English Village Family Edition

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPALS:

Greetings, EV Families!

We hope that you all had a great weekend! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers and mother figures out there! We hope that you all felt the love and were spoiled and taken care of this past weekend and always.

You all are truly the backbone of everything! Mothers are known for being selfless and always taking care of others, putting others before themselves while wearing many hats.

So…we celebrate and honor you all! You are all truly an inspiration and a treasure. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for everyone on a regular basis! Take care and give yourself a pat on the back. It is well-deserved!

Sincerely,

Jason Lewis

Rosa Bellone

Reminder for After School Clubs

After School Clubs session 4 starts on Tuesday May 6th and Thursday May 8th and continues to June 5th. Pick up is at 4:15pm at the English Village Front Door. Please have your ID at every pick up.

If you have any questions please contact Stacey Remillard at Stacey.Remillard@greececsd.org

5/14/25 and 5/15/25: KISS Breakfast 8-8:30am

5/20/25: Greece Budget Vote

5/20/25: Wellness Night Event at Lakeshore School 6-7:30pm

5/26/25: Memorial Day Recess No School Prek-12

6/3/25: PTA Meeting at 6:30pm

6/7/25: Save the Date - PTA Carnival 11-1pm

6/24/25: Last Day of School - Half Day

English Village Breaking News

English Village Morning Announcements

Please check out this weeks important information in the student lead morning announcements:

Upcoming Events

Join us for the KISS Breakfast

We are holding our Annual KISS Breakfast in May. This is a fun event that is held before school for families to have breakfast together, connect with other families and also our EV Staff. Please register here.

EV/LS Collaborative Wellness Night

Join us for a Collaborative Event at Lakeshore Elementary. Participate in fun family yoga and a mindful craft. Visit our new outdoor classroom at Lakeshore and participate in parent discussions. RSVP here to attend.

Join us for the Red Wings Game

You are invited to the EV/LS/ARMS Family Fun Night at the Red Wings on Friday, June 13th! This is a large feeder school event that will feature LS/ARMS musicians performing the National Anthem and is a Family Engagement Activity for English Village Families and Staff.

We would love to have you attend this Family Engagement Night:

Students/Family Section Tickets (202, 203, 204, 205): Click here to secure your tickets!

Little Bears in Action

Please click below to watch the Staff Appreciation Video featuring our English Village Students

1st Grade Students Study Plants

Students in 1st Grade have started their ARC unit on Plants. They are planting seeds and studying how they grow. This week they even made a fun cactus craft to go along with their unit. They are looking forward to studying their plants, reading and writing about plants in this unit.

Working on iReady Math

Kindergarten Students Reading Together

Upcoming Community School Events

GCSD Summer Camp Registration begins Monday April 7th

We are excited to announce that registration for Greece Central’s summer programs opens on Monday, April 7! We have linked our Summer Program Booklet, where you’ll find a variety of engaging opportunities for students, most of which are free of charge. We encourage you to review the options and register as soon as possible, as spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Register

We will once again be using the Grouptrail online registration system. To sign up:

Click this link to access Grouptrail.
Enter the same email address where you received this message. (Using a different email will prevent access.)
Grouptrail will send you a one-time-use link (valid for 15 minutes) to access the registration portal.
Select and register for the programs available to your child(ren).

If you have trouble logging in, please call 966-2911 for assistance.

Important Dates

Registration opens: Monday, April 7
Some programs have a registration deadline of May 16 – be sure to sign up early!

If you’d prefer a paper copy of the Summer Program Booklet, please contact your child’s school.

Thank you, and we look forward to a fun-filled summer!

Community School Information

Community Schools Corner

Neighborhood Navigation Center - Click here to learn how our GCSD Navigation Center can provide support and services to your family

PTA Updates

Teacher and Staff Appreciation was a huge success this week. We treated our Staff to Breakfast, Lunch, a small gift and a Gift Card Raffle. Huge thank you to the Families that donated to the Gift Card Raffle we received 40 items. Which meant we were able to gift to half the EV staff. This is amazing!

