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News From the Nest - Tuesday March 31, 2026

Graham ElementarySchoolNews From the Nest - Tuesday March 31, 2026
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At Graham Elementary, "A better ME means a better WE"! At Graham Elementary, "A better ME means a better WE"!

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Hello Falcon families!


Spring Break is here! Here's hoping the sunshine comes out and our learners can get out and have some fun on break!


When we return from Spring Break, we will enter into the final stretch of the 2025-2026 school year. Students will continue working hard and have multiple opportunities to continue showing what they have learned over the course of this school year! From Spring MAP tests to Ohio State Tests, we are sure our learners will put their best foot forward to finish the school year strong!


As we continue in 2026 and the fourth quarter 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.


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

🔆GES Habit Heroes,

🔆GYAA Pee Wee Football sign up information,

🔆5th grade promotion CHANGE of DATE📆

🔆Roller skating PE unit coming soon,

🔆Memory Books ordering information - LAST DAY to order is TODAY (3/31/26)

🔆Kindergarten Screening information,

🔆Ohio State Test dates,

🔆2026 GMS Color Run registration coming soon,

🔆Family Falcon Focus,

🔆GES PTO Splits and Giggles flyer,

🔆...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

St. Paris Library Book Sale St. Paris Library Book Sale

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📸Memory Books: Last Chance to Order📸 📸Memory Books: Last Chance to Order📸

Order your Memory Book now!!!

To order your memory book online, click the following link:

https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=7RH2GSA5

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📅Attention 5th grade families: Change of Date📅 📅Attention 5th grade families: Change of Date📅

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.⭐

🏈GYAA Pee Wee Football Sign-Ups Coming Soon🏈 🏈GYAA Pee Wee Football Sign-Ups Coming Soon🏈

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Ohio State Testing Information Ohio State Testing Information

Ohio State Testing season is nearly upon us here at GES! We want to share out the dates our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking their Ohio State Tests. Please be sure to notify the office of any absences on these dates so we can ensure that students are able to get their testing completed in a timely manner. We wanted to share these dates well in advance of the tests so families could ensure their students are prepared to do their best on the tests! Thank you for your continued partnership in your students' education.

The testing dates are in the graphic as well as listed below:
ELA: Tuesday April 14th and Wednesday April 15th
Math: Tuesday April 21st and Wednesday April 22nd
Science (5th Grade Only): Tuesday April 28th and Wednesday April 29th

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🎳PTO Splits and Giggles Event Coming Soon🎳 🎳PTO Splits and Giggles Event Coming Soon🎳

Our GES PTO is excited to host families for a bowling event that will be fun for all who attend! Flyers have come home with students and more information can be found below.

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Kindergarten Screening Coming Soon! Kindergarten Screening Coming Soon!

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

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🛼Roller Skating at GES🛼 🛼Roller Skating at GES🛼

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⭐Leader In Me Habit Heroes⭐ ⭐Leader In Me Habit Heroes⭐

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw is about taking care of the most important tool we have – ourselves! Whether it’s playing a favorite sport, getting lost in a great book, or just taking a deep breath and enjoying some quiet time, our Falcons have been busy "recharging" their hearts, brains, and bodies. When we take the time to renew our energy, we don't just feel better—we do better! We’ve seen some incredible examples of students finding their spark again after our long and dreary winter, and we are so proud of how they are balancing hard work with healthy rest. Give a huge round of applause to this week’s Habit Heroes! They’ve shown us all that a little self-care goes a long way in making Graham Elementary a brighter place. Way to go, Falcons! Keep those saws sharp!
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American Red Cross Pint Size Heroes and Upcoming Drive American Red Cross Pint Size Heroes and Upcoming Drive

On March 15, a representative from the American Red Cross shared the Pint Size Heroes information with our learners during lunchtime.

We are excited to share this opportunity for our Falcon families and community members to participate in the blood drive held at GES on March 31.

