff In-Service/Records Day

13: 3rd 9-Weeks Begins

15: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Martin Luther King Day

16: Quarter 3 begins

17: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

18: Progress Reports Sent Home

24: STEM CLUB After School

25: KONA ICE

25: LIM CLUB Day

February

7: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

14: STEM CLUB After School

16: GES Preschool In Session

16: Valentine's Day Party's 2:15pm

16: Leader in Me CLUB Day

19: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - President’s Day

21: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

27: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7pm

28: STEM Club After School

29: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7pm

29: KONA ICE

March

5-8: Glen Helen Group 1

6: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

8: GES Preschool In Session

12-15: Glen Helen Group 2

14: End of Quarter 3

15: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff In-Service Day

18: Quarter 4 begins

18-22: Spring Book Fair During Library Time

20: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

20-24: Mobile Dentist

27: Spring Picture Day Time TBA and 5th Grade Group Photo

28: KONA ICE

28: Leader in Me CLUB Day

29: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - No School/Holiday

April

1-5: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

8: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff In-service Day

10: STEM CLUB After School

10: 3rd Grade Chicken Hatching - OSU Extension Office (During School Day)

15: Skating in PE Begins (Ends May 10)

17: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School In Ms. Hager’s Room

19: GES Preschool In Session

24: STEM Club AFTER SCHOOL

25: KONA ICE

26: NO SCHOOL FOR GES STUDENTS - Staff Professional Development

May

1: 2nd Grade CogAT Testing

1: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

2: GES Musical 1st Performance (PM Assembly and Evening Performance)

3: GES Preschool In Session

3: GES Musical 2nd Performance In Evening

2: 2nd Grade CogAT Testing

8: STEM Club AFTER SCHOOL

10: Last Day Of Skating In PE

10: Kindergarten Community Field Trip

15: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School

16: KONA ICE

16: Leader in Me Club Day

17: K-5 Field Day (Rain Out Day 20th)

21: Last Day For Kindergarten Students

22: 5th Grade Promotion 6pm (Reminder School Fees Must Be Paid In Order To Participate In Promotion)

24: Preschool Promotion @ 10a.m. in gymnasium (Reminder School Fees Must Be Paid In Order To Participate In Promotion)

26: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Memorial Day

28: End of Quarter 4

28: Last Day of School for grades PK and 1-5

Lynnette Roeth - Principal

Emily Shreve - Assistant Principal

Stacey Logwood - Student, Family and Community Support Coordinator

Email: roethl@grahamlocalschools.org
Website: grahamlocalschools.org
Location: 9464 U.S. 36, Saint Paris, OH, USA
Phone: 937-663-4449
Facebook: facebook.com/FreddieFalcon
Twitter: @GESFALCONS