National Teacher Appreciation is a week-long celebration in recognition of teachers and the contributions they make to education and society. It is held in the first full week each May to provide an opportunity for students, their parents and school administrators to show appreciation and to acknowledge the significant impact educators have on students, schools and communities. Granby Public Schools will honor our teachers the week of May 6 –10.
By expressing gratitude and appreciation for their hard work, dedication and passion, schools and districts not only boost teacher morale and job satisfaction but also reinforce a culture of respect, support and collaboration within the education community. Recognizing teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week fosters pride among educators, motivating and empowering them to continue making a positive difference in the lives of their students.
We need your help! Please use the email address Letkindnessripple@granbyschools.org to share a positive message of appreciation for a teacher in Granby Schools who had a positive impact on your life or your child’s life. We will share your messages with our teachers and send positive shout-outs on our social media @Superintendent-Burke on Instagram and Facebook.
We wish to reaffirm the invaluable role educators play in shaping the future and underscore the importance of investing in their professional growth, well-being and recognition year-round. Granby is so fortunate to have kind, knowledgeable and compassionate teachers from preschool through post-grad. Please join us in celebrating them!
Reminders
Don’t forget that Granby Public Schools has a new question and answer blog. Questions may be submitted by students, parents or community members via email to askgps@granbyschools.org and will be posted anonymously. All questions submitted will receive a reply from Granby Public Schools; however, not all questions will be chosen for publication.
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. The process involves completing an online registration that is posted on the Kelly Lane webpage, followed by a kindergarten orientation and activity day on May 3 for prospective kindergartners and their parents or guardians. During this day, families will learn about the transition to kindergarten, and children will work in small groups with current kindergarten teachers to listen to a story and complete an activity. As a reminder, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, children need to turn five years old on or before Sept. 1 in order to be automatically eligible for kindergarten. It is beautiful weather to cheer on the Granby Bears playing a spring sport on the beautiful fields of Granby Memorial High School. The complete schedule can be found on the GMHS homepage under GMHS Athletics. Our talented students will also be performing the spring band concert in the auditorium on May 2 and the spring choral concert on May 23. Check our website for details.