February is Black History Month – See if you can answer our Friday Black History Question:
She is a chemical engineer, scientist, physician, teacher and astronaut, and has a wide range of experience in technology, engineering, and medical research. In addition to her extensive background
in science, she is well-versed in African and African-American Studies, speaks fluent Russian, Japanese, and Swahili, as well as English and is trained in dance and choreography. She shared her abilities in Sierra Leone and Liberia, West Africa as the area
Peace Corps medical officer. Upon completion of her Peace Corps duties, she enrolled in graduate classes in engineering and applied to NASA for admission.
She became the fifth black astronaut, the first black female astronaut in NASA history and logged 190 hours, 30 minutes, 23 seconds in space, making her the first African-American woman in space.
Can you name this person?
(Answer is at bottom of list serve.)
FCAT Writing for 8th Grade Students –
Tuesday, February 28th
All 8th
graders need to be in class – no shadowing today
8th Graders will be taking the FCAT Writing test on Tuesday. Please read the following information and share with your child. We are announcing this everyday in the
morning and afternoon so that all students are aware of the state guidelines for test taking.
Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found with ANY electronic devices during testing, even if they are turned off, their tests will be invalidated. The best practice would be for students to leave
devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing. For those students who do bring them to school, the school will have students turn off their cell phones or any other electronic device, collect and secure them.
Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. No exceptions will be made once the student
leaves the school’s campus.
Student Pledge—Students will be asked to sign a pledge prior to testing indicating that they will not give or receive unauthorized help during the test. If students are caught cheating or irregular answer patterns
are detected during scoring, their tests will be invalidated.
Girl Scout Summer Camp Program
Lunch Menu for the Week: (Choice of White or Flavored Lowfat Milk or Skim Milk served with meals)
Monday 2/27 Entrée: Beef & Bean Burrito, Deli Sub, Cheese Pizza
Sides: California Blend Vegetables, Breaded Okra, French Fries, Assorted Fresh Fruits/Fruit Cups
Salad Meal: Chicken Salad
Tuesday 2/28 Entrée: Chicken Sandwich, Deli Wrap, Italian Cheese Bread
Sides: Tossed Salad, Green Peas, French Fries, Assorted Fresh Fruits/Fruit
Cups
Salad Meal: Chef Salad
Wednesday 2/29 Entrée: Turkey & gravy with roll, Deli Sub, Cheese Pizza
Sides: Fresh Collard Greens, Carrot Coins, Mashed Potatoes, Assorted
Fresh Fruits/Fruit Cups
Salad Meal: Yogurt Plate or Chef Salad
Thursday 3/1 Entrée: Chicken Tenders w/ roll, Deli Wrap, Italian Cheese Bread
Sides: Tossed Salad, Candied Carrot Coins, French Fries, Assorted Fresh Fruits/Fruit Cups
Salad Meal: Taco Salad
Friday 3/2 Entrée: Sliders, Deli Sub, Grilled Chicken wrap
Sides: Steamed Broccoli, Whole Kernel Corn,
French Fries, Assorted Fresh Fruits/Fruit Cups
Salad Meal: Crispy Popcorn Chicken Salad
Important Message for Parents of Sixth Grade Students: Don’t Wait – Immunize Now!
In addition to all other required school immunizations, children entering seventh grade must have on file at school documentation of one dose of tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine (Tdap). The Tdap vaccine is typically
given at 11 – 12 years of age. If your child has not yet received the Tdap vaccine, please have your child immunized as soon as possible and return the necessary documentation – the Florida Certification of Immunization (DH 680 form) -- to your child’s
school. If your child already received the Tdap vaccine, please bring the new DH 680 form to your child’s school as soon as possible.
Immunizations needed for school attendance may be received from your child’s private doctor or free of charge at the Leon County Health Department. During the winter holidays from school, the Leon County
Health Department will be providing two special immunization clinics targeting preteens needing immunizations for 7th grade entry. Please call the Leon County Health Department at (850) 606-8020 to schedule an
appointment for one of the special clinics which will take place at the Roberts & Stevens Clinic, 1515 Old Bainbridge Road.
All children receiving immunizations through the Health Department must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. When taking your child for immunizations, please bring a copy of your child’s complete immunization
record.
Send in your BOXTOPS now. Our PTO is getting ready to send in our Boxtops we have collected and she needs yours now.
Visit this website and earn boxtop points (equal to money) for Griffin by sitting at your computer. It’s that easy.
Attached is a complete list of products which carry the BoxTops logo. Each BoxTops logo earns cash for our school. Just clip the logo and send it to the school.
