GES - Family News From The Nest
March 29, 2024
At Graham Elementary - "A Better Me Means.....A Better We"
Message From The Principal's
Graham Families,
On March 21st, 3rd 9-Weeks Progress Reports were sent home from Graham Elementary School.
We are rolling right along into the 4th 9-Weeks!
Reminder Students Do Not Have School Friday March 29th - Monday April 8th.
We will be back in session on April 9th.
Check out the different events and activities over the past several weeks.
- GES Peace Flag We Are At 19 Days
- GES STEM Buddies
- 5th Graders Went To Glen Helen
- GES Musical Practices
- STEM Club After School
- 3rd 9-Week Progress Reports Were Sent Home
- Teacher LETRS Professional Development Continues
- GES Scholastic Book Fair
To stay informed on Graham Elementary Information:
Follow us on:
Facebook: Graham Elementary School
Graham Elementary Classdojo
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.
We are looking forward to a great year!
Lynnette Roeth
GES Principal
Emily Shreve
GES Assistant Principal
Graham Elementary Memorybooks On Sale Now!
Graham Elementary Student Lighthouse Team
Our Graham Elementary Student Lighthouse Team did an amazing job as they led our school wide assembly! Check out some of the pictures of our Student Lighthouse Team during their presentation. Our GES students were so engaged in the assembly that Ms. Roeth gave each class one of our NEW -Class Tickets!
GES Student Led Announcements
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.
Graham Elementary School Website
Check Out Our School Website
https://www.grahamlocalschools.org/
Direct Link To The Graham Elementary Page
Student Positive Recognitions Is Our Goal
Student Positive Recognition Is Our Goal!
At Graham Elementary we want to recognize positive behavior in our students! Our students have the opportunity to receive a lanyard, pins and certificates during our quarterly assemblies throughout the year for a variety of areas such as:
- Leadership
- Student Of The Month
- Kindness
- Excellence In The Classroom
- Spelling Bee (4th/5th)
- Hustle Award (Most Improved)
- Citizenship
- Perfect Attendance Each Quarter
- Special Recognition
- Academic Excellence
Our students also each day can also be recognized by the staff at Graham Elementary for their behaviors that go above and beyond our daily expectations of following directions.
Students can receive a FALCON AWARD for positive behaviors.
NEW - CLASS TICKET
Classes can earn a class ticket from other staff members in the building. Once the class has earned a certain number of tickets they receive a whole class reward that they chose.
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY STAFF HAVE PASSED OUT 97% MORE POSITIVE FALCON AWARDS THAN OFFICE REFERRALS THIS SCHOOL YEAR!
Positive Student Recognition Is Our Goal At Graham Elementary!
At Graham Elementary - A Better Me Means....A Better Me
Graham Elementary Data Walls
Graham Elementary School Data Walls
When you come into Graham Elementary please check out our data walls on the main office bulletin boards.
On the data walls you will find the following:
- NWEA MAP Student Growth Summary Report By Grade Level For ELA, Math and Science
- The Graham Elementary Building NWEA MAP Growth Goals
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Data Compared To Our Office Referrals.
- Leader in Me 7 Habits Information and Quarterly Assembly Award Information
Did You Know...... At Graham Elementary Positive Student Recognition Is Our Goal
Graham Elementary Is A Leader in Me School
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!
Graham Kinship Connections
Are you raising your grandchild, niece, nephew, or non-biological child? This group is for you!
Graham Kinship Connections
Contact Stacey Logwood, logwoods@grahamlocalschools.org or through messaging on Class DOJO for more information
Practices Are Underway For The Graham Elementary School Musical, "The Claw"
Performances May 2nd & 3rd At 6pm - Location: GMS
UFLI
We are excited to share that our teachers are now using University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations lessons in our phonemic awareness/phonics instruction.
UFLI is, "an explicit and systematic program that teaches students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading. It follows a carefully developed scope and sequence designed to ensure that students systematically acquire each skill needed and learn to apply each skill with automaticity and confidence."
Teachers and learners have spent the last couple of weeks exploring the Getting Ready lessons, and classrooms will begin the first set of lessons this week. Soon, teachers will be sharing more details at the classroom-level and how you can support your children at home in their learning of these critical foundational skills.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's learning. We appreciate you!
GES Leader In Me Clubs
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 GES LIM Club Day Is May 16th!
GES PTO Events & Meetings
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 :
April 15th - 3:45pm
May 9th - 5:30pm
May 20th - 3:45pm
Graham Elementary PTO Student/Staff Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5-11
Graham Elementary PTO Email - gespto@grahamlocalschools.org
Volunteer Information
Do you want to volunteer at GES?
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
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS
At Graham Local Schools, we take a proactive approach to attendance. If/When GES students accumulate 50 hours of excessive absence, families will be provided with Absence Warning Letter #1. When students accumulate 65 excessive hours of absence, families will be provided with Absence Warning Letter #2.
An absence intervention meeting will be scheduled when students accumulates 72 excessive hours of absence
Please see the GES Handbook language below for the steps to report an absence...
A. When a student is ill or for some other reason is unable to attend, the parent/guardian is expected to contact the school office by phone before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. For your convenience, you may call the night before and leave a message on the answering machine (937-663-4449).
B. A written reason for all absences properly signed and dated by a parent/guardian is required. Written notes not filed in the office within one day after the student returns to school following an absence will result in an unexcused absence. Administration reserves the right to excuse student absences with reasonable cause.
