Students have just one week before reporting back to school for the new school year.  The only supplies we ask our students to bring on the first day are paper, pencils, folders and a binder.  Students may also find it helpful to have a thumb drive.  Because students are not issued lockers right away, book bags are not allowed on campus.  When students have lockers they may bring a book bag and keep it in the locker during the school day.

 

7th Grade Immunization Requirement

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEON COUNTY HOLDS SPECIAL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS FOR CHILDREN

Students who will be entering kindergarten or 7^th grade next school year must have certain immunization documentation on file at school before the start of the next school year. Parents are encouraged to get their children immunized now for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year!

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (formerly known as the “Leon County Health Department”) provides routine back-to-school immunizations, Monday through Friday, by appointment. In addition, in July the Health Department in Leon has scheduled four special, extended-hours immunization clinics targeting students, high school age and younger, needing immunizations for school attendance. Appointments can be made at Roberts & Stevens Clinic, 1515 Old Bainbridge Road.

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, Immunization Program Office, at (850) 606-8020.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Students will not be allowed in classes until immunization requirements are met.

Don’t Wait – Vaccinate Today!

                   

 

Grandparents Program

 

The grandparents program is called “Grandparents as Parents” or GaP, for short.   It is a support group for grandparents and other relatives raising another person’s children.  They meet on the last Wednesday of every month at the main public library downtown for a free catered luncheon at noon with an educational presentation, exhibits from community agencies, health screenings and access to representatives from DCF and legal services.  But reservations are required so that they can have enough food for everyone!  If you are  interested in this program, call Karen Boebinger at 891-4027 or email [log in to unmask] to make a reservation.  They would LOVE to have anyone who is raising a relative’s child join us for these lunches, or for a GaP family picnic, outing or holiday party.

 

 

 

Dress Code Policy Implementation

Students are reminded that our dress code policy remains the same.  You are not permitted to wear house shoes, jeans with holes or rips above the knee (even if you have tights on underneath), see through shirts, camisoles or thin strapped tank tops cannot be worn as a shirt, anything worn underneath a vest or unzipped jacket must be within dress code (including camisoles), shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length, tank tops must not show cleavage and be 3 fingers in width.  Tights or leggings cannot be worn as pants, jeggings can be worn with pockets on the back.  Young men must have their jeans, pants or shirts on their waist at all times.  Hats are not permitted, and hoods from hoodies cannot be worn on your head.  Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in 1 day of ISD on your 1^st offense, 2 days on your 2^nd offense, 3 days on your 3^rd offense and OSS any time thereafter.  Please see Mrs. Montgomery if you have questions or concerns.

 

BoxTops For Education

Visit boxtops4education.com to find ways to support Griffin MS as well as discovering a selection of coupons to save money on food purchases. 

 

Pop-Tops For Ronald McDonald House

Don’t forget to pop the tops off your aluminum cans and send them in to Griffin.  We will donate all pop-tops to the Ronald McDonald House. 

 

2014-2015 Calendar

(Dates may change and events will be added throughout the school year.)

Ongoing throughout the school year:

Everyday                                         Waste Free Lunch, cafeteria, 11:30-1:00

Every Friday                                   Recycle Curbside Pick Up, 9:25-9:50 a.m.

1^st Monday of the Month         SAC (6:00 p.m.) & PTO Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

Friday after 3^rd Wednesday    Faculty Meetings, 7:45 a.m.

Everyday                                         Morning Band Rehearsals 8-8:45 a.m., for students without band class

  

2014                                                                    

 

August  

11                          Teachers Report  

15                           Student Orientation        

18                          Students Report

25                           Band/Chorus/Tigerettes Parent Kickoff Meeting 6-8:00 p.m. in band room, Mr. Singleton/Mrs. Jefferson sponsors

30                           Football Jamboree: Nims vs Griffin, 12 noon, Cox Stadium

September

1                            Labor Day – No School

2                              Football, Griffin vs Montford, 7:30 p.m., Cox Stadium

9                              Football, Griffin vs Cobb, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium

16                           Football, Griffin vs Raa, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium

23                           Football, Deerlake vs Griffin, 5:30 p.m., Chiles Stadium

25                          6^th Grade Health Screening, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., media center

26                           History Makers Guest Presentation, 9:45-10:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Mrs. Marshall sponsor

30                           Football, Fairview vs Griffin, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium

October

3                            Fall Holiday – No School

7                              Football, Swift Creek vs Griffin, 5:30 p.m., Chiles Stadium

14                           Football, Griffin vs Nims, 5:30 p.m., Cox Stadium

17                          End of 1^st 9 weeks

20                          Teacher Planning/Inservice Day – No School

22                           Football, Championship Game Teams TBA, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m., Cox Stadium. Admission - $4.00

November

11                          Veterans Day Holiday – No School

26- 28                   Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

 

December           

17-19                    Exam/Early Release days – Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.

19                          End of 2^nd 9 weeks

20                          Teacher Planning/Inservice Day – No School

22-31                    Winter Holidays – No School

 

2015

January

1-2                        Winter Holidays – No School

5                            Teacher Planning/Inservice Day – No School

6                            Students Return

16                         School Geography Bee, 9:45-10:30 a.m., Cafeteria, Mrs. Marshall sponsor

19                          Martin Luther King Holiday – No School

 

February              FCAT Writing (Grade 8) Date TBA

5                              School History Fair Website and Documentary Judging, 9:30-4:00, Media Center

6                              School History Fair Performances and Exhibit, 9:30-4:00, Media Center

March                  

13                          End of 3^rd 9 weeks

16-20                    Spring Break – No School

23                          Teacher Planning/Inservice Day – No School

24                          Students Return

 

April                      FCAT Reading, Math, Science

 

May 

12                          Band/Chorus Spring Concert – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.                    

25                          Memorial Day Holiday

28-29                    Exam/Early Release Days – Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.

 

June

1                      Exam/Early Release Day – Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.

                        Last Day of School/End of 4^th 9 weeks

2-3                   Teacher Planning/Inservice Days

 

 

Griffin Middle Information Technology School

800 Alabama Street

Tallahassee, Fl 32304

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