We have 2 weeks left in this 9 week grading period to excel in all areas
of learning. While most of our students are on target for promotion, a
few are not. We urge you to continue to work as a team with the school
to ensure that your child is maximizing their educational opportunities
each day. Our goal is success for every student, but we need your help
to make this a reality!! As always, please do not hesitate to call when
you have questions or concerns, main office 488-8436 or Guidance
488-4200.
Help Us Help Others --Griffin's Annual Food Drive
Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) is asking us to be a part of
their annual food drive by donating canned and/or boxed food items to
the school. Last year we were able to help feed over 27 families in the
Griffin community. If each adult and student at GMS will donate 3
items, we can do even more this year for our community. FFEA has
donated one box of Macaroni and Cheese to each homeroom; and, Ms. Lynn
has issued a challenge of a donut party for the homeroom who donates
more items than the office staff. Encourage your student to be a part
of the giving season!
Landscape Beautification Day at Griffin -Thank You Esposito Gardening
Center
Do you have a green thumb or just love to work in the garden? We are
looking for volunteers to help put some plants in the ground on December
13th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Esposito Gardening Center, one of our
Business Partners, has graciously donated $500.00 in plants to Griffin
and we have high hopes of getting them all planted that morning. So
come on out (bring your favorite garden tool) and help us beautify our
campus!
Early Release Days -- Dismissal Time: 11:20
Leon County Schools have designated December 17, 18, and 19 as Early
Release Days. Griffin's students are dismissed at 11:20 a.m.;
therefore, our adjusted schedule for those days is as follows:
First bell 7:20
First period 7:30-9:00
Second period 9:04-11:20, lunch
included
The classes your child will attend on each day are as follows:
1st period
2nd period
Wednesday, 12/17 A B
Thursday, 12/18 C D
Friday, 12/19 E F
If your child is a car rider, please be sure he/she is picked up at
11:20 as there are no after school activities. School buses will run
their regular routes.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Yearbook sponsors, Mr. Sheppard and Mrs. Sanders, are accepting baby
pictures of 8th graders who would like to be included in the 2008/2009
yearbook. Deadline is Friday, December 12th. Please be sure to submit a
copy of your favorite picture as there is a possibility that the picture
may not be returned and don't forget to write your name on the back.
Monday, December 8
*Cheerleaders Fundraiser, Walmart Gift Card Winner selected today
*1st Round Championship Playoff Girls Basketball GMS vs Montford MS @
6:00 p.m. in the GMS Tigers' Den, cost is $3.00
*Sonny's Restaurant Fundraiser, dine out at Sonny's tonight and GMS
receives a portion of the sales
Tuesday, December 9
*School Spelling Bee, 2:00, Mrs. O'Neill's room
*1st Round Boys Soccer @Messer Park, Opponent and time TBA
Wednesday, December 10
*Chorus performs at Old State Capitol
*Beta Club meets with Mr. Shulla
*Mini Mu Math Club meets with Mrs. Kirkpatrick
*Cheerleading Practice, Capital Circle NE, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
*Girls Championship Basketball @ Leon, 6:00 p.m., Teams TBA
*Boys Championship Soccer @ Leon, 5:30 p.m., Teams TBA
Thursday, December 11
*FCA will meet in Mrs. Bostic's room, 2:00
Friday, December 12
*6th grade Skating Field Trip
*7th grade Movie "Twilight" Field Trip
*8th grade Bowling Field Trip
*Annual Tiger Winter Jam, 6:00-8:00 p.m., cafeteria
More Important Dates
12/13 Landscape Beautification Day at Griffin, 8:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m
12/13 Mini Mu Math Competition
12/15-19 Science Fair Displayed in Media Center
12/16 Locker Clean Out Day
12/16 Chorus & Band Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m., Tigers'
Den Gymnasium
12/17-19 Early Release Days, Students dismissed at 11:20 a.m.
12/19 Winter Dance hosted by GMS Tiger Cheerleaders,
7:00-9:00 p.m., location on campus TBA
Crossing Guard Recruitment
If you are interested in becoming a Crossing Guard, the following
locations are in need.
1. Riley Elementary
2. Bell Vue Middle School
3. Gilchrist Elementary
4. Apalachee Elementary
5. Woodville Elementary
6. Buck Lake Elementary and Swift Creek Middle School
7. Desoto Trail Elementary
Crossing guards make $125.00 dollars a week for 2 hrs work a day (the
pay is $12.50 per hr).
Contact Sgt. Curtis Parker
Leon County Sheriff's Office
School Resource Deputy Section
850-921-5893
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