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Calendar of Events
5/17: Granger 5th Grade Concert & Awards Assembly/Reception, 9:30 a.m.
5/22: 5th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. (HHS)
5/27: Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
6/4: 5th Grade Assemblies & Parties
6/5: Last Day for Students; End of 4th Grading Period; Granger Carnival & Picnic
6/6: Staff Day
LATEST NEWS:
 Granger Olympiad Team Places 3rd
The Granger Elementary Olympiad Team placed 3rd overall in the FIRST Elementary Science Olympiad held on May 11 and brought home a team trophy! Some of the team members also captured individual medals including the following: JJ Greytak and Adam Maruna took 1st place in "Forestry;" Matthew K'Meyer and Nathan Webb took 1st in "Mystery Architecture;" Peter Marinelli and Drew Thomas took 2nd in "Don't Bug Me;" Matthew K'Meyer and Owen Gsellman placed 3rd in "Reach for the Stars;" Nathan Webb took 3rd in "Meteorology;" Jack and Peter Marinelli placed 4th in "Write It, Do It;" Garrett and Warren Wright captured 4th place in "Rocks and Minerals;" and Jackson Durny and Drew Thomas finished 4th in "Derby Downs." Pictured in front from left are Peter Marinelli, Jackson Durny, Drew Thomas, Adam Maruna and Warren Wright. In back are Matthew K'Meyer, Owen Gsellman, Jack Marinelli, JJ Greytak, Liam McFadden, Trent Thomas, Nathan Webb, Ananya Ramasamy and Garrett Wright. Congratulations!
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Students, parents take annual trip through time
During Granger Elementary School’s Annual Wax Museum, this year held on May 10, the entire gym was transformed into Granger Township of the 1800s. Third grade students discussed township schools, businesses and life during that time. They also talked about prominent people of the area, such as Harriet Chandler, the flag maker of Sharon, and were dressed in 1800s clothing. This was a culminating event to the 3rd grade social studies curriculum. Parents and special guests were also invited to take a trip through time and enjoyed seeing all the students in action. A special thank you is extended to 3rd grade teachers Colleen Hyland, Emily Kaplack, Julie Humberson and substitute teacher Julie Wilkes.
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Granger Kids Love a 'Challenge'
The 3nd Annual Granger Walk-A-Thon, also known as the Granger Challenge, was held on May 3 to help raise funds for the PTO. The event was a fun and friendly competition where students asked for pledges from family and friends. It was perfect weather as the students made their way around the track at the Highland Stadium. Everyone was dressed in bright colors and enjoyed dancing, walking and even running to the music! Special thanks to the students, staff and Granger PTO for making such a wonderful event possible...and thanks to everyone who made a generous donation to the PTO. The event raised a total of $11,140! This money will be used to supplement the many activities and classroom supports that the PTO sponsors. The fundraiser was organized by Theresa Wright and Ann Petersen.
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NEW! Community Education Summer Camp Offerings: Download Course Catalog
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Register Now for Highland Safety Week
Highland Safety Week is designed to introduce and reinforce safety concepts to kindergarten children who are about to embark on their elementary school years. Safety Week is a five-day program, which lasts three hours each day and emphasizes fun and learning through the use of songs, crafts, role playing, games and field trips. Sessions will be offered by the Medina County Sheriff’s Office and the Medina County Health Department. Topics include stranger safety, bike safety, good medicines, how to place a call to 911, poison safety and germs. The Granger, Hinckley and Sharon fire departments will offer lessons on fire safety and offer a tour through the fire department’s smoke house. McGruff the Crime Dog, Eddie Eagle (gun safety) and Safety Pup will also be on hand to talk with the children. Highland staff will teach children about playground and school bus safety and help them memorize their address and phone number.
Two sessions offered:
- Session 1: June 10-14 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Session 2: June 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon
Registration fee is $30. Participants limited to 105 students per session. Each child will receive a Highland Safety Week t-shirt and snacks are provided daily. Please make check payable to Highland Safety Week. Registration forms are available at Granger, Hinckley and Sharon elementary schools, or feel free to download the attached form. Highland Safety Week
For question or more information, please contact Kathy Duale, Safety Week Coordinator, at 234-248-4097 or via email at
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Third Grade Reading Guarantee
As mandated by SB316, Ohio school districts must follow stipulations set forth in the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. This legislation strives to ensure that every child will be reading at grade level by the end of their third grade year. For more detailed information on the Third Grade Guarantee, visit the Ohio Department of Education’s website at www.ode.state.oh.us.
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KINDERGARTEN CALENDARS:
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School Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Highland Express Before and After School Program forms available in the school. Hours: 6:30-8:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.
Granger Elementary, 3940 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256 |
