Students explored the past and present pattern of where volcanoes exist on the earth. In the activity, students plotted volcano locations on a world map and looked for patterns. Students then analyzed these maps to discover that volcanoes form a “Ring of Fire” around the Pacific Ocean. - Monica DiNuzzo, 4th Grade Teacher
Granby teachers engaged in a productive day of discussions on mental health first aid, elementary reading programs, and various other important topics.
In Ms. Carrozzo's room, students are working on using the CUBES strategy to solve word problems in math. Marking up the problems helps to make sure we understand each part. - Courtney Carrozzo, Resource Teacher
Mike Dunn embodies Granby Memorial High School. There’s no better way to end National Principals Month than by celebrating this passionate, caring, and dedicated leader.
In keeping with our National Principals Month recognition, we feel so fortunate to have Mrs. Tanis leading GMMS.
A huge National Principals Month shout out to Ms. Greer for her incredible dedication and leadership. Her commitment to both students and staff truly makes a difference in our community. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Greer!
In 3rd grade, Miss Belanger's students are learning all about finding the area of shapes! The students have done a great job using tiles to create shapes with specific areas!
October is National Principals Month, a great time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our principals. They play a crucial role in shaping school culture, supporting teachers, and ensuring that students thrive.
Let’s take a moment to thank them for their commitment and celebrate the difference they make every day! Beginning with Mrs. Bava!
Restorative circles are a strategy we use at school to have meaningful conversations with students and staff. This is a practice that can easily be incorporated at home as well. Try some of these prompts:
Name a sweet and a sour part of your day
One thing everyone should know is...
What felt fun today?
Katie Busbey - Instructional Specialist
5th Graders have been exploring chemical reactions in science using everyday household products! - Joanna Brothers, 5th Grade Teacher
In Ms. Baldis' fourth grade class students are diving into factors and multiples, discovering how many numbers share these characteristics. They’re also applying their knowledge to identify prime and composite numbers, enhancing their understanding of numerical relationships!
Just a reminder that today, Wednesday, September 25th is an early release day. We will begin dismissal around 12:50.
Fifth graders are amazed by our current science unit! We completed multiple experiments using pennies and the effects that some 'potions' have on them. The results are pretty shocking as you can see from these surprised faces! These fifth graders are loving the science experiments in this unit! - Erin Dugan, 5th Grade Teacher
Regular reading boosts elementary students' success by improving vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Research shows that kids who read daily are more likely to excel in all subjects, as reading strengthens brain development and fosters a lifelong love for learning. Let's make reading a habit! - Sarah Amara, Reading Interventionist
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What an amazing morning! Happy First Day of School Granby!
We can't wait to open our doors tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26th at 8:15 for the first day of school! (Early release day- 12:55) See you soon!
We had a fabulous opening day with all Granby Public School staff on Thursday, August 22, 2024. We kicked off our theme for the year Connect. Believe. Achieve. and honored both our Teacher of the Year and Staff Person of the Year.
Welcome to our New Teachers
What does our staff do in the summer? Teach band camp!
