Graham Elementary School

Hello Falcon families!

Friday marked the last day of school for our kindergarten learners, and we will say goodbye to our preschoolers on Tuesday, May 19. Our youngest learners had a fantastic year full of exploration, play with a purpose and SO MUCH FUN! Thank you to our kindergarten and preschool staff, students and families for making it a year to remember!

The coming week is for our students in grades 1-5! On Monday we will recognize students who have earned ZERO office referrals in quarter 4. Students who earned ZERO referrals for the entire school year will also receive their sticker for that. We are proud of our learners and their focus on being the best that they can be each day!

We can't forget the academic greatness of a group of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who competed in the Battle of the Books at the MSESC last week! Mrs. Holly Kramer, gifted intervention specialist, organized an opportunity for students to read up to 20 books and join in a competition with other Champaign County School to test their knowledge of the texts. Our Graham Elementary School teams competed and did very well! Graham teams ended up taking 1st and 2nd place in the competitions and we are proud of them!

On Monday evening, we will celebrate our 5th graders at our annual promotion event. Our fifth grade teaching team has worked hard to organize an evening of recognizing students' greatness and sending them to middle school with well wishes.

Last week's events brought smiles, laughter and fun for our GES learners. On Wednesday, we celebrated our ZERO and ONE referral earners with a day of fun! From Lunch with Lucy for 12 of our luckiest Falcons to Silent Disco, cotton candy snacks and BINGO, we hope our learners felt the thanks that we have for them working to make Graham Elementary School great each day! Many thanks to our GES Events Team for planning a great day to celebrate our learners!

We finished the week by selecting our 2026 HABIT HERO AWARD winner. We put all of this year's winners on a spinning wheel and ENSLEY HARDING was selected! Please see the picture below to see all the prized and the pride in her smile when she was presented with this honor! Many congratulations!

Field Day 2026 landed on a perfect day! The sun was out and the breeze was light. Students traveled through many stations and had an opportunity to enjoy KONA Ice as well. A HUGE thanks goes to all family volunteers whose help made the day possible. Thank you to Mr. Morr and Mr. Blosser who worked hard to make sure the day day was well-organized and successful!

As we finish up the fourth quarter of the school year, we are continuing 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.

This issue of the GES News From the Nest includes important information and an AWESOME celebrations! Keep scrolling to read more about:

🔆GES Habit Hero of the Year,

🔆5th grade promotion CHANGE of DATE📆

🔆Summer Opportunity Information,

🔆Kindergarten Screening information,

🔆ZERO and ONE referral celebration day,

🔆Family Falcon Focus,

🔆Measurable Results Assessment - PARENTS, please use the link in this newsletter to complete,

🔆...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

Graham Local Schools is colleting bookbags to donate for those in need. Anyone interested can donate bookbags in the GES cafeteria on the last day of school, Thursday, May 21.

Ready to hit the bullseye this summer? Join Kingdom Archery Camp for our FREE Summer Archery Camp!

We are so excited to invite all students from 4th through 12th grade to an incredible three days

of fun, fellowship, and archery! Whether you are a seasoned pro or have never picked up a

bow in your life, this camp is for you.

The best part? The camp is 100% FREE, and all archery equipment is provided! Just bring

yourself and get ready to have a great time.

Registration link HERE.

Congratulations to all GES Falcons who earned the honor of being a GES Habit Hero this school year!

Ensley Harding was drawn from a random selection to be the 2025-2026 GES Habit Hero of the Year! Ensley was rewarded with a prize basket of things that will be fun for her to enjoy over the coming Summer Break!

We are proud of YOU!

Our 2026 5th grade promotion date has been changed. The original date was Tuesday, May 19. The NEW date is Monday May 18.

We are looking forward to celebrating our 5th grade learners on Monday, May 18 @ 6:00p.m.⭐

Hello Falcon Families! As we near the end of the 2025-2026 school year, we are asking for your feedback. Every year, we ask our families to complete the Leader In Me Measurable Results Assessment.

Starting on Monday, May 4, our school will be administering the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), a survey and reporting system designed to provide insights into the progress of our school. In order to provide a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, the MRA includes three different surveys; 1) one completed by all school staff, 2) one completed by students in grades 4 and above, and 3) one completed by the families of students in all grades.

We hope you will participate so we can use the feedback to make our school an even better place for students and families. If you have any questions about the surveys or wish to see a list of questions, please contact the school’s front office.

FAMILY SURVEY

WHAT: Online survey completed by one member of each household.

● Survey typically takes about 5 minutes to complete

● Questions relate to the experiences you and your child have at our school.

● Answers are anonymous--to encourage people to be honest and open, no names and other identifying information will be collected.

WHEN: The survey is now available for you to take through Friday, May 22.

HOW: The survey can be taken from any computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access,

Simply click on this link: ⭐https://www.leaderinme.com/s/graham-elem-oh/families⭐

Thank you for your continued partnership in your children's education!

At Graham Elementary, we value student, family and staff feedback. Each year, we ask these groups to complete the Leader In Me Measurable Results Assessment. The data from this survey helps us to reflect on the current school year and plan for the greatness that is to come for 2026-2027.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey using the link below:

https://www.leaderinme.com/s/graham-elem-oh/families

We appreciate you!

May

18-21: GES kindergarten screening days

CHANGE OF DATE: Monday, May18: 5th grade promotion @ 6p.m.

19: Last day of school with preschool and KPrep

19: GES PTO meeting @ 5:00p.m. in Hatchery

20: Preschool Family Fun Day in GES gymnasium (for Kindergarten transition students only)

21: Last day of school with students grades 1-5 - UPDATE: 2-hour early release @ 1:30p.m.

