Graham Elementary Schools
News From the Nest - February 1, 2026
Hello Falcon families!
Happy February, Falcon families! After a week of snow and cold temperatures, we are looking forward to spending a 5-day week with our learners this week! February marks the start of a long stretch of opportunities for our learners and staff to work hard, celebrate successes, have fun and continue to grow and achieve. We encourage you all to continue talking to your children about putting their best foot forward both academically and behaviorally each day. We are VERY proud of our GES Falcon Family, and greatness takes a team effort...thank you for being an important part of the GES team!
As we continue in 2026 and the second half of the school year, we want to focus on our goals:
*academic growth and achievement
*We are measuring the number of learners at each grade level or are reading at grade level each
quarter.
*attendance
*We know that when our learners are at school consistently and on-time, they grow in so many
ways! We are measuring the percentage of students who are at school each day at each grade
level.
*behavior
*We hold our learners to high standards and expect them to be the best version of themselves
each day. We are measuring the number of bus/office referrals every day. We are at day 15 of
our 30-day goal for the end-of-year celebration.
This issue of the GES News From the Nest includes important information and an AWESOME celebrations! Keep scrolling to read more about:
⛄New signage at GES,
⛄GLS Falcons App and Rooms messaging reminders,
⛄Upcoming PTO event details,
⛄Family Falcon Focus - dates have been added for various events for the remainder of the school year...check it out!,
⛄Valentine's Day party reminders...
⛄REMINDER...GES Allergy Protocol - please review and be advised of the treat policy/protocol at GES
⛄...and much more!
Stay informed about all things happening at Graham Elementary by following us on:
Facebook: Graham Elementary School
Apptegy Rooms and GES Live Feed
Graham Local Schools website: grahamlocalschools.org. (Graham Elementary School)
Emily Shreve, Graham Elementary School Principal
Aaron Myers, Graham Elementary School Assistant Principal
Reminder...the west side pull through lane is for handicap drop-off only. Thank you for your cooperation😊
Thank you to Streamline Design and Print! We appreciate your continued partnership!
Reminder...the east side pull through lane is for morning drop-offs who are not parking and walking students to the front. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
As we move into the 2nd semester of the 2025-2026 school year, we want to ensure families have up-to-date and clear communication of important information. In order for this to happen, all Falcon families must install the GLS Falcons App.
This app allows families to do many important things including:
⭐view the GLS and GES Live Feeds to see up-to-date and need-to-know information (think Class DOJO School Story),
⭐Access ROOMS to message GES staff at any time
⭐and much more!
Follow this LINK to access the Graham Local Schools website for more information.
Please see the images and the Rooms Family Guide below for more information and reach out to Mrs. Shreve or Mr. Myers for assistance.
Wintertime can bring more time spent indoors, and this can be a great time for families to connect by making reading FUN! InfOhio is a FREE resource that is full of many valuable resources. Check out this blog that is packed full of links to text-based activities!
https://www.infohio.org/blog/item/let-family-literacy-burn-bright-this-winter-season
At Graham Local Schools, we are proud to serve our students both as learners and as individuals. Community Health and Wellness Partners allows access to medical and mental-health supports. Read on to learn more👍
Community Health & Wellness Partners believes that school-based health care can play an important role in helping families manage the physical and mental health needs of their children. Having a health care center on-site at a school offers a convenient way for parents to have their child seen by a provider. A school-based health center also provides a consistent care provider relationship, reducing the need for parents to switch health care providers to fit their schedules or changes in health insurance.
The goal of a school-based health center is to minimize the time children are out of class and maximize the amount of time they spend learning. Studies have shown that students who receive school-based health care also have fewer long-term health issues and experience improved academic outcomes.
If you want to learn more, visit the Graham School-Based Health Center website HERE.
Volunteers must be approved each school year, and their approval will be valid from approval until the last day of each school year.
Example: A volunteer who applies and is approved in April needs to re-apply to volunteer the next school year in September.
Volunteers should apply by visiting https://securevolunteer.com/Graham-Local-School-District/home
The fee collected is paid directly to Secure Volunteer and is not refundable.
Volunteers are able to come into Graham Local Schools with approval once the background check is complete, approved, and recommended to the Board of Education/on the Approved Volunteer List.
Volunteers should not be in schools until they are recommended to the Board of Education or are on the Approved Volunteer List.
Volunteer applicants cover the cost of the Secure Volunteer Background Check.
Please email Mrs. Shreve (shrevee@grahamlocalschools.org) with any questions.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!
