Please join Leon County Schools Superintendent Bill Montford
& partners at a Town Hall Meeting

Topic for the Evening-
OBESITY: A Community Looking at Solutions

February 5, 2004
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
City Commission Chambers - City Hall

A Message from the Principal, Mrs. Michelle Gayle
Wow! Griffin Middle School is on the move this week! Our students had an
opportunity to interact with Representative Loranne Ausley and Attorney
General Charlie Crist this week. Both Representative Ausley and Attorney
General Crist commented that our students are focused, have a solid
understanding of world events and are destined for success. Special thanks
are also extended to Mr. Rufus Brown (#7 on the FSU Football Team) and
Leeann Newton (from Guaranty National Bank). Mr. Brown joined our
Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Wednesday to share some inspiring words
and stories from his life. He was also inspired by our students and all of
the great things that they are accomplishing! Ms. Newton spoke to Mrs.
Register’s mathematics classes about the aspects of banking including
investing money for their future. Way to go, Tigers!
I am pleased to introduce two “new” members of our Tiger Team. Ms. Mary
Geipel has joined us as a 7th grade math teacher. Ms. Geipel is just like
one of the family as she completed her practicum experiences and her
student teaching at Griffin Middle School. Ms. Geipel is doing a fine job!
Mrs. Carla Nolan is no stranger to our Tiger Team as she is coming home
after working for a publishing company for two years. Mrs. Nolan is
teaching reading and working with small groups of students who need
additional assistance in the area of reading. Join me in welcoming these
professionals to our awesome Tiger Team!
Finally, congratulations are extended to our Brain Bowl team! They competed
with other area middle schools this week and did a fine job as they
defeated Ft. Braden and Aucilla Middle School. The high scorers for Griffin
Middle were Tyler Vickery and Shawn Cole.  As always, please do not
hesitate to call upon me at 488.8436 or email me at
[log in to unmask] Have a positive week!

February is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Griffin Middle School loves & appreciates our many volunteers,
mentors & partners!
The care that you provide inspires and uplifts,
and your commitment to Griffin Middle School is a greatly valued gift!
We’re grateful we can count on you to always do your part.
For making a better tomorrow today, Griffin thanks you from the heart!

It’s “A” Week  - ABCDEF
02.02.04
* Team and Club Picture Day for the yearbook
* Stock Market game begins in Mrs. Register’s, Mrs.Osborne’s and Mr. Rich’s
classrooms! Good luck!
* BBB v Swift Creek  6:30 @ Swift Creek Middle

02.03.04   Parents, get involved at Griffin Middle School!
* SAC Meeting 6:00 PM in the Media Center
* Band Parents Meeting 6:30 PM in the Media Center
* Studio Production Club Meeting 6:45 PM in the Chorus Room
* PTO Meeting 7:00 PM in the Media Center

02.04.04
* GSOC v Swift Creek 6:00 PM @ Tom Brown Park

02.05.04
* FCAT Practice Testing during “C” period
* BBB v Belle Vue  6:30 PM in the Tiger’s Den
* Parents Check & Sign Agenda Books

02.06.04  School Spirit Day- Gooooooo, Tigers!
* Show your Tiger Team Spirit by wearing Blue & White!
* School Fieldtrip to FSU Ruby Diamond Auditorium

Important Message from our Leon County School Board

Leon County Schools offer a diversity of educational opportunities to
students. With a variety of programs in place, parents can seek the best
place for their children to learn. The deadline to apply for changing
schools is March 1, 2004. If you are interested in knowing more about the
Leon County School Choice Program, call the Leon County Schools
Reassignment Office at 487.7546 or 414.5160. You may also visit us on the
web at www.planning.leon.k12.fl.us


School Advisory Council Agenda
Tuesday, February 3, 2004
6:00 PM/ Media Center

Opening & Agenda Review
SAC Minutes
District Advisory Council Minutes
Principal’s Report
2003-04 SIP Interim Report
School Policy Issues & Concerns
New Business
Meeting Adjournment