Griffis Elementary School

Monday, February 16, is a School Holiday. Enjoy your weekend!

Griffis Week at a Glance: February 16-20

February SMORE (new dates added) https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c

We are excited to celebrate our Valentine’s Day Parties tomorrow! Below you will find the party times and designated entrances for each grade level. Please be sure to enter through the listed location.

Pre-K: 11:25–11:55 – Enter through the Front Office
ECSE: 10:00–10:40 – Enter through the Front Office
Kindergarten & DSC: 12:05–12:35 – Soccer Field Entrance
1st Grade: 11:35–12:05 – Soccer Field Entrance
2nd Grade: 12:15–12:45 – Enter through the Front Office
3rd Grade: 12:45–1:15 – Cafeteria Entrance
4th Grade: 12:35–1:05 – Cafeteria Entrance

It’s going to be a sweet and fun-filled day!

We passed out lots of Dino Collectibles this morning. The Giant Screaming Dino visited Mrs. Stout's class today. 💚💚

Griffis sold quite a bit of items last night! We passed out our Dino Collectibles this morning. Make sure your student brings their coupons to school to earn their collectibles. Keep those sales coming.

Our first class to earn The Giant Screaming Dino for the day is Mrs. Winn's class. Marshmallow was excited to have a friend join them today.

"Go out and paint the stars". -Vincent Van Gogh ✨🌙🎨

Don't forget our Big Kahuna Fundraiser. We are off to a great start over the weekend. Our top selling classes are:
Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Jenkins!

Bring those tickets in to earn your collectibles.

Griffis Week at a Glance: February 6-13

Big Kahuna Fundraiser begins today!

We have a busy week next week!
Reminder- Monday is a Student Holiday
Friday is Party Day. RSVP below!

Feb. 13 Party RSVP: https://events.raptortech.com/registration/e636f379-74e8-4d0f-8b7f-7995c8ee6258/829a6252-4524-4df6-9083-209466478d1e

February SMORE https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c

We're excited to announce that our Big Kahuna fundraiser kicks off today! The funds we raise support many great initiatives here at our school. Please keep an eye out for your student's packet, which will be coming home today. Thank you for your support!

The collectibles were a HUGE hit last year with our students. See the collectible instructions included in your student's packet. They will bring their ticket to school to redeem their prizes.

✨ Celebrating a Special Moment! ✨ Today, Gunner Allison surprised Mrs. Milton by honoring her as his Fab Fox Most Influential Teacher! We are incredibly proud of Gunner for receiving this recognition, and we are equally thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Milton for her dedication, support, and the high expectations she sets for her students. It is always such an honor when a high school senior comes back to recognize an elementary teacher who made a lasting impact. Gunner’s family moved to Caddo when he was in 5th grade, making Mrs. Milton his very first teacher in the district—and what a special full-circle moment to see her honored today. These are the moments that make everything worth it. 💚💚🦊🦊

Student Holiday Reminders!

🚨 Drop-Off Reminder 🚨

Lunch on the Lawn at Griffis is this Friday!
The forecast is calling for 70° and sunny, which is hard to believe after being out all last week for snow and ice!

Please RSVP by Thursday at 8:00 AM.
This helps us organize our lists for teachers.
If you miss the RSVP deadline, you will need to check in at the office on Friday.

Please check the SMORE for the RSVP link and important information regarding Lunch on the Lawn.

SMORE and RSVP: https://app.smore.com/n/9rguq

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
At Griffis, we are beyond grateful for our incredible counselor, Mrs. Tilton.

Mrs. Tilton embodies what it means to be a servant leader—always putting students first, always showing up with a heart full of kindness, and always offering support with a calm, steady presence in every storm. Her warmth is genuine, her compassion is felt by all, and her wisdom guides our campus, staff, and students in countless ways.

Thank you, Mrs. Tilton, for leading with grace, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Griffis loves you, and we are so thankful for the impact you make every single day.

Spring and Class pictures are tomorrow at Griffis.

We were happy to welcome our students back this morning on this Friday that feels like a Monday!

We have a busy week next week. Please read the SMORE for more specific details.

Lunch on the Lawn RSVP here: https://app.smore.com/n/9rguq

February Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/0brq1c

District maintenance crews have worked diligently today to prepare parking lots and sidewalks in anticipation of welcoming staff and students back tomorrow. Major roadways, including I-30 and Highway 66, are in good condition. However, many neighborhood streets, county roads, and several parking lots remain covered with a thick layer of ice.

To ensure the safety of our families, staff, and students, CMISD will be closed on January 29.