10.16.06
“E” Week  National Book Month & The Month of Young Adolescents!
PTO Booster Drive continues! We are counting on YOU, Tigers!
Science Fest Team or Individual Project information due!
GVB Championship  5:30 PM at Chiles High School ($2.00)

10.17.06
Tackle Football v Fairview Middle 5:30 PM @ Cox Stadium ($3.00)

10.19.06
GBB Parent Meeting 6:15—6:45 PM in the Media Center

10.20.06
Character Counts Day

10.23.06
“A” Week  Red Ribbon Week!
Report Cards go home with each Tiger!
Science Fest Title Page due!

10.24.06
Cheerleading Clinic  6:00—9:00 PM at Swift Creek Middle School

10.25.06
Payment for individual pictures DUE!!!
Flag Football CHAMP Day at Tom Brown Park! Go, Tigers!
Tackle Football Championship  5:30 PM at Cox Stadium

10.26.06
GBB v Raa  6:00 PM in the Tiger’s Den

10.27.06
Individual Picture Retake Day! Smile, Tigers! :)

Tigers Take Note!
Parents—we need volunteers for our Kids Voting Booth! Please call Mrs.
Jones at 488.4200 to volunteer on November 7, 2006!

All Tigers are expected to read 30 minutes per day!

Red Ribbon Week Theme: I’ve Got Better Things to Do Than Drugs!

Our PTO Booster Drive continues! We need your help, Tigers!

Don’t forget Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 2:00
AM! Fall back, Tigers!

Where Do I Go with GEOGRAPHY?

“This land is your land…” This song rings truer if you study geography.
Geography is the study of relationships between people and places. It
encompasses physical science, environmental science, and social sciences,
including economics. The terrain of geography is so varied that geography
majors are among the most employable liberal-arts majors. So, where can
you go with geography?

Science Street:
Hydrologist—study water both at and below the Earth’s surface. Their work
helps in flood control and environmental conservation.
Meteorologist—they don’t just forecast the weather—they study it! They
focus on climate, atmospheric conditions, air pressure, wind systems, and
global warming.

Technology Terrain:
Cartographer—Where would we be without maps? LOST! Cartography is the
science and art of mapmaking. Most maps are drawn on computers using the
familiar grid of longitude and latitude lines. The government employees
cartographers  to make maps for various departments.
Remote Sensing Analyst—If you love checking out your neighborhood on
Google Maps you might enjoy a career as a remote sensing analyst. These
analysts interpret aerial photos and satellite images to help map large
areas. Analysts must be trained to identify a variety of land forms.

Business  Boulevard:
Real Estate Analyst—When a business is starting or growing, real estate
analysts research the physical geography and the demographics of various
areas to recommend the best location.
Market Researcher—Will banana flavored gum sell in Seattle? Businesses
need such information and market researchers can get it by studying the
buying habits and sales patterns in particular regions.

2006-2007 Duke Academic Talent Search Program News!
Congratulations to the following 7th grade Griffin Middle School students
who have earned a place in the Duke Academic Talent Search Program! These
students will have an opportunity to take the ACT or the SAT during this
school year! As you know, the ACT and the SAT are normally completed by
high school juniors and seniors! We are proud of our 2006-2007 Duke
Academic Talent Search Program students!

Marie A.
John  B.
Jennifer B.
Ethan B.
Audrey C. - H.
Brian C.
Amber C.
Byron C.
Al’aa D.
Tyler D.
Stephen D.
Katie D.
Dimitrius F.
Ashley F.
Stefon G.
Alison G.
Amy H.
Terence H.
Alexander J.
Jasmine L.
Andrew McT.
Onoride O.
Charles P.
Meagan P.
Trebor R.
Emmett R.
Helena R.
Thomas R.
Joshua S.
Jonathan S.
Nicholas S.
A.J. T.
Ashley W.
Derek W.
Taylor W.
Adam W.

Thanks also to Mrs. Gaskin for coordinating this program for our school!