There is still time to be successful in all subject areas. Keep checking webgrade, teacher sharepoint sites, schoolnotes.com and your child’s agenda book. We will continue to communicate our high expectations for all students with grades and getting to class on time. Students who have to make up assignments or need the media center for research projects may stay at the After School Library until 3:45, Tuesday – Thursday. If they are normally a bus rider, they may ride the after school bus home; if they do not ride the bus, parents need to provide transportation.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
“Enjoy the City” coupon books on sale through October 17 – Ms Bush and Successful Young Men & Women/Studio Production
Monday, October 6
Boys Soccer Tryouts – Must have shin guards and all paperwork turned in to participate
Girls Basketball Tryouts – Must have all paperwork turned in to participate.
Tackle Football practice with Mr. Bacon
GMS Volleyball vs Swift Creek @Griffin, 6:00 p.m.
SAC meeting, 6:00 p.m. in GMS media center (day has changed to 1st Monday of the month)
PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. in GMS media center (day has changed to 1st Monday of the month)
Tuesday, October 7
Health Screening, media center, 7:00-10:30 a.m.
Boys Soccer Tryouts – Must have shin guards and all paperwork turned in to participate
Girls Basketball Tryouts – Must have all paperwork turned in to participate.
Interest meeting for School Mascot, Cafeteria, 2:00 with Mrs. Griffin
GMS Tackle Football vs Belle Vue @Cox Stadium, 6:00 p.m.
After School Library Begins, 2:00-3:45, Students must have homework or research needs to participate.
Wednesday, October 8
Boys Soccer Tryouts – Must have shin guards and all paperwork turned in to participate
Girls Basketball Tryouts – Must have all paperwork turned in to participate.
Tackle Football practice with Mr. Bacon
After School Library Begins, 2:00-3:45, Students must have homework or research needs to participate.
Thursday, October 9
Grief Counseling Group, 9:00 a.m.
Boys Soccer Tryouts – Must have shin guards and all paperwork turned in to participate
Girls Basketball Tryouts – Must have all paperwork turned in to participate.
Tackle Football practice with Mr. Bacon
After School Library Begins, 2:00-3:45, Students must have homework or research needs to participate.
Friday, October 10
Science Project Title Page due to Science teachers
Spanish Club meets with Ms Kampert, 2:00-3:45
Successful Young Women with Ms Bush, 2:00-3:45
Cheerleader Snack Sale, 2:00-2:30 p.m., near bus ramp and outside main office
October 16 End of 9 weeks
October 17 Teacher Planning Day – No School
October 21 Student Picture Retakes
October 22 Chorus After School Rehearsal in Chorus Room, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
October 23 Fall Chorus Concert in Chorus Room, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Chorus members report at 6:30 p.m.
October 27 Report Cards Go Home
November 11 Veterans Day Holiday – No School
December 10 Chorus Sings at the Old State Capitol at 11:00 a.m. (transportation provided by the school)
All Griffin students should be busy working on their science projects. The project will be worth 300 points and will be considered 3 test grades. When doing their project, students must meet several deadlines. Students need to have a parent signature on their Science Project Grade Sheet by September 30th, a title page for their project by October 10th, a project procedure and materials list by October 14th and the completed final project is due December 8th. Written materials must be typed or neatly written in black ink. A backboard that can stand alone is required for a display of the project. No posters or poster boards will be accepted. If you have not seen a gold Science Project Grade Sheet, please ask your child so that you can sign it.
Thank you for your support,
The Griffin Middle School Science Department
2008/2009 Yearbooks
From October 4th to December 5th, students may add their school picture to the cover of their yearbook for $8.00 making the total price $43.00. Without the photo on the cover, yearbooks will continue to sell for $35.00 until they are sold out. Just a note, we did sell out last year, so make sure you reserve your yearbook now. Yearbooks will arrive in May 2009!
Studio Productions
Ms Bush is currently taking applications for Studio Productions Club for the 2008-2009 school year. If you like singing, dancing, acting, fundraising, ushering, building stages, and writing, then see Ms. Bush for an application today. This club meets weekly after school
Sports – Students must have paperwork – physical, activity sheet, HIPPA – turned in before they can participate in any sport including tryouts.
Flag Football -- see Mr. Bacon .for more information
Boys Soccer – Tryouts begin on Monday, see Mr. Gautney for more information
Girls Basketball – Tryouts begin on Monday, See Mr. Gilmore for more information
Congratulations to the members of our Boys and Girls Cross Country team. Thursday, they participated in the Middle School Cross Country Championships at Phipps Park and GMS Girls placed 2nd and GMS boys placed 3rd in Division 1A. GO GRIFFIN TIGERS!!
Thank you to Mr. Ronnie Crum, one of our dedicated parents, who has volunteered to be the GMS “Partners For Excellence” coordinator. Please contact him through the GMS office, 488-8436, if you would like to find out how your organization, business – large or small, or government agency can participate in this program. You may have the resources (human, financial or material) that could support Griffin’s quest for excellence. It is a terrific way to be involved with the school and provides opportunities for volunteering and mentoring. We look forward to your call!
Help Wanted: District Advisory Council (DAC) Representative
There is still a need for a parent to attend the District Advisory Council meetings and keep Griffin’s PTO’s voice heard at the district level. The DAC meets once a month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Howell Center on Pensacola Street. Please contact the school office, 488-8436, if you are interested in being Griffin’s DAC representative.