Please join us at the PTA meeting on 6/3/25 where we will be discussing the rest of the school year as well as holding elections for the 25/26 Executive Board. If you would like to nominate an individual for the PTA board - please email evpta800@gmail.com

Nominations include the following:

Co-President: Caite Hiltz

Co-President: Kristie Lewis

Vice- President: Jill Morse

Co-Secretary: Amanda Dony

Co-Secretary: Lindsay Mikel

Treasurer: Richard Rompello

Any questions/concerns can be emailed to evpta800@gmail.com

GCSD Budget Vote Information

Who is Running for the Board of Education?
On May 20, voters will be asked to decide on the Greece Central School District’s 2025-26 proposed budget and two propositions. Additionally, voters will select three candidates to represent them on the Board of Education. Please read this flyer to learn about the candidates and why they would like your support on election day. We encourage all registered voters to mark their calendars and make time to vote on May 20! Polls will be open at the district’s Transportation and Support Services Facility, located at 1790 Latta Road, from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Please visit the district website for more information.
The narrated budget presentation must be shown and discussed during your May 13 staff meeting.
Community Invited to Two Public Budget Information Sessions
Greece Central School District invites community members to attend one of two upcoming Budget Information Sessions to learn more about the 2025-26 school budget proposal ahead of the May 20 vote. Superintendent Jeremy Smalline and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administrative Services Romeo Colilli will provide an overview of the proposed budget and answer questions from those in attendance.
Both sessions will take place in Room 170 at the Transportation and Support Services Facility (T&SSF), 1790 Latta Road:
- Wednesday, May 14 at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m.
For those who cannot attend in person, both sessions will be streamed live on the district’s YouTube channel and broadcast on Jazz 90.1 FM.
These sessions are a great opportunity to better understand what’s on the ballot and how the district plans to allocate resources in the coming year. The annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at T&SSF.

GCSD District News

Importat Calendar Update

Important End-of-Year Schedule Update for PreK–8 Families The following end-of-year schedule changes for PreK–8 schools were approved by the Board of Education on May 6 and reflect the fact that the district did not use all of its allotted emergency closure (snow) days this year:

Monday, June 23: This will now be the last full day of school for all PreK–8 students, and the final day for PM pre-kindergarten students. (Originally, the last full day was scheduled for Wednesday, June 25.)
Tuesday, June 24: This will be a half-day for all PreK–8 students. AM and full-day PreK students will attend in the morning only. (Originally, the half-day was scheduled for Thursday, June 26.)
Because the program follows the school calendar, the last day of KidsCare for the school year will be Tuesday, June 24. Summer programming begins July 7.
Wednesday, June 25 – Friday, June 27: There will be no school for PreK-8 students. These days will be used for teacher professional learning and planning.

Please note: There is no change to the high school calendar.

June 16 remains the last instructional day for high school students.
From June 17–25, students in grades 9–12 will attend by exam only. Students will receive an exam schedule so they know when to attend based on their course enrollment.

Thank you for adjusting your family’s calendar and routines accordingly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school.

Let's Talk Tech: A Virtual, Open Discussion for Parents and Guardians is an upcoming virtual event for GCSD parents and guardians of K-12 students. This monthly Lunch and Learn series will focus on parenting in the digital age and topics that families are navigating including online safety, digital wellness, screen time, the mental health impacts of technology, and so on. It is an open discussion format, encouraging participation from attendees. Space is limited so register today: https://bit.ly/GCSDLetsTalkTech!

Kidscare Summer Program Information

KidsCare Summer Program - The KidsCare Summer Program will be held at Autumn Lane Elementary again this summer from July 7 - August 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The cost is $215 per week. Enrollment opens April 1st through My School Bucks. This year's theme is Choose Your Own Adventure! Be sure to register at msbactivities.com and reserve your spot!