Graham Elementary Schools

Hello Falcon families!

Happy October! October 17 marked the end of the first quarter of the school year, and we are proud of the impactful things that have been happening so far! Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 28 from 3:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. We are looking forward to sharing the great things that have been happening for your children during our chats with families. As quarter 2 begins, please continue encouraging your children to work hard and be the best version of themselves every day!

On Monday, October 20, we will kick of the start of the second quarter with our GES Town Hall Meeting! This event will be led by our Student Lighthouse Team members, and they will spend some time reviewing the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Be sure to ask your children about the 7 Habits and how they use them in their lives every day. We are so proud of our learners' hard work, and are thankful for your continued partnership in their learning!

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

🌟Quarter 1 Referral-Free Rewards

🌟PTO family fun coming soon!

🌟PTO meeting reminder and volunteer opportunities

🌟Reminder...GLS Volunteer Portal...volunteers cannot assist with class parties unless completed approved

🌟Tasty Traditions Fundraiser Prize Day and Proceeds

🌟Community School-Based Health Center information

🌟and much more!

Stay informed about all things happening at Graham Elementary by following us on:

Facebook: Graham Elementary School

ClassDOJO

Graham Local Schools website: grahamlocalschools.org. (Graham Elementary School)

Emily Shreve, Graham Elementary School Principal

Aaron Myers, Graham Elementary School Assistant Principal

The PTO is asking for volunteers for our upcoming Boo Boogie dance on October 24th. Set up begins at 5:00, doors open at 6:00. The PTO needs volunteers throughout the entire event. You can sign up in blocks of 30 minutes increments or for the whole event. Any help is appreciated!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AFAF2AA1F8C43-59496049-booboogie#/

We hope to see you at Monday's PTO meeting!

We will be talking about our upcoming event, Boo Boogie, and other exciting PTO events planned for this school year.

Can't attend in person? Join us virtually!

Contact the PTO at gespto@grahamlocalschools.org

We just cannot hide our pride for the GES learners who have successfully completed the first quarter of the school year with ZERO office and/or bus referrals.

We encourage our learners to Put First Things First every day. When they Begin with the End in Mind, great things happen!

On Monday, our quarter one ZERO referral earners will receive a punch card that shows that they are ZERO referral earners for the first nine weeks. This accomplishment will be rewarded with a water bottle and a water bottle sticker to start the year celebrating their choices!

This quarterly celebration gets us one step closer to our building-wide WIG (Wildly Important Goal) of reaching 30 days referral-free for this school year.

We are PROUD of our Falcon learners!

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.

Approximately 200 students turned in Tasty Traditions orders and/or donations! Thank you to those who participated!

The Tasty Traditions Prize Day was great fun! Students who participated enjoyed activities including Candy Craze, Prize Cube and Silent Disco!

⭐⭐This years sale proceeds are $14,831.00!⭐⭐

As previously shared, these proceeds will directly impact this years GES Falcons in many ways including...

⭐Columbus Zoo and Boonshoft Museum of Discovery assemblies

⭐Leader in Me Club supplies and activates

⭐Fun indoor and outdoor supplies and upgrades

🍎Thank you for your continued partnership and support🍎

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

It is simple...when our students are at school, their learning soars! At Graham Elementary, we work to support children as learners and as individuals. We are proud of the supports we can provide families and children alike, and encourage you to contact us with any questions or needs you may have. We love our Falcon family and appreciate the privilege to serve each of you!

Fall class parties will be happening soon! If you are interested in volunteering at GES, you must be an approved volunteer. Applications "in process" will not allow individuals to volunteer at GES...the process must be complete.

Hello Falcon Families! If you are interested in volunteering at Graham Elementary, please use this link - https://www.grahamlocalschools.org/page/volunteer-portal-and-information - to view updated information regarding the volunteer process at Graham Local Schools.

If you are considering volunteering and/or helping with classroom parties at Graham Elementary, you must complete an application and be approved through the Secure Volunteer site before you volunteer.

Please email Mrs. Shreve (shrevee@grahamlocalschools.org) with any questions.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!

October

20: first day of quarter 2

20: Quarter 2 K-5 TLIM Town Hall meeting

21: Grade 3 Fall OST Day 1

22: Grade 3 Fall OST Day 2

23: Grade 3 Fall OST Make-Ups Begin

23: P/T Conferences @ 3:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.

28 thru 31 - 5th grade Glen Helen trip #1

28: P/T Conferences @ 3:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. (5th grade P/T conferences scheduled for another date)

29: 4th Grade to Johnston Farms

30: 4th Grade to Johnston Farms

30: Preschool Halloween Party

31: GES Halloween Party

November

3: Dental Outreach Exam day at GES

4-7: 5th grade Glen Helen trip #2

14: Staff PD day - NO SCHOOL for students

17: GES picture make-up AND candid day - starting at 9:15a.m.

26 thru December 1: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December

1: NO SCHOOL - conference make-up day

19: end of quarter 2

19: Q2 ZERO REFERRAL REWARD (during lunch)

22- January 2: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

January

2: NO SCHOOL - conference make-up day

19: NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day

February

13: Valentine's Day Parties for K-5 (No Preschool in Session this Date, Overloads parking)

16: NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

March

2-4: Health Partners of Western Ohio Vision Outreach

13: end of quarter 3

13: Q3 ZERO REFERRAL REWARD (during lunch)

16: first day of quarter 4

19: Columbus Zoo Visit for PreK-2 Students

19: P/T Conferences @ 3:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.

20: NO SCHOOL - Staff PD day

24: P/T Conferences @ 3:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.

26: GES Spring Picture Day starting at 9:15a.m

April

1-7: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

14: ELA OST 3-5 Day 1

16: ELA OST 3-5 Day 2 (THURSDAY)

17 ELA OST Make-Ups Begin

21: Math OST 3-5 Day 1

22: Math OST 3-5 Day 2

23: Math OST Make-Ups Begin

28: Science OST 5th Day 1

29 Science OST 5th Day 2

30: Science OST Make-Ups Begin

May

6: Trout Release 2026

8: Q4 ZERO REFERRAL REWARD (during lunch)

8: Kindergarten Field Trip @ 9:30a.m. to 2:00p.m.

14: Last day of school with preschool and KPrep

15: Last day of school with Kindergarten

15: K-5 EOY 30-Day Referral Free Celebration (if earned)

19: 5th grade promotion @ 6p.m.

20: Preschool celebration day (last day for preschoolers)

21: Last day of school with students grades 1-5

21: Fifth grade clap out @ 3:15p.m. (line hallways at 3:10p.m.)

21: end of quarter 4

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)

Graham Elementary has some extra parking in the front west side of our campus! Our custodial team has spray painted white parking lines in this space, and families and encouraged to use this area for additional parking when visiting Graham Elementary.

We have also added rocks in the boulevards between the front parking lots and the access road between GES and GMS. Please do not drive over these rocks.

Thank you for helping us to keep our campus looking GREAT!

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