Granby Education Foundation

10/29/2026

Books, authors, and a little bit of raffle magic!

The 4th annual Granby Children’s Book Festival is coming to Granby Memorial Middle School on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and GEF is proud to be part of the fun.

We’re sponsoring the Book Bundle Raffles by purchasing the books for the bundles, and a GEF volunteer will be at the table cheering kids on.

Here’s how it works: children chat with authors about their books and collect raffle tickets along the way. The more authors they meet, the more chances they have to win a specially curated bundle of books to take home. It’s a wonderful way to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help kids see themselves as part of the reading community.

Stop by our table and say hello! Please visit this link: https://www.granby-ct.gov/492/Annual-Events to learn more! Annual Events - Granby Children’s Book Festival.

Love supporting moments like this in our community? Become a GEF supporter and help us fund creative learning experiences for Granby students.

Visit www.granbyeducationfoundation.org/ to learn how to give or get involved.

10/27/2026

All Voices Belong AAC is now installed at Kelly Lane Primary School!

With the support of a grant from the Granby Education Foundation (GEF), the Kelly Lane playground now has a permanent AAC communication board! The timing is perfect: October is AAC Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many ways people communicate and build communities where everyone has a voice. Learn more at www.ussaac.org.

Designed to bring us closer to a world where everyone communicates with fewer boundaries. Words like go, stop, help, my turn, and let’s play are now within reach for every child, including students who use AAC, have speech and language differences, or are learning English.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kimberly Mattil, M.S., CCC-SLP, whose vision made this possible.

Thank you to our GEF donors and Board for working together to bring this new way to communicate to our community. Because of you, every voice belongs on the Kelly Lane playground.

Pictured, left to right: Kathryn Weingartner, Director of Pupil Services; Kimberly Loveland, Kelly Lane Principal; Elle Kowal, GEF Vice-Chair; Kimberly Mattil, Speech-Language Pathologist and grant submitter; and Jennifer Miller, SPED Chair.

10/26/2026

Big ideas are taking shape at Kelly Lane Primary School

We are excited to support this creative literacy program for nearly 400 Pre-K to Grade 2 students.

Thanks to your generous donations, GEF is providing a $750 grant for extra books, magnetic poetry kits, inspirational pencils, and creative supplies that bring Peter H. Reynolds' Create Bravely https://www.reynoldstlc.org/socialemotional stories to life.

Creativity. Self-expression. Resilience. Mindfulness. Learning. Create Bravely, Kelly Lane!

Curious about our work? Learn more and get involved at www.granbyeducationfoundation.org.

10/22/2026

Trick or treat, Granby!

This past Sunday, the Granby Education Foundation joined the Halloween Trunk or Treat fun at the beautiful Salmon Brook Park, and what an afternoon it was.

Supporting our community and seeing all those smiling faces made our day.

Trick or treats for all!

10/01/2026

The Granby Education Foundation is excited to partner with Granby Artists by awarding a grant in support of their 25th Anniversary, a creativity-filled hometown event! Our support helps provide the canvas for creativity to flourish, with opportunities designed to ignite imagination, encourage community participation, and open the door to the arts for all.

Join friends and neighbors on Sunday, October 4, as Holcomb Farm transforms into an interactive, imaginative space.

📍 Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT 06090
🕛 Showcase, 12:00 to 5:00 pm, free entry
🎶 Celebration, 5:00 to 7:30 pm, $20 per person, with live music by Avenue
Groove and a dessert buffet from Julien's and Lost Acres Orchard and Bakery

Congratulations to Granby Artists on 25 years of bringing our community together through art. We hope you can join the fun. Bring your friends and family, and create something together!

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/oct-4th-2026-tickets-granby-artists-25th-anniv-celebration

Visit https://www.granbyeducationfoundation.org/ to learn more about the Granby Education Foundation and how to donate, so together we can keep supporting grants like this one across our town.

09/18/2026

🎶 Bringing Music and Art to All 🎶

At the Granby Education Foundation, we believe music and art enrich lives at every age, and this late summer and early fall, we were proud to help bring live performances right to our neighbors at Stony Hill Village-Granby Homes For Seniors!

Through this supported music series, GEF brought talented local performers like Sazzy Brass and Jeff Blaney to the Community Room, sharing everything from soulful jazz and R&B classics to original singer-songwriter tunes and even Celtic music.

This is just one way GEF nourishes educational excellence and creative expression for people of all ages right here in Granby. From classroom grants to community arts programming, your support helps us keep opportunities like these going strong.

Want to learn more about GEF and how we support the Granby community? Visit granbyeducationfoundation.org

Interested in supporting us? Give here: https://www.granbyeducationfoundation.org/giving-overview



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09/15/2026

We had a great time at the Holcomb Hoedown!

GEF was proud to co-sponsor this year's Holcomb Hoedown, and watching kids light up over Riverside Reptiles' scaly, slithery friends was one of the best parts of the day.

Moments like these are exactly what we mean when we say we're invested in learning that happens outside the classroom, whether it's a hands-on encounter with a snake or a new idea sparked in a Granby classroom.

Since 2000, the Granby Education Foundation has raised private funds to support innovative educational initiatives for people of all ages in Granby, filling gaps that school budgets can't always reach. Community events like the Hoedown remind us why that work matters.

Know an educator or community member with a great idea? GEF Community Grants, Arts Endowment Grants, and Mini Grants (up to $750, quick turnaround) are open to proposals that bring dynamic learning to life. Applicants must be affiliated with a nonprofit organization. Learn more and apply at https://www.granbyeducationfoundation.org/.

Thank you Holcomb Farm for another wonderful Hoedown!



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Riverside Reptiles Education Center

09/01/2026

Wishing all of our Granby students and educators a wonderful start to the new school year!

Here's to curiosity, growth, and another year of learning together.

08/29/2026

We are excited to support our community through enriching and engaging learning experiences. The Holcomb Hoedown at Holcomb Farm is one example of how we help impact and support Granby. We hope to see you there!

A big thank you to the Granby Education Foundation for supporting our work and sponsoring the 2026 Holcomb Hoedown! ❤️ Through their sponsorship of our Riverside Reptiles shows, 🦎 GEF is helping give attendees of all ages the opportunity to learn about the reptiles and amphibians that call our rivers, meadows, and forests home.
 
We’re especially grateful for GEF’s commitment to educational enrichment for people of all ages and their recognition of the power of hands-on learning and community connection. Thank you, GEF, for investing in our community and helping us grow!

09/19/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jenny Emery this past weekend. A former member of the Granby Education Foundation, Jenny served for many years as our Board of Education liaison, supporting our grants process and championing educational innovation.

Jenny loved Granby and gave so much of herself to our community. Her impact will be long remembered, and our hearts are with her family and friends.💜💜