
Griffis Week at a Glance: March 10-14






Mrs. Poteet's and Mrs. Richardson's Classes have been reading the novel Flat Stanley and we almost have ours ready to mail out!! We can't wait to see all his adventures!



T is for tape, tear, and tall towers! Busy, active learning in Mrs. Wright’s and Mrs. Dawn’s Pre-K today!











Griffis Track shirts are for sale. Click the link below if you would like to purchase one. We would love your support!!
https://east-texas-print-shop.printavo.com/merch/griffis-elementary-track-2025

🚨 PTO Board Members Needed! Meeting Tomorrow at Griffis 🚨
With the opening of the new elementary school, we need new PTO board members for Griffis and Kirkpatrick Elementary!
Have you been wanting to get more involved but haven’t taken the leap? Now’s your chance! 🏆 There are a variety of opportunities to use your strengths, make an impact, and support our amazing students and staff.
💙 We LOVE our PTO board members and volunteers—your support is truly unmatched!
Join our team—you won’t be disappointed! 💙✨


March 14 is an early release day. Please refer to the image for more details.


Good morning,
Our Lee Elementary and Middle School campuses are experiencing a partial power outage this morning. We are working with Oncor to restore power, but we do not yet have a timeframe for when this will occur.
School will resume with the hope of full power being restored soon. We will communicate any changes and updates to our school community. Breakfast will still be served.

Kathryn Griffis Elementary School Kids Heart Challenge program is quackin'! We can't wait for you and your student to learn some of these amazing heart healthy habits and lifesaving skills!
Our goal is to raise $2,500.00 for the American Heart Association.
Here's how you can get started:
1. Sign up on our school's Kids Heart Challenge Page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=479242
2. Download the app iOS/Android
3. Get started on Finn's Lifesaving Mission!
We’re excited to share that our school has some fun ways to celebrate our impact!
Each student that raises $150 gets to Slime the Coach! The Top 3 fundraising classes earn a popcorn party and the Top fundraising classroom Teacher wins an Amazon card!

Kathryn Griffis Elementary School Kids Heart Challenge program is quackin'! We can't wait for you and your student to learn some of these amazing heart healthy habits and lifesaving skills! Our goal is to raise $2,500.00 for the American Heart Association. Here's how you can get started: 1. Sign up on our school's Kids Heart Challenge Page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=479242 2. Download the app iOS/Android 3. Get started on Finn's Lifesaving Mission! We’re excited to share that our school has some fun ways to celebrate our impact! Each student that raises $150 gets to Slime the Coach! The Top 3 fundraising classes earn a popcorn party and the Top fundraising classroom Teacher wins an Amazon card!
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Mrs. Wright's and Mrs. Dawn's Pre-K class had a Stick Horse Rodeo. Our parents came to help us create our horses. We had a rodeo and ended with snowcones. Yeehaw!!











Lunch on the Lawn is Friday, 3/7.
RSVP Due by Wednesday, March 5th @ 12:00 https://forms.gle/gcU8CARieGyVqUq37
Each person joining for Lunch on the Lawn will need their own RSVP
Signing in on the day of the event will NOT be permitted. Only RSVP guests will be allowed to join.
Fast Pass Holders: RSVP is still required because we must run your name through Raptor. Your Fast Pass badge will count as your visitor sticker!
Visitor stickers will be in your student's Thursday Folder
ALL Visitors must have a visitor sticker to access the soccer fields.
Please plan ahead accordingly.
Signing in on the day of the event will not be permitted.
RSVP and visitor sticker/badge required for attendance.
Friends of your student are not allowed to eat lunch with you. Only your student(s) that you are visiting.
Early sign outs after lunch are not recommend and will be an unexcused absence. Unexcused sign outs consequences:
First Offense – warning
Second Offense – warning and notification
Third Offense – lunch detention and notification
Fourth Offense – morning school and phone call home
RSVP using the link below. https://forms.gle/gcU8CARieGyVqUq37


Griffis Week at a Glance: March 3-7





Converting units of measurement is lots more fun when you make it into a game! Mrs. Bailey's 4th graders are loving math this week!











Save The Date for our School's Kids Heart Challenge Program! A super fun experience where our students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy and how to save a life! You can get signed up here! http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=479242
¡Reserva la fecha para el programa de Kids Heart Challenge Program en nuestra escuela! Una experiencia superdivertida en la que nuestros estudiantes aprenderán a mantener sus corazones felices y sanos y a salvar vidas. ¡Puedes registrarte aquí!


Good morning,
Thank you for your patience as we determined school hours for today, February 19. Staff members have been driving roads and parking lots this morning. CMISD will operate on regular schedule.
If your child rides the bus, further communication will come from the transportation department.
It's chilly, but it's a great day to be a fox!


Support local scholarships tomorrow!


Mrs. Bailey's class had the most fun Valentine party! Our room Mom is AMAZING!










Griffis Week at a Glance: January 17-21
We have reached 46% of our Big Kahuna Goal! Keep up the great work.
Enjoy your long weekend. We will see you on Tuesday.




It's Valentine Party Day @ Griffis! Below are the party times. Pre RSVP badges and fast passes required. The side patio doors will open five minutes prior to the party time. We are excited to celebrate today!
