Principal's Newsletter

December tends to be a very busy month! The cold weather moves in as we try to fit in many tasks, projects and events before the ending of the 2021 year. This month is one that is traditionally filled with a great amount of holiday spirit, joy and a reminder of the importance of quality time with family and friends.

We would like to welcome Dr. Gail Lewis and Mrs. Smith to our elementary team. Dr. Lewis will be working with our elementary teams and students throughout the upcoming weeks. Please feel free to contact Dr. Lewis via email at glewis@mv.org. Mrs. Smith will be working in the Grandview Elemetary school office and can be reached at 215-736-5280 or dsmith@mv.org.

We are extending our true gratitude and appreciation for our staff, students and families during this season. We are wishing all of our Grandview Elementary and Morrisville Intermediate School families a safe and happy holiday season!

We ask that all students are sent to school with proper winter wear each day. Please review our weather conditions for outdoor recess below.

Weather Conditions

Students will play outdoors when:

• Temperatures are above 25℉ with consideration given to wind chill factor (www.weather.com)

• There is light precipitation (e.g. snow flurries, drizzle)

• Snow is on the ground, depending upon how different play areas are affected

Playground/Field Conditions

Students will be permitted to use playground equipment, fields, and asphalt play areas when conditions are suitable for safe play. Safety considerations included:

• Equipment that is dry and ice free

• Fields that are not muddy or icy and asphalt play areas that are not icy

• Snow that is not deep enough to inhibit students walking/running

As the weather turns to the colder temperatures, a reminder that our school day for elementary students is as follows:

Kindergarten: 8:25 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Grades 1 through 5: 8:25 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

To ensure the safety of our students, please do not drop students off before 8:00 a.m. Elementary staff members are on duty at the start of each day beginning at 8:00 a.m. We will continue to open our doors at Grandview Elementary and Morrisville Intermediate School promptly at 8:00 a.m.

On November 22nd, our Morrisville Bulldog visited each of our kindergarten classes and distributed the book, "Alexander's Wind-up Mouse" written by Leo Lionni. We want to thank the Morrisville Opportunity Educational Foundation (MOEF) for their generous book donation to our kindergarten students. Our students truly enjoyed this great suprise and their visit from our Morrisville Bulldog!

Positive Phone Calls continue to be made on Fridays! We are excited to celebrate the great work our students are doing throughout the school day and we love sharing the news with you! We encourage you to continue reminding your child of the importance of following our 3 B's (Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful).

• December 1st - Student Government Meeting 8:00 a.m. / School Board Reorganization Meeting 7:30 p.m.
• December 2nd - Picture Re-Take Day
• December 6th - 9th PTO Holiday Shop
• December 8th - School Board Agenda Meeting 7:30 p.m.
• December 15th - School Board Agenda Meeting 7:30 p.m.
• December 20th - Ugly Sweater Day
• December 21st - Pajama Day Grades K-5 ($1 Donation)
• December 23rd - December 3st - Winter Break - Schools Closed