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From: Felix, Cynthia
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 11:33 AM
To: Evelo, Chris <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Fw: Griffin Middle School E-Letter Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2018
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From: Felix, Cynthia
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 4:37 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc: GMS All; GMS Admin
Subject: Griffin Middle School E-Letter Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2018
To all our Parents and Guardians,
As we dive into the 2nd quarter of the 9 weeks there are important changes happening with schedules of many students. As an administration we have come together to make sure that
we are identifying problems that are coupled with practical solutions to better serve all our students.
Please see the attached parent letter that was sent home with every student regarding the 2018 Schedule Changes for additional details.
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No progress reports were issued out this week since
Report Cards will go out on Monday, October 29th. Progress Reports will be issued again on Nov. 15th.
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Soccer and Basketball season is upon us!
Sporting events to look forward to in the NEW YEAR (2019)...
Girls Soccer
Boys Basketball
Track & Field
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Parents MUST register on a computer, tablet, smart phone, etc. to create an account.
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Parent/Guardian login – A parent must have an email address to create an account. If you do not have an email account, please use free email services such as: Gmail, Hotmail
and many others providers.
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Parent/Guardian Password will be displayed once you have registered. The assigned account password CAN be changed in preferences after login.
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Parent/Guardian will be prompted to correct any discrepancies between student/parent/guardian addresses.
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FOR DIRECT REFERENCE OF DRESS CODE @ GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL PLEASE VIEW THE ATTACHED DRESS CODE GUIDELINES.
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Supervision begins at 8:45 AM. Students who need to arrive earlier than that must enroll in our before school program. Applications
can be downloaded online and are available in our front office for completion.
*21st Century Afterschool Applications are available online and in our front office.
Welcome to Griffin Middle School "Home of the Tigers" where we continue to "PUSH - Pursue for "RIGOR" - Rigorous
Instruction that Gets Outstanding Results. |
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Parents, Community Members and Griffin Staff,
I am proud to announce that the Florida Department of Education has calculated and awarded a school grade of “C” for Griffin Information
Technology Middle School! This achievement is a direct result of the tireless work of our teachers, students, parents, and community members. It is a collective effort that helps to achieve these results. In understanding that effort, I want to give
special recognition to the work of our faculty in upholding our mission to facilitate learning opportunities on a dual technology platform, teaching rigorous and relevant skills that will equip students to compete in a global society. Simply, thank you teachers
and staff! I subsequently would like to thank the students for their work and sacrifice and their parents for helping to steer our achievements. I want to assure you that Griffin Information Technology Middle School staff with the help our students, parents,
community members, and feeder schools will continue with due diligence of providing great service, while making improvements where necessary to make our school even better. I look forward to what the future brings as we embark on THE “NEXT” GENERATION GRIFFIN!
Thank you for allowing us to serve you!
Zelena Thomas O’Banner, Ed.S
Principal
The Griffin Middle School List Serv will be published weekly, with information that reflects the present week and the upcoming week. We will also have a calendar of the year’s
events, only adjusting and modifying as our schedule of activities are updated. We certainly welcome input from our families, community members and stakeholders on how Griffin Middle can be the best middle school in Leon County, FL.
Dear Parent/Guardian(s):
In compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, you may request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers(s) and paraprofessional(s)
and information about State academic assessments.
Right to Know Letter - The information regarding the professional qualifications will
include:
___ Certification type
___ Subject area coverage and grade level of coverage
___ Degree(s) and defined major area of work
___ Qualifications of paraprofessionals providing services to students under the direction of a teacher
___ Information about a teacher that is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or
licensing criteria have been waived.
The information regarding State academic assessments will include:
___ A copy of the State’s assessments; dates and description.
___ Individual Student State Assessment Report to ensure specific information on the child’s level of
achievement.
Federal law requires that schools receiving Title 1 funds hire highly qualified teachers. The School District of Leon County has always employed certificated personnel according to
the Florida Department of Education requirements. Be assured that this will remain a priority in our school district.
If you would like to request any of the above information, please contact the principal at your child’s school (give phone number of the school and additional contact information).
What does it mean to be a Title One School?
Things you should know. |
Griffin Middle School is a Title I School.
• This means
we receive federal funds to provide extra help for all students. Qualifications for a Title I School
• The funds
we receive depend on the number of students who are economically disadvantaged
• We are
a provision 1 school, therefore all student receive free breakfast, lunch and a dinner snack
• Our school
receives $323,089.20 Advantages of being a Title I School
• The money
goes to help all students in our school.
• It is
used for teachers, tutors, after school programs, books, supplies, technology purchases, professional development and other materials.
• Also ,
these funds provide opportunities for parents to receive training to help their child in school and other parental involvement opportunities Ways You Can Help
• Attend
parent information sessions.
• Become
involved in our PTO
• Sign up
for list serv to receive weekly e-mails about events
• Volunteer
in your child’s classroom regularly. Opportunities for Parents
• PTO Meetings
• Parent
Information Sessions
• Volunteer
in School/Classrooms
• Quarterly
Lunch and Learn Sessions As a Title I School, we rely on the partnership between school and home to ensure that our students succeed. We
hope you will feel welcome to be a part of your child’s school experience and a part of the success of Griffin Middle School. |
What is a Highly Qualified Teacher?
All teachers who give instruction in the core academic subjects of Art-Visual Arts, Drama-Theatre, English, World Languages, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Reading, Science, and
Social Studies (History, Economics, Political Science and Geography) at any level must meet the following criteria in order for a "yes" response to be provided: hold
an acceptable bachelor’s or higher degree, and hold a valid Florida Temporary or Professional Certificate.
All (elementary, middle, and secondary) "not new" teachers of core academic subjects must meet one of the following criteria in order for a "yes" response to be provided: -hold a valid
infield Temporary or Professional Certificate and have passed the appropriate subject area test in the subject area assigned OR -have documented the 100 points for the High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) plan for the core academic
subject area assigned (transferable from out of state using the out of state SAE verification form) OR -for elementary teachers have a valid Florida Professional Certificate appropriate for the grade level(s) assigned and verification from another state of
passing an appropriate subject area exam for the grade level(s) assigned (transferable from out of state using the out of state SAE verification form). -for middle and secondary teachers only have a major, equivalent courses, or a passing score on the subject
area exam in the subject area assigned as evidenced by a valid infield certificate.
“New” middle and secondary teachers, teachers with no teaching experience, must meet the following in order for a “yes” response to be provided: -have a major, equivalent courses, or
a passing score on the subject area exam in the subject area assigned as evidenced by a valid infield certificate.
HOW DOES GRIFFIN USE TITLE ONE FUNDS?
Supplemental Instructional Positions |
Technology updates and repairs |
Student Supplies |
Technology supplies & computers |
Parental Involvement |
Meals and Mailing |
Lunch and Learn Activities for parent workshops |
Teacher Professional Development and Training Materials |
Parent Liaison |
21st Century
Afterschool
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative is a key component of the No Child Left Behind Act. Authorized
under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the specific purposes of the federal law are to:
- Provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools,
to meet state and local student academic achievement standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics.
- Offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities, such as youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, counseling
programs, art, music, and recreation programs, technology education programs and character education programs, that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students.
- Offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for literacy and related educational development.
*SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS CAUTION: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School Board of Leon
County, Florida Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the LCSB system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law. Individual
student records are deemed confidential.