Comet Weekly Update
Granby High School - Week of September 28, 2020
Welcome
A Quick Note from Your Principal, Mr. Smigiel
I want to thank all of our Granby Comets for a great start to the first three weeks of school. I know that virtual learning can be tough for our students. We appreciate your resiliency. I am so proud of our students, as well as our teachers and staff. Our teachers have worked so hard to develop lessons that keep students engaged. Since the start of school, Granby's administration has conducted over 300 Zoom observations of classes. We have seen so many amazing lessons including polling, interactive questioning, and innovative programs in which students can share answers with their peers. Our teachers are going to continue working to keep students engaged, but parents we need your help. Please review the updates below about attendance and grading, and how you can assist us with making sure your student stays on course for a successful school year.
Plan Ahead
Monday, October 5th - Senior Cap and Gown Orders Due
Friday, October 9th - Interim 1 Grades Close
Thursday, October 15th - District PD Early Release Day
Friday, October 16th - Junior Class Ring Order Due
IMPORTANT: Attendance and Grades Matter
In addition, unlike in the Spring, there are no learning packets or students receiving just a PASS grade for completing work. Students are getting graded under a normal grading system. Students will earn letter grades, as traditionally graded. Teachers have started entering grades in their gradebooks.
Important Academic Calendar Dates:
- 1st Interim Progress Grades Close on October 9th.
- 1st Quarter Grades Close on November 2nd.
Granby High School staff are currently reaching out to parents/guardians of students who are not attending classes on a regular basis. In addition, our attendance technician is reaching out to families in which truancy laws are being violated.
If your student is having technology issues and cannot sign into class, we are here to help. Email us at AskGranby@npsk12.com or call 757-451-4110, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm.
Order Granby Gear Here - Deadline Extended to October 2nd
Virtual Learning Technology, Canvas, and Zoom Updates
Zoom: Beginning this week, students must log in to Zoom using their student NPS credentials. Any attempt to log in using private emails or Zoom accounts will be blocked.
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Canvas: Students should log in to Canvas daily. Teachers will begin changing their Zoom links from the first day of school for security reasons. Students will only be able to find those links in Canvas. Students should start logging in to Canvas each day to access their classes. Canvas Link: https://nps.instructure.com/
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Student Email: Is your student checking their email every day? Students should check their email from their teachers each day. Student Email Link: https://portal.office.com/
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Chromebooks and MiFi's Available: We received a shipment of Chromebooks and MiFi's last week. If you need one, please email AskGranby@npsk12.com and we will assist with making an appointment to pick a device up from school.
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If you need technical support, please contact the school district's Help Desk.
Parents/Guardians and Students of Norfolk Public Schools
Please login to the NPS Virtual Learning Support Site with the following:
Username: npssupport@nps.k12.va.us
Password: npssupport
NPS Staff, if prompted to login, please use your NPS email address and password
Junior and Senior Class Information
JUNIOR CLASS [CLASS OF 2022] INFORMATION
Attention Granby High School Juniors, the following is an important announcement. The class of 2022 [11th Graders] will be ordering their class rings starting today the 27th of September through Oct 16th . You can order at Jostens.com or by stopping by their local office in Virginia Beach. You will be receiving an email from Granby HS and Jostens over the next few days that will give you additional information on the step by step process of how to order and receive your class ring by the ring ceremony. You may also view these documents below, attached as pdfs - first two documents, one titled How to order my class ring and Class ring Sizing. If you have any questions, please email eric.harvell@Jostens.com or call 1800 Jostens.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SENIOR CLASS [CLASS OF 2021] SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION
Granby High School is pleased to announce a new partnership with LifeTouch Portraits who will now be our official portrait and photography company.
At this time, Senior Portraits cannot be held at the school location. Students may schedule an appointment at the LifeTouch Prestige Studios in Virginia Beach. If/when students can return physically, sessions will be set-up at school if you wish to wait. The sitting fee is $20.00 and LifeTouch Prestige offers many affordable packages.
If you choose to use another portrait company, please make sure they comply with our yearbook photo background requirements. In addition, these companies must supply the senior photo digitally. You can email our yearbook sponsor Jennifer Waters at jwaters@nps.k12.va.us for this information.
Congratulations Class of 2021!