C. For each unexcused absence, the student is responsible for obtaining work and following make-up work policies.
GES Falcon Focus - Upcoming Events
GES Family Calendar
2023-2024
April
1-5: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
8: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
10: STEM CLUB After School
10: 3rd Grade Chicken Hatching - OSU Extension Office (During School Day)
15: Skating in PE Begins (Ends May 10)
15: 2nd Grade COGAT During School Day
16: 2nd Grade COGAT During School Day
17: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School In Ms. Hager’s Room
19: GES Preschool In Session
19: Preschool Safety Town During School Day
24: STEM Club AFTER SCHOOL
25: KONA ICE
26: NO SCHOOL FOR GES STUDENTS - Staff Professional Development
May
1: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School
2: GES Musical 1st Performance 6pm at Graham Middle School
3: GES Preschool In Session
3: GES Musical 2nd Performance 6pm at Graham Middle School
8: STEM Club AFTER SCHOOL
10: Last Day Of Skating In PE
10: Kindergarten Community Field Trip
14: 1st Grade Field Trip (TP Lanes Bowling)
14: 5th Grade Visit GMS During School Day
15: 6th Grade Teachers Visit GES To Talk With 5th Grade Students During School Day
15: Student Lighthouse Meeting After School
16: KONA ICE
16: Leader in Me Club Day
16: 4th Grade Ohio History Wax Museum and Music Program 6pm
17: K-5 Field Day (Rain Out Day 20th)
21: Tasty Traditions Foam Celebration (Students Who Sold 15 or More Items In The Fall)
21: Last Day For Kindergarten Students & Kindergarten Progress Reports Sent Home
22-25: Kindergarten Screening For 2024-2025 School Year
22: 5th Grade Promotion 6pm (Reminder School Fees Must Be Paid In Order To Participate In Promotion)
23: 2nd Grade Field Trip (STEM 36 Skate Club)
24: Preschool Promotion @ 10a.m. in gymnasium (Reminder School Fees Must Be Paid In Order To Participate In Promotion)
27: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Memorial Day
28: Last Day of School for grades PK and 1-5 & Progress Reports Sent Home
Breakfast and Lunch
Student Breakfast and Lunch Prices For 2023-2024
Breakfast - $1.35
Lunch - $3.20
Individual Milk - $.65
Information - Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
Graham Elementary - START TIME AND END TIME
Graham Elementary
Breakfast
Students eating breakfast may enter the building at 8:30am
School Start Time
Doors Open - 8:45am
School Day Begins - 8:50am
Students arriving after 8:50am will be counted tardy and the student and an adult will need to report to the front office to sign the student in for the day.
School Day End Time
3:25 - Out Front Pick-Ups
3:30 - Bus Dismissal
Building Time Schedule
8:00 Main Office opens
8:15 Teachers/staff in building
8:30 Cafeteria opens for student breakfast
8:45 Students enter the building
*Students eating breakfast may enter the building at 8:30.
8:50 Student day begins
*Students arriving after 8:50 are tardy and must report to the office.
11:00-1:30 Lunchtimes/recess
3:25 Students being picked up are dismissed
3:30 Bus students are dismissed
3:40 Staff is able to depart
4:00 Office closes
Graham Elementary Morning Student Drop Off
Permanent Pick-Up Send A Note/Email To GES Office
Kristina Thornton - thorntonk@grahamlocalschools.org
Kayla Yoder - yoderk@grahamlocalschools.org
DISMISSAL - Out Front Pick-Up Procedure
The end of day pick-up procedure will make our out front pick-up safer for our students at Graham Elementary
Permanent Pick-Up
Students will be dismissed at 3:25pm each day.
Each student/family who is a permanent pick-up will be given 2 numbered tags and their child will have a numbered tag with a corresponding number for their bookbag.
Those students who are picked up by a babysitter with proper transportation forms on file will have a number for their babysitter.
Each grade level will have a designated area marked outside and the family will come to that area to pick up their student(s) from each area - families should have their numbered tag with them.
Families must park and come to the sidewalk to pick up their students. There will be no parking in the fire lanes of the building.
Note - If you have a student with a mobility device you may pick your child up curb side on the primary (west) side of the front entrance.
We do understand this process takes time and we thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work through this process together, keeping in mind our #1 priority is our students safety.
DISMISSAL - Non Permanent Pick-Ups
Students who are not permanent pick-ups on certain days or for the whole week and the family calls in or sends in a note to pick-up their child will need to follow the procedure below.
Call In/Parent Letter Pick-Ups - Non Permanent
Families who are not permanent pick-ups must come to the front doors, provide ID and sign out their student from inside the building.
Students will be dismissed to their family once the family has signed them out at the front office.
Once again we thank you for your patience and flexibility as we have made changes to our pick-up process for the safety of our students.
GES School Fee Update
School Fees Update - March 13, 2023
As stated in the student/guardian handbook in regard to school fees, if it is not possible to make payment immediately, then arrange for payments in the office.
Students will miss out on the following due to outstanding fees balances:
Field Trips
School Fees must be paid in order to attend any field trips - this includes the 5th grade Glen Helen trip.
Promotion or graduation ceremonies in Preschool and 5th grades.
Students will not be able to go through preschool promotion or 5th grade promotion if their school fees are not paid.
** If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact the GES office at 937-663-4449 or you can email Ms. Roeth roethl@grahamlocalschools.org
Graham Elementary School
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