Frosty Hut is coming to Griffis tomorrow Friday, 3/22! Don't forget to complete the form if are pre- paying Venmo. You may also send cash with your student tomorrow. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYH0qVasrA-TS-F6jvaton3UNrkOMCJBTrvbFda2tCvKSa4Q/viewform
Mrs. Bonny's class completed a reading passage all about bread today! So of course we had to have a slice!!
Pre-K is very thankful for Mrs. Dawn and Mrs. Jenna!! They brought their oviparous animals from home and taught us lots of interesting facts! Thank you for enriching our learning with hands-on experiences!
Pizza with the Principals PTO raffle winners. 🍕
The Griffis Kindness Ambassadors have been hard at work spreading kindness!! ❤️
Mrs. Poteets 3rd Grade class is completing a reading passage about bread, so why not eat bread and work!
The school board approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year during their meeting on Monday. The calendar can be found on our website under "Parent Resources."
Bring $1 tomorrow to wear a hat or PJs!
Pre-K has begun a study of oviparous animals. We have eggs in the incubator and caterpillars that are getting ready to spin cocoons. So many EGGciting things to learn!
Don't forget to order your track shirts! Orders will close tomorrow!!
https://east-texas-print-shop.printavo.com/merch/griffis-elementary-track-2024
Thank you to our Griffis PTO ladies (& their husbands) for our teachers lounge makeover! Everyone was blown away and appreciated it so much! Y'all are the BEST!
PTO has been working on secret project over the last few months here at Griffis!
Our teachers were welcomed back from Spring Break with a lounge makeover!!
This was a BIG task that wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for our sponsors:
Platinum Chevrolet
Service Plus Heat and Air
Four Brothers Outdoor Power
And of course our Griffis parents and families that helped us reach our fundraising goals!
Also, thank you to Ivy Air for helping us out with various donations throughout the year!
Congratulations to our Staff & Student of the Month for March!
EDIT: Talent Show Audition Time: Tomorrow at 4:30 at the PAC at the High School!
Griffis Week at a Glance: March 18-22
We hope you enjoyed your Spring Break! We look forward to seeing our students in the morning.
Griffis would like to recognize student “Good Things” outside of the school building. Please use the link below to share your child’s Good Things! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVlm41fognFuxiagSy2bHxj3HD0fh0VRxM_pTy43BodFztVQ/viewform
It's a Great Day to be a Fox! GO Griffis!
Griffis is excited to announce our Teacher and Employee of the Year!
Teacher of the Year: Kenedy Green
Employee of the Year: Ryan Gatewood
Congratulations Mrs. Green and Mrs. Gatewood! You make a BIG difference each and every day . Your Griffis family loves you!
It's a GREAT Day to be a Fox! GO Griffis!
Griffis Week at a Glance March 18-22:
Don't forget that it is an Early Release Day today @ 1:15.
Enjoy your Spring Break next week! We will see our students back on March 18th.
Parent Survey: As a parent of a student attending Caddo Mills ISD, your feedback is important to us. The information we receive will be used in analyzing the needs of the district. Thank you for taking time to complete this survey. Students will receive an incentive reward from their teacher when parents complete the survey. We value your input and voice at Griffis. You may message your student's teacher when you have completed the survey. Here is the link if you would like to fill out. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtOVoB6RCLvRdFGrnQdNbc-p6tVoGMD5wD6YVlcUdlbMDEvQ/viewform
Pre-K had a visit from the Tooth Fairy today. She taught us all about taking care of our teeth. She brought a baggy of treats for each kid and sprinkled a bit of fairy dust.
Griffis: Due to the predicted amount of rain and thunderstorms today and tomorrow, Lunch on the Lawn on Friday, March 8th will be cancelled. The next scheduled Lunch on the Lawn is April 19th.
Griffis is excited to welcome our families to our Open House tonight from 5:00-6:30.
Our Book Fair will be open for you to visit.
Our PTO will have raffle prizes available! Make sure you stop by and see them.
Parent Survey @ Open House:
As a parent of a student attending Caddo Mills ISD, your feedback is important to us. The information we receive will be used in analyzing the needs of the district. Thank you for taking time to complete this survey.
Students will receive an incentive reward from their teacher when parents complete the survey. We will have QR codes in classrooms and around the building for you to access the survey. We value your input and voice at Griffis. You may message your student's teacher when you have completed the survey.
Here is the link if you would like to fill out before tonight:)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtOVoB6RCLvRdFGrnQdNbc-p6tVoGMD5wD6YVlcUdlbMDEvQ/viewform
It's a busy week! Tomorrow is Book Character Dress Up day at Griffis, but district wide it is pay $1 to wear pjs or hats to support local scholarships. Students may participate in either dress day!
