It’s “E” week in Tigerland! EFCDAB
               Review & sign agenda book pages each night!

01.l1.05
* Report Card Pick-up Night 6:00—6:30 PM  Media Center
* 6th Grade Parent Meeting 6:00—6:30 PM   Media Center

01.12.05
Report Cards go home with all Tigers!

01.13.05
* BBB v Raa  6:30 PM in the Tiger’s Den

10.14.05
* 6th Grade Tropicana Speech Contest

01.17.05
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday—No School

Hats Off to Our Tiger Team Members!

Please join us as we congratulate the following Tiger Team members:

Mrs. Kerri Anderson
Griffin’s 2004-2005
Glen-Howell
Distinguished Minority
Educator of the Year

Mrs. Dixie Folsom
Griffin’s 2004-2005
School Related
Employee of the Year

Mrs. Vicki Register, NBCT
Griffin’s 2004-2005
Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Janie Sessions
Mrs. Sessions is retiring today (01.07.05) after 18 years of dedicated
service to our school!

Message From the Principal, Mrs. Michelle Gayle

     Happy New Year, Tigers! Our 2005 calendar year has started off on such
a positive and productive note. We started the week by setting goals for
the 3rd nine weeks in each classroom. All Tigers attended a Back to
Excellence Assembly on Tuesday, January 4, 2005.  Teachers and
administrators reviewed school rules, promotional requirements, dress code
expectations and set the stage for putting everything in place to earn  no
less than a level 3 on FCAT Reading, Mathematics and Science. Eighth grade
students were also given the task to earn no less than a level 4 on the
FCAT Writing test. Our students received the information in a positive way
and the sky is the limit for our success during this second semester.
 Our PTO met on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Media
Center. They have so many volunteer opportunities that are coming up where
help is needed to make these events successful. Please call the office
(488.4200) and let us know if you would like to volunteer for our Annual
Silent Auction or our Annual Family Fun Day.
 Finally, I would like to thank each and every family for their
continued support of our school. As of Monday, January 10, 2004, we have 20
school days until FCAT Writing and Writes Upon Request. We have 33 school
days until FCAT Reading, Math and Science.  Please continue to encourage
your child to work hard each day in each classroom! Do not hesitate to call
upon me if I can be of help to you. Have a positive week!

Other Tiger Team Announcements……

Hats off to all who participated in the 2005 Spelling Bee ! Congratulations
to our Griffin Middle School Spelling Bee winner—Maggie T.! We would also
like to recognize Amber H. who is our runner-up this year! Hats off to our
teacher leaders who coordinated this event—Mrs. O’Neill, Mrs. Bunn and Ms.
Henry! The District Spelling Bee takes place on January 13, 2005 at
Rickards High School.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly presents “Charm School” for
selected Lady Tigers! This event is by invitation only and it takes place
on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 2:30—4:30 PM. Please see Ms. Bush or Mrs.
Jones for additional information.

Tigers are expected to read 30 minutes each day! Readers are Leaders at
Griffin Middle School!

             Congratulations to our 2004-2005 All State Participants

Chorus: Desiree G., Loren C., and Taneria A.
Mr. Whitfield, Director
Band: Nolan M.
Mr. White, Director

Save This Date:             FCAT Parent Night
                        Tuesday, January 18, 2005
                               6:30—7:30 PM
                               Media Center