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Understanding Star Early Literacy: What Parents Need to Know
At Granada Day School, we use Renaissance Star Early Literacy to track how the VPK students are growing in essential early literacy skills. This short, computer-based test gives teachers quick and accurate information—without taking away from valuable...
Grandparents Celebration 2025: A Morning of Love and Gratitude
On Friday, September 5, 2025, Granada Day School welcomed grandparents from across our community for a morning filled with joy, gratitude, and family connection. The Grandparents Celebration has quickly become one of the most treasured events of the year,...
Parent Volunteer Meeting: Building Community at GDS
At Granada Day School, parent involvement plays an important role in shaping the heart of our community. On Monday, August 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, we are hosting a Parent Volunteer Meeting to share how families can take part in serving...
We’re Ready to Welcome You Back! 🎉
First Day of School – August 14, 2025 The 2025–2026 school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you and your child back to Granada Day School! From the moment you arrive on Thursday morning, our team will be ready with warm smiles, cheerful signs,...
Teachers Gear Up for an Exciting New School Year at Granada Day School
Last week, our teachers traded their summer flip-flops for lesson plans and classroom decorations. Teacher Work Week was all about preparing for the year ahead, and the energy in our halls was contagious. From arranging colorful reading corners to...
Summer Camp 2025 Recap: Faith, Fun, and Friendship at Granada Day School
This summer at Granada Day School was one to remember. With laughter echoing through the hallways, colorful crafts on every wall, and the joyful energy of little feet running toward new adventures each morning, our Leap Ahead Summer Camp 2025 was packed with...
What Do You Learn in Preschool? Just Ask Our Summer Dancers!
At Granada Day School, learning doesn’t stop for summer. It simply moves in new ways. This season, our partnership with JM Dance Studio is giving children in preschool and elementary the chance to explore creativity, movement, and self-expression right on campus. It’s...
What Do Preschoolers Learn in Sports? Our Soccer Program Has the Answer
At Granada Day School, we believe early childhood is the best time to build healthy habits, explore new skills, and grow in character. Our Summer Soccer with TLT Sports enrichment is a new way we’re helping children do just that. Open to fully...
What Do Preschoolers Learn in Art Class? Our Friday Enrichment Has the Answer
At Granada Day School, we know preschoolers learn best when they’re hands-on, curious, and engaged. That’s exactly what they experience during our K.E. Art for Kids enrichment program. This weekly class is designed for children ages 3 to 6 who are fully potty-trained...
How Summer Tennis Helps Our Students Grow On and Off the Court
At Granada Day School, we believe learning happens in many forms. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the playground, or out on the court, each experience can help shape children in meaningful ways. That’s why we’re so excited about our Summer...
🚀 Space Week Recap – An Out-of-This-World Experience! 🌙
A Space Adventure to RememberLeap Ahead Summer Camp | Week 2 Highlights This past week at Leap Ahead Summer Camp truly was out of this world. Our little astronauts suited up for Space Week, diving into the wonder of God's universe and using their imaginations to...
Week 1 at Camp: A Wildly Wonderful Start
Leap Ahead Summer Camp – Wild Wild West What a fun first week we had! Campers arrived with big smiles, ready for adventure, and we jumped right into all things Wild Wild West. From the moment they walked through the doors, it felt like summer had...
Leap Ahead Summer Camp at Granada Day School
Summer at Granada Day School isn’t just a break from the classroom. It’s a special time for kids to grow, explore, and deepen their faith through our Leap Ahead Summer Camp. From June 16 to August 1, 2025, we’re offering a summer filled with purpose, fun, and...
Celebrating Growth: What Makes Our VPK & Kindergarten Graduation Special
At Granada Day School, we believe childhood milestones are worth celebrating. That’s why our VPK Certificate Ceremony and Kindergarten Graduation on June 3, 2025, is such an important day for our students, families, and teachers. This isn’t just a graduation. It’s a...
A Milestone Worth Celebrating: The Silver Ceremony at GDS
Each spring, the halls of Granada Day School fill with excitement, anticipation, and a touch of wonder. It’s the season of milestones. Our youngest students prepare to take a big step forward in their journey of growth and learning. This year, we’re marking that...