Grandview Elementary

Dear Grandview Families,

Our excitement is building here at Grandview Elementary as we get closer and closer to the start of a brand new school year! We can't wait to welcome our students back and kick off another year of learning, growth, and fun.

This year, we’re proud to offer a variety of amazing opportunities designed to support and inspire every student. From engaging classroom experiences to enriching extracurricular programs, we’re focused on making this our best year yet.

Read on to learn more about what’s coming up—and how you can stay connected and involved throughout the year. We’re so glad you’re part of the Grandview community!

With Tiger Pride,
Dr. Susan Short
Principal, Grandview Elementary

August 7th:

Join us at Ben Flora gymnasium to learn who your child’s teacher is, connect with community resources, pay school fees, reconnect with old friends, and make some new ones.

There will be fun activities, great food, and lots of excitement as we kick off the new school year—we hope to see you there!

August 13th:

First day of school!

Some reminders:

• Doors open for students at 7:30am
• Breakfast is served in the cafeteria between 7:30am - 7:50am.
• School starts promptly at 8:00am.

Grandview staff will be on hand to help walk students to their classrooms.

For more info, you can view the GES student handbook at the link below.

Hello and welcome to a brand-new school year! I’m so excited to support our students, families, and staff as we grow and learn together. As your school counselor, I’m here to help all students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether it’s building friendships, learning how to manage big feelings, or preparing for future success, I’m here to support every child every step of the way. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or just to say hello. Let’s make this year our best one yet!

Check out our first newsletter from our Social Emotional Curriculum, Character Strong. We will be starting our year with a Kindness Kickoff!

I can't wait to see everyone!

Ms. Allison Craig

Once the school year is under way, families can find updated classroom newsletters linked here.

It will be a one-stop-shop for all of your classroom information!

FRYSC stands for Family Resource and Youth Service Center.

Our FRYSC, called Family Connections Resource Center, is located on the basement (C) level at Grandview Elementary School.

The Kentucky Family Resource and Youth Services Centers were established as part of the historic Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) of 1990. Our mission is to minimize or eliminate outside the classroom barriers to learning for our students and their families. We maintain a presence in the building but also work with myriad outside agencies and providers to help direct those in need of services to professionals who can make a positive difference for our school community.

While we cannot offer direct financial assistance, some of our services include:

• Assistance with School Supplies

• Assistance with Clothing, Shoes, Coats, Hats, Gloves

• Assistance with food through our Food Pantry.

• Referrals for assistance with housing, utilities and other major life and financial crises.

• Family Literacy Nights

• Holiday Assistance

• Referrals to Health and Social Services (such as Brighton Center, Community Action Commission and others)

• Substance Abuse Education and Counseling Referrals

• Family Crisis and Mental Health Counseling Referrals

Our services are offered confidentially, at no charge, and without discrimination.

If you are in need of assistance, please contact our FRYSC Coordinator:

Gabby Schwaninger 859-261-9073

gabby.schwaninger@bellevue.kyschools.us

Registration forms will be available at the Back to School Bash. Look for the 21st Century table.

The program begins on September 2nd and will run Monday through Thursday from 3:00–5:30 PM and Wednesdays from 2:00–5:30 PM.

For more information, you can email Jami at grandview.21stcentury@bellevue.kyschools.us

Want to be more involved but don't know how?

Check out the Grandview PTO!

At GES, our main mode of communication is ClassDojo.

You can also find all of our info on the Bellevue app.

Not signed up yet?

Scan the QR codes to get connected!