Grandview Elementary
Parent/ Family Update - August 1, 2025
Dear Grandview Families,
Fall is in the air at Grandview! Students are buzzing with excitement as Halloween approaches, and our classrooms are filled with creativity, learning, and TigerPRIDE. Thank you to all the families who joined us for the Book Fair and Family Night—it was wonderful to see so many of you together celebrating literacy. We’re proud of the strong sense of community and teamwork that continues to grow each week.
This month, our TigerPRIDE focus is Respect. Teachers are watching for students who consistently show respect through their words, actions, and attitudes. Those students will be recognized at the October Board of Education meeting for modeling this important value.
As we move deeper into the semester, let’s keep focusing on steady attendance, positive habits, and encouraging our students to do their best every day. Together, we’re building something special at GES!
With Tiger pride,
Dr. Susan Short
Principal, Grandview Elementary
Bundle Up—Cooler Weather is Here!
As the temperatures start to drop, please make sure your child comes to school dressed for the weather. Students go outside for recess whenever possible, so jackets, hats, and layers are encouraged to help keep everyone warm and comfortable throughout the day.
Book Fair & Family Night: A Page-Turning Success!
The Book Fair and Family Night were both a wonderful success, with more than 75 families visiting to shop and celebrate reading together. As of today, sales have surpassed $3,500—and a portion of the profits will be used to purchase new library books and STEM supplies that will benefit every Grandview student.
A special thank-you goes to the Bellevue Education Foundation (BEF) for their generous support in purchasing books and journals for students who didn’t get to shop. Thanks to BEF, every child in grades K–5 took home something from the Book Fair and shared in the excitement!
Students also enjoyed several fun activities, including a guessing-jar contest, where the closest estimate won the jar’s contents. Twenty-four students won a free poster, and three lucky Family Night participants took home a collection of books in our special giveaway drawing.
It was truly a week full of books, families, and fun—thank you for helping make it such a memorable event!
Lights On After School – Coming October 23rd!
Get ready to celebrate!
Our Lights On After School event is set for Wednesday, October 23rd, and the week leading up to it will be full of school spirit and fun. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible impact our after-school program has here at Grandview Elementary!
Spirit Week Schedule (October 20th–23rd)
Let’s celebrate the amazing things happening after school at Grandview — we can’t wait to see your school spirit shine!
🏫 Board of Education Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 22
Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: BMHS Library
🎃 Halloween Parade
Students will participate in our annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31 at 1:45 p.m.
Students are welcome to wear costumes to school that day. Please remember:
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No masks or weapons
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No heavy or full-face paint
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If wearing special shoes or slippers, please send an extra pair for walking in the parade
👩🏫 Teacher/Family Conferences
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 3:30–6:15 p.m.
Be on the lookout for sign-ups from your child’s teacher.
Dear Grandview Families,
October’s Character Trait Focus: Responsibility
This month we are focusing on Responsibility, which we define as: taking action and understanding the impact of our choices. You can learn more about this month’s focus by checking out the latest Character Strong newsletter.
Family Resource
The Purposeful People library is a wonderful tool that organizes book lists by character trait. Consider checking some titles out from your local library or searching YouTube for read-aloud versions. Reading or listening to books together is a great way to start meaningful discussions about responsibility and other important values.
Please remember, I’m here to help support our Tigers. If you have concerns about your child, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Ms. Allison Craig
GES School Counselor
allison.craig@bellevue.kyschools.us
"The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people." ~Theodore Roosevelt
Holiday Assistance Information
The holidays are quickly approaching! Our FRYSC Coordinator, Ms. Gabby, has already sent holiday assistance forms to families who have participated in the program in the past—so please check your email.
If your family is in need of support this holiday season and you did not receive an email, please reach out to Ms. Gabby at gabby.schwaninger@bellevue.kyschools.us. We’ll do our best to provide assistance where possible.
Please remember that this program is intended to supplement your holiday plans, not to provide everything you may need. Don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Gabby with any questions!
Gabby Schwaninger
Family Resource Center Coordinator
859-341-2473
Want to be more involved but don't know how?
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