Click & Earn BoxTops – No Purchase Necessary
MyCokeRewards – Send in Your bottle caps and we will enter the information for Griffin to receive points!
You can donate points, see Griffin’s total points, view our wish list, and search for fun ways to get involved. Click below to get started.
Save Your Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Griffin students and staff have been donating pop tabs to the Tallahassee Ronald McDonald House for several years. This is an easy way to contribute to a worthy charity. Save your tabs and send them to the Griffin front office – we have
a collection jar. The following information is taken from their website: The Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Collection Program was established in 1987 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Ronald McDonald House community. To date, more than 400 million pop tabs have
been collected, generating more than $4 million. Like many Ronald McDonald Houses, Tallahassee's House works with a local recycling plant to receive money for collecting tabs from aluminum cans - including those from soda, vegetables, soup and pet food cans.
Title 1 Parent Involvement Workshop – Mark Your Calendar!
March 8 – Smith Williams Center, Parent Workshop 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Progress Monitoring Assessment Dates
| 3rd Nine Weeks Math |
Tuesday, March 6th |
| 3rd nine weeks Algebra & Geometry |
Wednesday, March 7th |
| 3rd Nine Weeks Science |
Thursday, March 8th |
| Make UPS PM 3rd NINE WEEKS |
March 9th-March 16th |
Important Upcoming Calendar Events
Now-March 30 Junior Beta Club will be selling Shamrocks for $1.00 in support of Muscular Dystrophy. Students can donate $1.00 and will be awarded a pass to wear a hat on Friday. You can purchase up to 6 passes to wear from now until
the end of March. Our goal is to raise $500 for this worthy cause.
Feb 25 Third period Spanish I class will be representing Griffin Middle School at the Modern Language Exposition taking place at Leon High School this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30. Students will be doing declamation
and performing a Spanish dance. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sra. Kampert – sponsor.
Feb 27, 28, 29 Girls Fast Pitch Softball tryouts begin – must have sports physical, activity form, & HIPPA form on file before participating, Coach Drayton
Feb 28 FCAT Writing for 8th grade, WUR for 6th & 7th
grades
Mar 2 Blue Pop Fundraiser
Mar 5, 6 District History Fair, Students who place 1st – Honorable Mention in our school History Fair will advance to this district fair at the Leon County Fairgrounds.
March 5th, 3-6:30 is registration and March 6th, 8:15-1:00 is competition and 6:45 is awards presentation. Ms Marshall is our contact.
Mar 6 3rd 9-weeks Math Progress Monitoring
Mar 7 3rd 9-weeks Algebra & Geometry Progress Monitoring
Mar 7 Parent Meeting for Girls’ Softball, Coach Drayton’s room 106, Bldg. 12, 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Mar 8 3rd 9-weeks Science Progress Monitoring
Mar 8 Brain Bowl, Tallahassee Community College, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Dr. Dickel
Mar 8 Title 1 Parent Involvement Workshop at Smith Williams Center
Mar 9-16 Make-ups 3rd 9-weeks Progress Monitoring
Mar 16 End of 3rd 9 weeks
Mar 19-23 Spring Break – No School
Mar 26 Teacher Planning Day – No School
Mar 30 Leon High School Counselor meets with 8th grade
Apr 4-6 High Touch High Tech – Science outreach program with hands-on mobile lab for science teachers and students.
Apr 6 8th grade Prom, details to come
Apr 16 FCAT 6th grade – Math, Session 1 & 2
Apr 16 FCAT 7th & 8th grades – Reading, Session 1
Apr 17 FCAT 7th & 8th grades – Reading, Session 2
Apr 17 FCAT 6th grade – Reading, Session 1
Apr 18 FCAT 6th grade – Reading, Session 2
Apr 18 FCAT 7th & 8th grades – Math, Session 1 & 2
Apr 19 FCAT 8th grade – Science, Session 1 & 2
Apr 17-27 FCAT Make up Testing
May 11 Gradventure for 8th grade in Orlando 10:30 a.m. to Saturday 4:00 a.m.
May 22 Griffin Band & Tigerettes perform in gymnasium, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 25 6th grade Awards Assembly, 1:30-3:50, cafeteria
May 25 8th grade Accolades, Gym, 9:30-3:50, Awards ceremony, cookout, games and activities
May 28 Memorial Day Holiday
May 29-31 Exam Days/Early Release, Students are dismissed at 1:20 p.m.
May 31 Last Day of School
Answer to Friday’s Black History Question:
Dr. Mae C. Jemison
Picture of Mae Jemison - Official portrait of STS-47 Mission Specialist Mae C. Jemison in LES
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