It's "A" Week in Tigerland!  ABCDEF

Stay tuned on Monday, August 29, 2005 for the unveiling of our new Griffin
Middle School website!

Yearbook Bargain Days
Yearbook Bargain Days will be observed next week, Thursday and Friday,
September 1st and 2nd.  The 2006 Yearbook will sell for $35 when it arrives
in May. However, during Bargain Days, students may pre-purchase the 2006
yearbook for the great price of $25.  This price includes a free name stamp
on the front cover (another $5 value).  Students are to submit payment to
their homeroom teacher by next Friday, September 2, 2005.  Students should
be aware that due to a limited amount of books ordered, extra books might
not be available in May. Make checks payable to Griffin Middle School. Get
your 2006 Yearbook today!



After School Activities  August 29—September 2, 2005   2:50—4:30 PM

Activity  When  Sponsor
Tackle Football  T-F  Hankerson
Cheerleaders Tryouts M  Williams
Co-ed Cross Country M, W, F  Jones
Step Team  T, Th  Jones
Girls Volleyball T, Th, F Sanders



From the Principal, Mrs. M. Gayle

This has been a Tiger-riffic week! Our students will receive their agenda
books on Monday, August 29 2005. Please remember to review these books each
evening. Use the books as a way to communicate with your child’s teachers,
and sign the agenda book each evening. This book is an excellent
communication and organizational tool for our students. The first agenda
book is provided by the school. The second agenda book will be sold to your
child for $6.00. All students MUST have an agenda book at all times!

 I would like to thank all parents, supporters and students for
making our Mandatory Parent Meeting a huge success! We had over 800 people
in attendance. Our teachers were delighted to share their program goals,
student centered activities and innovative plans for this school year with
you. I received so many parent comments that the evening was well organized
and a good use of time. Our students were proud to introduce their parents
to our teachers and administrators. It was a great evening thanks to you!

 Finally, I would like to encourage you to support our PTO Fall
Fundraiser. Please look over the contents of this catalog and make plans to
show it to friends, family members and co-workers. Our fundraiser will end
on September 9, 2005 so let’s get busy, parents! Have a safe and positive
weekend, Tigers!


Counselors’ Corner - Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Gitlin (488.4200)

Students in the middle grades have a lot to think about. Most of them can
tell you all the lyrics to all of their favorite songs. They know the
telephone numbers of their friends (and their friends’ friends). But can
they remember what they’re supposed to do for math class tomorrow? Not
likely. Helping students in the middle grades learn how to organize
themselves is one of the biggest challenges facing parents and schools. But
there are some ways you can help:

Have a regular place for homework. This location should be well lit, quiet
and stocked with the necessary supplies to complete assigned  homework.

Get in a homework routine. It’s also best to have a regular time to do
homework.

Set goals. At the start  of every homework  session, have your child look
through his/her agenda book to establish what needs to be done.  Now check
off everything as your child completes it. At the end of the homework time,
make sure everything goes back into the book bag, which gets placed near
the door.

  Griffin Middle School  2005-2006 School Improvement Plan Summary Draft
      Parent, student and community input due by 09.02.05 at 4:00 PM

Goal 1: To increase the reading and information processing skills for all
students at Griffin Middle School.

Goal 2: To increase the mathematical skills of all students at Griffin
Middle School.

Goal 3: To increase the knowledge and performance of science skills of all
students at Griffin Middle School.

Goal 4: To increase the problem solving, creative, analytical, critical
thinking and leadership skills of all students at Griffin Middle School.

Goal 5: To continue success in written communication skills of all students
at Griffin Middle School.

Goal 6: To maintain a safe and caring environment that supports effective
teaching and learning within the Griffin Middle School community.

Goal 7: To provide opportunities for parents and community members to
become active partners in the education of all Griffin Middle School
students.

Input can be delivered to the school’s front office or emailed to Michelle
Gayle at [log in to unmask], Vicki Register at
[log in to unmask], or Juliane Thomas at
[log in to unmask] .
Thank you for your continued support of excellence in education at Griffin
Middle School!