GVS Family Newsletter
November 17th, 2023
Closed campus...
The Grantham Village School campus (drive around the school, trails around the school, playground, etc) is closed to the public during the school day, 7:30am - 3:30pm, when children are present.
We love every minute with our GVS students!
Arrivals after 8:30 are marked tardy.
Recess Brooms
Looking to donate something to GVS? We would like brooms and dustpans for kids to use on the playground walkway.
4th graders at GVS are learning about figurative and literal meanings of a great heart. We are also getting ready to read a book in our unit called Love That Dog. As a celebration of our learning and reading we are sponsoring a pet food and supply drive for the Upper Valley Humane Society. We are hoping you might consider donating to the cause!
Here is how you can help:
When: The drive is taking place now until the end of the first week of November
What: We are accepting donations of (per The Upper Valley Humane Society)
Enrichment Food Items
Peanut Butter
Spray Cheese
Cream Cheese
String Cheese
Hot Dogs
Pumpkin
Canned Chicken
Low Sodium Beef & Chicken Broth
Pet Diets
Dry & Canned Dog & Puppy Food
Dry & Canned Cat & Kitten Food
Greens for Small Animals
Cleaning & Care
Cat Litter
Litter Scoops & Pans
Bleach
Scrubbing Sponges
Laundry Detergent (Ideally Unscented)
Paper Towels
The FUN Stuff
Interactive Cat Toys
Cat Towers
Slow Feed Bowls and Toys
Soft & Hard Chew Toys
Soft Treats
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Grade 4 Grantham Village School
Photo retake day is Monday, November 3. The photographers will only be here for an hour or so, so make sure your student is at school first thing that morning if you plan to have your child's photo retaken. Please notify the office and your child's teacher if your student will participate in retake day.
If you preordered photos and want a retake, please send your photos back to school with your student so that we may return them to the photographers. Pre-Ordered photos have not yet been delivered to the school and will arrive prior to retake day.
Problem Solving
When children are young, they naturally explore, ask questions, and experiment to figure things out. But as they get older, their ability to problem-solve often decreases. This isn’t because they become less capable—it’s usually because their learning environments and social experiences change.
In early childhood, mistakes are part of learning, and curiosity drives discovery. Over time, though, schoolwork tends to focus more on getting the “right answer,” and children start to fear making mistakes or being judged by others. They may also have fewer opportunities for hands-on exploration and creative play, both of which are essential for building problem-solving skills.
Parents can help by encouraging their children to stay curious, praising effort instead of perfection, and creating opportunities to think through challenges without giving quick answers. Reminding children that mistakes are how we learn helps them build confidence and keeps their natural problem-solving spirit alive.
Happy Halloween!
I will be out for a few weeks for surgery. Please direct any questions/concerns to the front office so that my sub can be made aware!
Thank you!
Blue Wave Taekwondo in Grantham – Winter Session Registration NOW OPEN
Taekwondo is a Korean based martial art and has been an Olympic sanctioned sport since 2000. Practitioners learn kicking, punching and blocking techniques which are applied to forms, self defense, sparring and breaking. A typical Taekwondo class is a full body workout, consisting of stretching, calisthenics, aerobic and anaerobic exercising. Workouts vary from basic techniques and
paddle kicking to sparring and board breaking.
Classes Meet Mondays & Wednesdays @ The Grantham Town Hall, 300 Route10S.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register!
