[cid:image006.png@01CFB265.242A0B90]Students have just one week before reporting back to school for the new school year. The only supplies we ask our students to bring on the first day are paper, pencils, folders and a binder. Students may also find it helpful to have a thumb drive. Because students are not issued lockers right away, book bags are not allowed on campus. When students have lockers they may bring a book bag and keep it in the locker during the school day.
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEON COUNTY HOLDS SPECIAL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS FOR CHILDREN
Students who will be entering kindergarten or 7th grade next school year must have certain immunization documentation on file at school before the start of the next school year. Parents are encouraged to get their children immunized now for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year!
The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (formerly known as the "Leon County Health Department") provides routine back-to-school immunizations, Monday through Friday, by appointment. In addition, in July the Health Department in Leon has scheduled four special, extended-hours immunization clinics targeting students, high school age and younger, needing immunizations for school attendance. Appointments can be made at Roberts & Stevens Clinic, 1515 Old Bainbridge Road.
To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, Immunization Program Office, at (850) 606-8020.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Students will not be allowed in classes until immunization requirements are met.
Don't Wait - Vaccinate Today!
Grandparents Program
The grandparents program is called "Grandparents as Parents" or GaP, for short. It is a support group for grandparents and other relatives raising another person's children. They meet on the last Wednesday of every month at the main public library downtown for a free catered luncheon at noon with an educational presentation, exhibits from community agencies, health screenings and access to representatives from DCF and legal services. But reservations are required so that they can have enough food for everyone! If you are interested in this program, call Karen Boebinger at 891-4027 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to make a reservation. They would LOVE to have anyone who is raising a relative's child join us for these lunches, or for a GaP family picnic, outing or holiday party.
[cid:image003.png@01CFA763.B4AAB140]
[cid:image005.png@01CFA763.B4AAB140]
Dress Code Policy Implementation
Students are reminded that our dress code policy remains the same. You are not permitted to wear house shoes, jeans with holes or rips above the knee (even if you have tights on underneath), see through shirts, camisoles or thin strapped tank tops cannot be worn as a shirt, anything worn underneath a vest or unzipped jacket must be within dress code (including camisoles), shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length, tank tops must not show cleavage and be 3 fingers in width. Tights or leggings cannot be worn as pants, jeggings can be worn with pockets on the back. Young men must have their jeans, pants or shirts on their waist at all times. Hats are not permitted, and hoods from hoodies cannot be worn on your head. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in 1 day of ISD on your 1st offense, 2 days on your 2nd offense, 3 days on your 3rd offense and OSS any time thereafter. Please see Mrs. Montgomery if you have questions or concerns.
BoxTops For Education
Visit boxtops4education.com to find ways to support Griffin MS as well as discovering a selection of coupons to save money on food purchases.
Pop-Tops For Ronald McDonald House
Don't forget to pop the tops off your aluminum cans and send them in to Griffin. We will donate all pop-tops to the Ronald McDonald House.
2014-2015 Calendar
(Dates may change and events will be added throughout the school year.)
Ongoing throughout the school year:
Everyday Waste Free Lunch, cafeteria, 11:30-1:00
Every Friday Recycle Curbside Pick Up, 9:25-9:50 a.m.
1st Monday of the Month SAC (6:00 p.m.) & PTO Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
Friday after 3rd Wednesday Faculty Meetings, 7:45 a.m.
Everyday Morning Band Rehearsals 8-8:45 a.m., for students without band class
2014
August
11 Teachers Report
15 Student Orientation
18 Students Report
25 Band/Chorus/Tigerettes Parent Kickoff Meeting 6-8:00 p.m. in band room, Mr. Singleton/Mrs. Jefferson sponsors
30 Football Jamboree: Nims vs Griffin, 12 noon, Cox Stadium
September
1 Labor Day - No School
2 Football, Griffin vs Montford, 7:30 p.m., Cox Stadium
9 Football, Griffin vs Cobb, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium
16 Football, Griffin vs Raa, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium
23 Football, Deerlake vs Griffin, 5:30 p.m., Chiles Stadium
25 6th Grade Health Screening, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., media center
26 History Makers Guest Presentation, 9:45-10:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Mrs. Marshall sponsor
30 Football, Fairview vs Griffin, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium
October
3 Fall Holiday - No School
7 Football, Swift Creek vs Griffin, 5:30 p.m., Chiles Stadium
14 Football, Griffin vs Nims, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium
17 End of 1st 9 weeks
20 Teacher Planning/Inservice Day - No School
22 Football, Championship Game Teams TBA, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m., Cox Stadium. Admission - $4.00
November
11 Veterans Day Holiday - No School
26- 28 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
December
17-19 Exam/Early Release days - Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
19 End of 2nd 9 weeks
20 Teacher Planning/Inservice Day - No School
22-31 Winter Holidays - No School
2015
January
1-2 Winter Holidays - No School
5 Teacher Planning/Inservice Day - No School
6 Students Return
16 School Geography Bee, 9:45-10:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Mrs. Marshall sponsor
19 Martin Luther King Holiday - No School
February FCAT Writing (Grade 8) Date TBA
5 School History Fair Website and Documentary Judging, 9:30-4:00, Media Center
6 School History Fair Performances and Exhibit, 9:30-4:00, Media Center
March
13 End of 3rd 9 weeks
16-20 Spring Break - No School
23 Teacher Planning/Inservice Day - No School
24 Students Return
April FCAT Reading, Math, Science
May
12 Band/Chorus Spring Concert - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
25 Memorial Day Holiday
28-29 Exam/Early Release Days - Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
June
1 Exam/Early Release Day - Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
Last Day of School/End of 4th 9 weeks
2-3 Teacher Planning/Inservice Days
Griffin Middle Information Technology School
800 Alabama Street
Tallahassee, Fl 32304
T: 850.617.5353
F: 850.617.5354
|
