Grantham Village School

75 Learning Drive

Grantham, NH 03753

603-863-1681

frontoffice@gvshawks.org

Principal: Kristen Reed

kreed@gvshawks.org

Morning and Afternoon runs:

Monday, November 25th

Tuesday, November 26th

Stops that will split to G5 & G7 are below:

G6 Stops going on G5 are: Greensward Dr. & Longwood Dr 1st

Greensward Dr. & Longwood Dr 2nd

Greensward Dr @ Gold Center

Greensward Dr. & Fairway Ln.

G6 stops going on G7 are: Cove Rd. & Cover Bridge Rd.

Fernwood Dr. & Azura Brea

RATL & Summit/Slalom

Eastman Rd. & Snow Hill

South Cove Activity Center

Eastman Rd. & Allens Dr.

Eastman Rd. & Greenswards Dr. No.

Please refer to the attached temporary bus routes with changes in red.

These changes will result in approximately 16-minute adjustments to both morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off times. Buses will now arrive at school by 8:28 AM and clear between 4:10 PM and 4:16 PM on the specified dates.

We do have school Monday and Tuesday of next week, but I will not be sending a newsletter.

Enjoy your holiday!

Our winter book fair will be held December 2-6th. The school's goal is to sell 700 books, and a portion of the proceeds goes directly back to GVS. Inspire a love of reading for your young ones! If you sign up via an ewallet, there is no need to send your student with cash to school. To do so, visit our unique site, located here.

The book fair is all day long for students with public hours both before and after school (8:00-8:30 and 3:30-4:30).

If you can lend a helping hand and work the book fair, we would appreciate the added assistance! For volunteer sign ups, please visit here.

Every morning at GVS classes watch a morning announcement video. These good morning videos are sometimes created by GVS adults and sometimes by students. They are less than 5 minutes and generally include:

- good morning & well wishes for the day

- happy birthday to ____

- a piece of learning, a joke, a tidbit of information...

Would your family like to participate by creating a good morning announcement for GVS?

There is a sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C45AFA82FA3FF2-53156721-good.

Once you sign up, I will try to remember to email you who to wish a happy birthday to. If I forget, please email me!

Created videos can be sent to Mrs. McFarland (kmcfarland@gvshawks.org).

A reminder that all video content needs to be school appropriate (including no politics or religion). If we question the appropriateness of content, we will not share the video.

I’m always trying to figure out something helpful to share

with you, that’s also health related. This week I decided to

Share a book that I have been reading/listening to

“Good Energy” by Casey Means, MD.

She breaks down our health to a cellular level so that the

lay person can understand what is happening inside the body. Not only does she talk about processed foods, she talks about how food is stored and prepared. When our body is constantly in fight or flight mode at the cellular level, somethings gotta give. That something is our health. Something so simple as to what we eat can heal us and help us to live longer, more productive lives. Instead of treating the symptoms, she promotes treating the cause with diet and movement.

Dr. Casey’s Simple Food Framework: 3 Out-Eliminate sugar, refined grains and seed oils. 5 in- Increase your intake of Omega-3 Fats, probiotics, micronutrients/antioxidants, fiber, and protein.

Have a great weekend!

Yesterday, GVS welcomed Jarrett J. Krosoczka, a New York Times bestselling author. Jarrett shared with our students his creativity and imagination from his first drawing as a preschooler and first book as a third grader. He talked openly about the numerous rejection letters he received as he attempted to get his first book published after college. His message of persevering and improving his craft was heard by all, and students had a chance to ask him questions about the writing process.

https://www.reading.com/blog/letter-recognition-milestones-by-age/

https://www.reading.com/blog/phonemic-awareness-skill-building-exercises/

https://www.reading.com/blog/reading-milestones-for-ages-1-5/

Hello Grantham Families!

Thank You for Supporting the Wreath Fundraiser!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Three Rivers Wreath Fundraiser! While the order deadline for pick-up has passed, there’s still time to order wreaths for direct shipping until December 1—a perfect way to send a little holiday cheer to loved ones near or far!

Pick-Up Reminder

For those who placed orders for pick-up, your wreaths will be ready on November 30th at the Dunbar Free Library from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. If you’re unable to pick up, we’re happy to deliver your wreaths to your home for a $5 donation to the GPTG.

Box Tops for Education Reminder

Don’t forget to scan your receipts using the Box Tops for Education app! Every little bit helps, and it’s an easy way to contribute to programs and resources for our school!

Thank you for all you do to support our students and school community!

Warm regards,

The Grantham Parent Teacher Group (GPTG)

• Nov 27, 28, & 29 - No School
• Dec 2 - 6 - Scholastic Book Fair
• Dec 3 - 6:30 School Board

We are happy to have after-school sports and activities at our school, and glad your children enjoy them.

However, please remind them that it is inappropriate for them to touch any equipment or items that do not belong to them, particularly in the gymnasium, cafeteria, and library.

We also want to deter critters, so please talk to them about eating only while in the cafeteria when on the premises. Please and thank you!

Stop by the lobby of the Grantham Town Hall between Monday, Nov. 25 and Friday,

Dec. 20 to mail your letter to the North Pole. Click Here for hours and additional

details.

Cookies, Crafts, Cocoa, Caroling & Fun! All are welcome to kick off the Holiday

Season and the Annual Tree Lighting. Join friends and neighbors on Dec. 1 from 4:00-

5:40 for snacks and crafts, followed by caroling at the tree. Click Here for the details.

Start the day in a very merry way by enjoying pancakes and sausage with the Big

Guy!

Join Santa and his helpers for breakfast, crafts, games, and more. Don't forget to

bring your camera for a holly, jolly photo opportunity. Click Here for the details.

Whaleback’s After School Ski & Ride program serves as a great introduction to snow

sports for beginners, and as an additional opportunity to get on the snow for the

seasoned snow sport enthusiast. There is something for everyone! Click Here for the

important details and to register for the program.

Registration for the Winter Session is NOW OPEN. The program is open to everyone in

2 nd grade and above. Space is limited, so sign up today! Click Here to learn more and

register.

The Grantham Village School third grade class is collecting can tabs for David's House. Please send them in whenever you can. We have collected about 1,400 pounds since we began 20 plus years ago! We drop them off at David's House, where a volunteer brings them to a recycling facility for cash. The money is used to help defray operating expenses. Last year we collected 107 pounds! Let’s see if we can collect over 100 pounds again this school year.

Click on the David’s House link to learn more about this community treasure.

Thank you for your support!

Lebanon Project Graduation online auction is LIVE NOW! Saturday, November 16th – Sunday, December 8th

Now’s your chance to score some amazing items AND make a huge impact for our seniors at Project Grad 2025!

Money raised by Project Graduation supports a SUBSTANCE FREE night of celebration following graduation.

To bid or donate GO HERE: https://www.32auctions.com/LHSProjGrad2025