Please see the flyer below for more information and use the link below to register.

Register using this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GES

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GMS Color Run 2026 GMS Color Run 2026

We hope to get the 2026 Color Blast 1-mile & 5K registration started by the end of the week. Here is a sneak peak at the shirts that will be printed in-house utilizing the GHS Makerspace class!

Reminder, the event will take place May 2nd this year.

More information coming soon!

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We 💗 Our Local Libraries! We 💗 Our Local Libraries!

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Communication is 🔑...GLS Falcons App and Rooms REMINDERS Communication is 🔑...GLS Falcons App and Rooms REMINDERS

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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.

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📅GES Family Falcon Focus📅 📅GES Family Falcon Focus📅

March

31: Boonshoft Museum of Natural Discovery @ GES for grades 3-5 students


April

1-7: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

10: Preschool Games with Grandparents event in cafeteria

14: ELA OST 3-5 Day 1

15: ELA OST 3-5 Day 2

17 ELA OST Make-Ups Begin

20: GES PTO Meeting @ 3:45p.m. in Hatchery

21: Math OST 3-5 Day 1

22: Math OST 3-5 Day 2

23: Math OST Make-Ups Begin

25: PTO Splits and Giggles bowling event @ Southwest Lanes - 1p.m.

28: Science OST 5th Day 1

29 Science OST 5th Day 2

30: Science OST Make-Ups Begin

30: GES/PTO Games with Grandparents and Grand-friends event @ 5:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.


May

6: Trout Release 2026

7: Leader in Me Club Day @ GES

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

11: Q4 ZERO REFERRAL REWARD (during lunch)

15: Field Day for grades kindergarten thru 5th

15: Last day of school with Kindergarten

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

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

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

21: end of quarter 4

REMINDER: GES Allergy Protocol REMINDER: GES Allergy Protocol

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!

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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.

Free and Reduced Meal Application Reminder Free and Reduced Meal Application Reminder

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

Graham Local Schools Volunteer Policy Graham Local Schools Volunteer Policy

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  • 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!

GES Handbook Reminders... GES Handbook Reminders...

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.

Students cannot contact parents via a personal cell phone during the day; they are to utilize a classroom or office phone.

If violations of this policy should occur, then CELL PHONE WILL BE TAKEN AND CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE END OF THE DAY.

1st offense–warning *2nd offense–parent called *3rd offense–detention/parent picks up device


👕👖DRESS CODE (revised...please read)

Clothing must cover the chest, stomach, back, buttocks, upper thighs, and undergarments when the student sits, stands, raises his/her hand, or bends over. Any article of clothing that reveals an excessive amount of skin will be deemed inappropriate for the school environment.

Therefore, the final decision regarding the professionalism of clothing and accessories will be made by the building administration.

Clothing or accessories bearing patches, drawings, and/or sayings (stated or implied), which refer to drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity and obscenity, shall not be permitted.

Shoes shall be worn for health and safety reasons. Footwear with only toe support (ex - thongs, flip flops, etc.) shall not be worn. High heels or platforms, roller shoes can present safety concerns and are not to be worn. Socks are recommended as a good hygiene practice.

Pupils are not to wear hats, overcoats, jackets, or other outer wear in the building unless the principal has granted permission. This dress code will be in effect for all school days and related activities except for those “special” days and/or activities as approved by the principal.

Graham Elementary School Daily Schedule Graham Elementary School Daily Schedule

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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!

🚸GES Drop-Off and Pick-Up (car riders) Procedures🚸 🚸GES Drop-Off and Pick-Up (car riders) Procedures🚸

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🙂

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2025-2026 Supply Lists & School Fees 2025-2026 Supply Lists & School Fees

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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!

2025-2026 Graham Local Schools Calendar 2025-2026 Graham Local Schools Calendar

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Kroger Community Rewards Program Kroger Community Rewards Program

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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

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Graham Elementary School

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

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