21: UPDATE: Fifth grade clap out @ 1:15p.m. (line hallways at 1:10p.m.)

21: end of quarter 4

Ohio Hi-Point is excited to partner with Champaign County schools to offer a FREE, hands-on career summer camp for incoming 5th-7th grade students in Champaign County.

Location: Graham High School
Date: June 2-4, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m.)

During the camp, students will uncover their natural strengths while exploring careers in IT, Media, Business, Agriculture, Manufacturing/Engineering, and more through hands-on activities where they can film, create, build, and explore.

Families can register and learn more here:
https://www.ohiohipoint.com/page/summer-camps

We are looking forward to meeting our newest Falcons at this year's Kindergarten Screening! Please share this information with your friends and families🍎

As we continue 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.

As we continue to focus on student safety at Graham Elementary School, we want to remind families of our class treat protocol.

Please see the information below to learn of updates and additions to allowable treats and protocols. These changes are effective immediately.

**Families must contact their child's/children's teacher prior to sending treats to school**

Please contact Mrs. Shreve and Mr. Myers with any questions.

We appreciate our Falcon families!

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.

Reminder: Free & Reduced Meal Applications

As we draw near the end of September, last year’s status will be removed. To continue receiving benefits, a new application must be completed each school year.

Apply online: www.payschoolscentral.com

Paper copies are available in every office

Questions? Contact Jodi Lough at loughj@grahamlocalschools.org

• 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!

Thank you for taking the time to review our Graham Elementary Student Handbook! Please note the following important and/or updated portions of the handbook. Please contact Mrs. Shreve with any questions or concerns😊

Please use this link to access the handbook in its entirety.

❗❕SCHOOL FEES and FIELD TRIPS: All school fees must be paid in order for students to attend field trips (Glen Helen included) or participate in preschool celebration and or 5th grade promotion.

⌚📵Cell phones and Smart Watches are to remain off and in student bookbags upon entering the building and should not be used until after the final dismissal bell and students have exited the school building. In effect, cell phones should not be “seen, heard, or used” during this time.

👕👖DRESS CODE (revised...please read)

Reminder: If you have a change of phone number, address, custody, etc., please update your child's Final Forms immediately Please use this LINK to log in if information needs to be updated.

Thank you!

Please read this in its entirety and abide by all procedures. Please contact Mrs. Shreve (shrevee@grahamlocalschools.org OR 937-663-4449 ext. 4605) with any questions.

At Graham Elementary, our students' safety is critical. One piece of ensuring student safety is the morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups procedures.

Please be reminded that the west lane of the front parking lot is for handicap drop-off only. Vehicles entering this lane should have a handicapped placard posted in their vehicle. Often times, the gate is not in the lane to allow for handicap drop-off/pick-up. Even when the gate is not blocking the lane, we ask that that lane be used for handicap drop-off/pick-up only.

In addition, the east lane of the front parking lot is not to be used in the afternoon. Typically, it is blocked by a saw horse. In the event that it is not, please refrain from using this lane.

Lastly, if someone other than parents/guardian are dropping off/picking up your child, please advise them of these procedures.

Thank you for your cooperation🙂

As we continue to focus on student safety at Graham Elementary School, we have made some updates to our class treat protocol.

Please see the information below to learn of updates and additions to allowable treats and protocols. These changes are effective immediately.

Please contact Mrs. Shreve and Mr. Myers with any questions.

We appreciate our Falcon families!

Want to help your school??

Before you head out to the grocery store, please consider linking your Kroger card to Graham Local Schools. When you spend, we earn!

Graham Local Schools has been accepted into the Kroger Community Rewards program. Funding earned through this program will be used to directly support student needs. If you and your family and friends shop at Kroger in Ohio, please take 2 minutes to link your Kroger Plus Card to Graham Local Schools. Linked accounts earn our school money from your shopping trips.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Graham Local Schools can now receive funding from Kroger Community Rewards. Funding is generated when our staff and friends and family link their KROGER PLUS CARD to Graham Local Schools. Grocery shopping at Kroger with a linked card will help us earn money to support students in the district directly.

Linking your card is easy!

If you have an existing Kroger Plus Card:

Step 1: Visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards, scroll to the bottom and click on this image:

Step 2: Your Kroger Plus Card is set to a preferred store. Some stores in our area are within the Columbus Division of Kroger (Urbana, Bellefontaine) and some stores are within the Cincinnati Division of Kroger (Springfield, Dayton areas). You will put in the code or GRAHAM LOCAL SCHOOLS into the organization you wish to link to.

To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:

CINCINNATI REGION CODES

Simply encourage your participants to visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into their Kroger account they can search either by name GRAHAM LOCAL SCHOOLS or WI866 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

COLUMBUS REGION CODES

Simply encourage your participants to visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into their Kroger account they can search either by name GRAHAM LOCAL SCHOOLS or NH792 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

Step 3: CONFIRMATION

Donation Summary

Status:

Enrolled

Organization Name:

Graham Local Schools

Organization Number: NH792 or WI866

Emily Shreve - Principal - shrevee@grahamlocalschools.org

Aaron Myers - Assistant Principal - myersa@grahamlocalschools.org

Grace Ludlow - Pupil Services Coordinator - ludlowg@grahamlocalschools.org

Morgan Boggess - School Nurse - boggessm@grahamlocalschools.org

Kristina Thornton - Administrative Assistant - thorntonk@grahamlocalschools.org

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