The effects of bullying are so devastating and profound that Griffin takes a firm stand on a no-bullying policy. Our students have been exposed to a bullying prevention program in their homeroom classes since October. We intend to give our students the information they need to effectively recognize forms of bullying and how to report bullying. The students have watched videos, participated in homeroom activities and a poster contest. Talk with your child about the things they have learned and let them know that you support our anti-bullying message and are committed to our program’s success.

Griffin Middle School will be getting a Builder’s Club! The Builder’s Club is sponsored through Kiwanis International Service Organization. The club will offer activities that will encourage team-building, leadership skills, and assist in gaining volunteer hours. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Builders Club, you may stop by guidance and pick up more information.

The quarterly “Popcorn and A Movie” activity will take place on Tuesday, April 27th @ 4:00PM. It will be for those students who made honor roll and had good citizenship for this past three weeks. If students have not already done so, they will need to stop by guidance and pick up a permission form by the end of the day.

Ms. King will be assisting students to complete their EPEPS Tuesday, May 4th through Thursday, May 6th. If you have not completed or started on Epep, you will need to stop by and make an appointment to complete it during your elective period. You may begin signing up today.

It’s that time again! The Annual Honors Banquet will be on Tuesday, May 25th @ the Civic Center @ 11:00 a.m. Letters for those students who will be participating will go out next Monday.

Summer Camps – Griffin will offer 5 different camps this summer:

21^st Century Program – June 14 – July 22, Monday – Thursday; 8-12 noon, transportation, breakfast and lunch are provided. There is no fee for this program.
Technology Camp – June 14-17; 9-1 p.m., $80 per week
Basketball Camp – June 14-17, 21-24, July 12-15, 19-22, 26-29; 9-1:00 p.m., $40 per week
Pre-AP Orientation Camp – July 12-15; 9-1:00 p.m., $80 per week
Cheerleading (Current Griffin Cheerleaders ONLY) – July 27-29, Aug 3-5, 9-12; 8-3:00 p.m. $160

Watch for sign up forms soon!

Upcoming Events at Griffin:

April 26 GMS Girls Softball vs Swift Creek, Belle Vue Field, 7:30 p.m.
April 26 5^th Graders Visit Griffin Middle School
Apr 27,28,29 6^th Graders Visit the Challenger Center, watch for more information
April 27 Middle School Championship Meet, Godby HS, 5:30 p.m.
April 27 Popcorn and A Movie, 4:00 p.m., permission forms in Guidance
April 28 GMS Girls Softball 1^st Round Playoffs, Time TBA, Belle Vue Field
April 30 21^st Century Extended Year Program Applications Due – No cost; breakfast, lunch and transportation is provided; programs ends July 22nd, contact Mr. Nero

April 30 Cheerleader End of Year trip to Busch Gardens, Tampa, departs 5:00 a.m., returns 12:00 a.m.
April 30 Tropical Smoothie Café Spirit Night at Ocala Street location, 4-9:00 p.m. Look for flyers to come home during the week of the event. The flyer is also attached below.
May 3 6^th & 7^th grade End of Year Field trip money due ($35.00)
May 4 Writes Upon Request
May 4-6 EPEP – if you (8^th graders) need to complete your EPEP, see Ms King in Guidance
May 5 Girls Softball 1A Division Championship, 6:00 p.m., Location TBA
May 5 Interim Progress Reports
May 3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week – Thank your teachers this week!
May 7 Last Day for Students to check out books from Media Center
May 7 7^th Grade Awards Assembly
May 7 Blue Pop Friday – Cheerleader Fundraiser, Cheerleaders will sell ice cream from Brusters Ice Cream Shop
May 7, 8 8^th grade End of Year trip to Universal Studios Gradventure, Orlando, departs 10:00 a.m., returns 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8
May 11 Waste-Free Lunch Day at Griffin MS
May 14 6^th grade Awards Assembly, 9:30-11:30 a.m., cafeteria, Parents are invited.
May 14 All Media Center books due
May 15 All Sports Award Banquet, GMS Cafeteria, Time TBA
May 18 Spring Band & Chorus Concert, Gymnasium, 7:00 p.m.
May 16-22 National Educational Bosses Week – Thank your Principal and Assistant Principals this week!
May 21 6^th & 7^th grade End of Year trip to Busch Gardens, Tampa – departs 3:30 a.m., returns 11:00 p.m.
May 25 Honors Banquet, Civic Center, 11-1:30 p.m.
May 27 Cici’s Pizza Spirit Night at Ocala Street location 5-9:00 p.m. Look for flyers to come home the week of the event.
May 27 8^th Grade Celebration, Godby HS @6:00 p.m., Certificates will be presented and teachers will honor two students: one for academic achievement and one for outstanding citizenship. Joshua Berrian, a former Griffin Student, will be our speaker for the evening. We are looking forward to the evening’s festivities.
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday
June 2-4 Early Release Days, Students dismissed at 1:20 p.m.
June 4 Last Day of School
June 14 21^st Century Extended Year Program begins, 8 a.m. – noon, Monday thru Thursday, No cost, Breakfast, lunch and transportation provided.
June 15 Report Cards Ready for Parents
July 22 Last Day of 21^st Century Extended Year Program

Community Crime Prevention Program

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fundraiser - Friday, April 30, 5-9:00 p.m., Ocala Road (next to Publix)

Helping has never been so easy or so much fun! Instead of going to some other restaurant for dinner, simply stop

by the Ocala Road Tropical Smoothie Cafe’ on Friday, April 30, anytime between 5:00pm - 9:00pm and have

some great food for a great cause! When placing your order, please make sure to hand over this flier and

Tropical Smoothie Cafe’ will donate up to 20% of our sales to the cause. It’s that easy!

*SPECIAL GIFT: Anyone redeeming this flier will also receive a Buy One Get One Free coupon, good during

their next visit!

Print out this flyer and share with family and friends!