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with your school to photograph your senior portraits. We are currently in the studio gearing up for an exhilarating summer of capturing senior memories, as well as, making sure we are up to CDC guidelines for both your, and our photography staff’s, health and safety.
Our studio located in Virginia Beach will be opening as early as July 15th for senior portraits. To schedule or view session details for in-studio photography, please visit Book Now Appointment
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Prestige by Lifetouch
Please Note Due to COVID-19: It is required for students to confirm/reschedule appointments 48 hours prior to picture date. We will be unable to accept walk-ins until further notice. Tux/Drape attire will be available. It is recommended for subjects to bring a strapless top for the drape picture or a white t-shirt for the tux picture. Photographers will not make any physical contact, with customers, and other employees. They will be implementing ‘No-Touch’ posing, as well. Our staff must maintain a 6ft distance from all subjects and will be wearing masks.
Schedule today!
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SENIOR CLASS [CLASS OF 2021] CAP AND GOWN ORDER INFORMATION
Attention Seniors. The following is an important announcement. Senior cap and gown ordering week is coming up! A how-to order my cap and gown will be emailed out to parents through Blackboard and all seniors to their student email. This will take you step by step on how to order, give you important deadline dates, and answer many of the questions you may have. Due to Covid 19 ordering on time has never been more important. You will receive additional information on how to order via email from the school and Jostens over the next few days. If you have any questions please email eric.harvell@jostens.com or call 1800 Jostens. Ordering can be done at www.jostens.com or in person. Please refer to the information sheet in the link below to answer many of your questions.
Please note that Granby's Cap & Gown Colors Officially changed to Granby's actual school colors this Year - Navy, with a tassel of Navy, Gold, & Silver. Honors tassels and stoles are gold. We know that some students may want to wear gowns from siblings, however we are requiring that graduates wear the new cap and gown colors.
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FIRST TWO ATTACHMENTS BELOW ARE FOR JUNIORS. THE THIRD ATTACHMENT IS FOR SENIORS.
Granby Student Organizations and Clubs Starting Virtually
Students should email the advisor/sponsor to get the Zoom link for the meeting.
Athletic Conditioning Approved and Has Started for Selected Sports
Contact Athletic Director Chris Harris, jharris@nps.k12.va.us or 757-373-2870 for more information. Athletic physicals and Concussion forms can be turned in to the front office. Please make sure these are dated after May 1, 2020.
You MUST contact the head coach before you show up [Contact information is below]. He/she will give you instructions on how you will check in to the school per Norfolk Covid-19 Athletic Guidelines
You must have a current physical, concussion form, Covid-19 form (all must be dated after 5/1/2020) and follow sign in Covid-19 protocols and procedures.
Sport Pre-season conditioning has started:
Mondays
Football - 4:00pm-6:30pm
Boys Soccer- 4:15pm- 5:45pm
Tuesdays
Track/Cross Country - 2:30pm-4:30pm
Baseball - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Football - 4:00pm-6:30pm
Boys Basketball - 5:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesdays
Football - 4:00pm-6:30pm
Boys Soccer - 4:15pm -5:45pm
Thursdays
Boys Basketball - 5:00pm-6:30pm
Coaches Contact Information
Baseball
Coach Butler
Football
Coach Archie
Boys Basketball
Coach Evans
Track/Cross Country
Coach Wynder
Boys Soccer
Coach Denny
Virginia High School League Approves Schedules
You can find the full VHSL Press Release HERE
Child Nutrition Services - All Students Eat Free
Elementary Schools
Bay View
Richard Bowling
Camp Allen
Chesterfield Academy
Coleman Place
Crossroads
Fairlawn
Ingleside
Jacox
Larchmont
Larrymore
Lindenwood
Little Creek Primary
Monroe
Ocean View
Oceanair
P.B. Young Sr.
Sewell’s Point
Sherwood Forest
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
St. Helena
Suburban Park
Tanner’s Creek
Tarrallton
W.H. Taylor
Tidewater Park
Willard
Middle and High Schools
Azalea Garden Middle
Blair Middle
Lake Taylor School
Northside Middle
Booker T. Washington High School
Granby High School
Norview High School
More information can be found HERE
Contact Us
Phone Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm
Physical Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Email: AskGranby@npsk12.com
Website: https://www.npsk12.com/ghs
Location: 7101 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, USA
Phone: 757-451-4110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GranbyHighComets