Tiger Team News
Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Carolyn Peterosn as our new Assistant
Principal for Curriculum. Mrs. Peterson is a veteran educator who will
certainly add so much to our already dynamic team of educators at Griffin
Middle School. She has most recently served as the Assistant Principal for
Curriculum at Nims Middle School. She has also worked at the district
level and in Gadsden County as a classroom teacher. I know you will be
happy that she is here to work with you and your child! Stop by and say
hello if time permits!

Hats off to Dr. Princess Palmer as she returns to the classroom to work
within our Pre-Advanced Placement Program. Dr. Palmer served Griffin
Middle School as our Assiatnt Principal for Curriculum during the 2004-
2005 school year. As you may recall, she has earned her National Board
Certification and is anxious to return to the classroom. We are fortunate
to have Dr. Palmer here at Griffin Middle School!

Happy Birthday, America!
How do you/did you celebrate July 4, 2005? The second president of the
United States, John Adams, had some suggestions. He wrote, "It ought to be
celebrated by pomp and parade, with... games, sports... bells, bonfires,
and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other..." Adams
had reason for his enthusiasm. The signers of the Declaration of
Independence were committing treason against Great Britain, and could have
been punished with death. But they took the risk and won freedom... an
accomplishment worthy of great celebration.

Remember to read and complete your math summer practice, Tigers! Have a
safe, restful and positive month!

Mrs. Michelle Gayle, Proud Principal of Griffin Middle School

Tigers, Mark Your Calendars..........
August 8, 2005   Tiger Team Teachers Return for Pre-Planning! We are
destined for another successful and positive year at Griffin Middle School!
August 12, 2005  Orientation for New Tigers  10:00 - 11:30 AM
                 "A" period classes posted for all Tigers!
                 Transportation routes posted!

August 15, 2005  Welcome back, Tigers! School begins at 8:20 AM
                 Please reveiw and sign your child's agenda book page each
                 night! Parental involvement is valued and expected!
                 Tigers are expected to read 30 minutes each night!
August 19, 2005  First Friday Newsletter goes home with each Tiger!

Week of August 22, 2005 Summer Math Assignments Due! Please see your
mathematics teacher for more information.

August 23, 2005  Mandatory Griffin Middle School Parent Meeting  TIME: TBA


Week of August 29, 2005 Summer Reading Tests/Projects Due! Please see your
language arts teacher for more information.

September 5, 2005  Labor Day - No School
September 6, 2005  SAC meets at 6:00 PM in the Media Center
                   PTO meets at 7:00 PM in the Media Center
                   All parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
September 8, 2005  Middle School Open House Night  6:30 - 7:30 PM
September 12, 2005 GVB vs. Swift Creek    6:00 PM @ Swift Creek
September 13, 2005 Progress Alerts go home with each Tiger
September 14, 2005 GVB vs. Nims           6:00 PM @ Nims
September 15, 2005 Cross Country Meet @ Chiles High  10:30 AM
September 17, 2005 Middle School Football Jamboree  9:00 AM at Cox Stadium
                   Griffin vs. Deerlake - Gooooooooo Tigers!
September 19, 2005 GVB vs. Ft. Braden     6:00 PM at Ft. Braden
September 20, 2005 Writes Upon Request Grades 6th, 7th and 8th
                   Griffin vs Fairview    5:30 PM at Cox Stadium
September 21, 2005 GVB vs. Fairview       6:00 PM in the Tiger's Den
September 26, 2005 GVB vs. Deerlake       6:00 PM in the Tiger's Den
September 27, 2005 Griffin vs Nims        5:30 PM at Cox Stadium
September 28, 2005 GVB vs. Belle Vue      6:00 PM in the Tiger's Den
September 29, 2005 Cross Country Meet@Everhart 10:45 AM