During the month of January 2025, Granite Street School earned $73.00 in the Hannaford Community Bag Program. Thank you to everyone who made a contribution to Granite Street by purchasing a reusable bag.
Upcoming Events at Granite Street School
February 13, 2025 Wear Red for Heart Health Month
February 17-21, 2025 February Break
February 26, 2025 Early Release Day
March 2, 2025 End of Trimester 2
March 9, 2025 Daylight Savings Time
March 27 and 28, 2025 Early Release/ Student Led Conferences
Parent Reminders:
Please remember to stay in the pick up line at the end of the school day and not park in the lot.
Students should not be dropped off at Granite before 7:30 each morning unless your child has chorus practice.
Students should not have cell phones at school. We are also seeing more students wearing smart watches which is causing disruptions in learning. These should be left at home.
Our fifth grade students have been participating in some exciting science projects in recent weeks. Both classes have been learning about the Earth's rotation and revolution. This involved building shadow boxes, also known as sundials, to learn about how the sun's position changes the shadow's direction and length. In order to learn more about which constellations are visible during the different seasons, they built a Universe in a Box.
We had a wonderful 100th day of school on Friday, February 7th. Some students and staff wore shirts proclaiming 100 days of school. Others dressed up as if they were 100 years old, wore clothing with 100 items attached to it, or wore necklaces made with 100 things. We also had classes that made headpieces to mark this special day of the school year.
A HUGE thank you to all of the students and their families who made donations for the Millinocket School Department's food pantry as part of our 100 day celebration. We collected 150 containers of pasta, 127 cans of soup, 146 containers of cereal, and 41 containers of other food items. We appreciate your generosity.
Today Stearns High School wore red in support of Cardiovascular disease and women's health. Anyone wearing red stood in a heart shaped formation and received a free bag of concession popcorn! A big thank you to our photographer, Mr. McLean, for taking the pic, Mr. Cullen for popping the popcorn with a few students and Mrs. Hayes for helping to organize raising awareness!
Reminder to Granite Street Parents,
Student drop off time is 9:30 and there is no breakfast when we have a two hour delay.
There will be a two hour delay for Millinocket school department today, Monday, February 3rd!
Important update on Drop-off and Pick-up for Stearns High School!
Please note, March 27th and March 28th will be early release days for student led conferences. More details will be provided closer to these dates.
Everyone wear Red on February 7th!
Parents and/or Guardians: Please make sure to contact the school if you have updated your phone number or emergency contact information! This is to ensure that we have proper information in our systems!
Stearns Jr./Sr. High School
February Menus
Granite Street School
February Menus
These 4th graders volunteered to read the final copies of their opinion essays to Miss Merry. The prompt was whether or not you agree with a mayor's plan to make a law requiring anyone under the age of 16 to wear a helmet if they are on anything with wheels such as bikes, scooters, etc. Each of these students agreed with the law and had some very valid reasons for their decision.
Granite Street student have been learning and practicing new skills over the past few weeks. PK made structures with blocks and made stain glass snowman pictures. First graders learned about addends and sums as well as various ways to check their addition work. Third graders have been learning about nonfiction features as well as main ideas and details. Fourth graders chant Pencils Ready before starting their writing work for the day. In PE, fourth graders have two teams of students playing scooter ball. Stay tune for more exciting news about what students are learning.
We have updated the notice of extended absences form for families to fill out if their child/children will be absent for an extended time (ie. family vacation, medical needs, etc.). This form can be found under the parent and community link on our website or you can pick up a copy of it in our office.
Just a reminder that next Wednesday, January 29th, is an early release day Pre-k through 12th grade. High School will do blocks 3 and 4. Region III students will have a full day.
Our Katahdin Where Ideas Meet Action wants your help with a project to benefit Granite Street Elementary School Library!
At Granite Street Elementary School, we believe in providing our students with the best resources to support their learning and creativity. This year, we have an exciting opportunity to enhance our library by updating two vital collections: our State Books and Presidents series.
Our 4th-grade students embark on a fascinating journey each year, exploring the 50 states for their project. This hands-on learning experience is a cornerstone of their curriculum, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of our country's diverse landscapes and cultures. However, our current collection is outdated, and some states are missing, limiting our students' access to comprehensive and accurate information.
Similarly, our collection on U.S. Presidents needs a refresh to reflect the most up-to-date historical data and insights. Keeping these resources current is crucial in helping our students grasp the evolving story of American leadership and governance.
Why This Upgrade Matters:
Comprehensive Learning: Providing all 50 states in our library ensures that every student can dive deep into their chosen state, enhancing their project and learning experience.
Accurate Information: With updated books, students will access the latest facts and developments about each state and president.
Inclusivity: No student will have to worry about missing resources or incomplete data, leveling the playing field for all learners.
How You Can Help:
We need your support to bring these updated collections to Granite Street Elementary School. Your donation will directly impact our students by giving them the tools they need to succeed in their studies and projects. Every contribution brings us closer to making our library a treasure trove of knowledge and exploration.
Together, we can ensure that our students have the best possible resources at their fingertips. Let’s invest in their future and keep their passion for learning alive!
Donate today and help us build a brighter, more informed future for our Granite Street community!
Happy New Year!
Michele McInnis
Operations Manager &
Community Development Coordinator
PO Box 293
245 Aroostook Avenue
Millinocket, Maine 04462
(207) 249-8578
www.ourkatahdin.com
A free early childhood fair will be in Lincoln April 5th. They are looking for schools and businesses in the area who provide services to children from ages 0-8 in Penobscot county to participate.
