Granite Valley Family Newsletter
October 5th - 9th
Veteran's Day Assembly
Granite Valley School is having its annual Veterans’ Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:30am in the auditorium. We are asking students with veterans in their family to please invite their veteran to attend the assembly. The program will be about one hour long and will include a song by the GV chorus, a few readings by students, introduction of veterans by their student host(s). Please use this link to sign up your veteran. Veteran's Day 26-27
📆What's Happening & When📆
September/October
Monday, Oct. 5th -
3:00-4:00 - Reflections Art Program Begins
Monday, Oct. 12th -
No School - Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 13th -
Lyman Pie Fundraiser Ends Today
Wednesday, Oct. 14th -
1/2 Day for Students - Parent Techer Conferences
Thursday, Oct. 15th -
Monson, PTSA Mtg.@ ECC Library
Friday, Oct. 16th -
Reading Logs Due for Stick to Reading Thunderbirds Program
Monday, Oct. 19th -
Reflections Art Program
Monday Oct. 19th - Fri. Oct. 23rd
Granite Valley Book Fair
Saturday, Oct. 24th -
Monson PTSA Trunk or Treat
Monday, Oct. 26th -
Reflections Art Program
Thursday, Oct. 29th -
Picture Retake Day
Important Information for You
All Grade Levels
🎨Reflections Art Program🎨
If you signed up for the After School Art 'Reflections' club, we have our first meeting this Monday, October 5th at 3pm in the Art room. Your child(ren) will be called down to art during dismissal. An introductory email was sent home to participants on 9/30. Please email Ms. Novak with any further questions. Thank you and see you there! novakk@monsonschools.com
😍Parent/Teacher Conference Time😍
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 12:15–5:00 p.m., Granite Valley will host virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers and discuss how the school year is beginning.
Below you will find links to sign up for a conference time. Please register with your child’s homeroom teacher. If you are unable to attend during this window, or if all available times are filled, please reach out directly to your child’s homeroom teacher to schedule an alternate meeting time.
We are looking forward to meeting with you virtually and partnering together to support your child’s success.
🥧Get ready for something delicious!🥧
Order Forms went home this past Monday. We have extra at school should you need more.
We appreciate your help in raising money for our school activities and field trips!.
Looking for School Council Volunteers
Join Our School Council!
Granite Valley School is looking for family volunteers to serve on our School Council! The School Council is an important partnership between families, staff, and school leadership that provides input on school improvement efforts, student needs, and ways we can continue to strengthen our school community.
We value the voices and perspectives of our families and would love to have you involved. No special experience is needed—just an interest in supporting our students and helping Granite Valley continue to grow!
If you are interested in serving on the School Council, please reach out to the school office and leave your name and contact information.
We hope you’ll consider joining us and helping make Granite Valley Stronger with Every Step!
PTSA
Look here for fundraising information along with upcoming events!
Granite Valley Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
Family Resources Linked Here
Contact Info.
Serenity Greenwood
Principal
Granite Valley School
21 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
413-267-4155