Griffis Elementary School

We value your input on our Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) Family Survey. At our school, teachers and students actively use CKH strategies each day to foster strong relationships. Social contracts, greetings, launches, and affirmations are integral parts of our daily routine. Our monthly celebrations are designed to honor student achievements beyond academics, highlighting the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). This survey aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how CKH is being implemented and its impact on our school community. https://iheartckh.com/squrl/auquroed

Griffis Week at a Glance December 16-20 New Procedures for Christmas Parties To ensure smooth logistics and safety for our Christmas parties, all attendees must RSVP in advance to join the celebration. Late RSVPs will not be accepted, and the deadline to RSVP is Monday, December 16th at 12:00 PM. This process allows our office staff time to run names through the Raptor System. Even if you have a Fast Pass, you must still RSVP. Badges will be sent home with students in their folders on Tuesday. Please note that each person attending must submit an RSVP. Thank you for helping us create a safe and enjoyable event for everyone! We have adjusted instruction on our party day. You may check out your student with their homeroom teacher and it will be excused. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnWyiGhDkgXGSzFKKqkzr8RyDfNhXzpfRqDLZCRdYccmL8Wg/viewform

Griffis and 5th grade Intermediate Zone 1 takes 2nd Place in UIL! We are so proud of our students and coaches. We made so much growth and progress from last year! Thank you Mrs. Milton for organizing our event. Thank you coaches and staff members who stayed late on a Friday! Thank you Griffis PTO for running our concessions. Thank you One Church for sponsoring our hospitality room. Thank you parents for your support and sharing your students with us! It's a GREAT Day to be a 🦊! GO Griffis. 🥈💚

Don't forget: Early Release at 11:30 tomorrow for Griffis! ALL students will need to bring a sack lunch tomorrow. Purchased sack lunches will be available for pick up in the cafeteria in the morning. Our UIL Competition is finally here and will begin shortly after dismissal. Important information attached below.

Friday, December 13, is an Early Release Day. Please see the attached information for additional details.

The RoboFoxes participated in their first Robotics competition this past weekend! One team qualified for finals, and finished 7th overall! So proud of all their hard work. 💯

Thank you Rafter P Construction for donating wood! Our Pre-K students were able to make a very special keepsake. Each snowman was measured to just their size.

Happy Grinch Day from Griffis Cafeteria Ladies and Ms. Jenkins & Ms. Jennah's Pre-K Cuties♥️

PTO needs your help in concessions for our UIL competition on Friday! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BABA62DA3FB6-53238343-2024

Griffis Week at a Glance: December 9-13 Our first Grinchmas Feast is tomorrow in the cafeteria. The menu is attached. On Friday, 12/13 Griffis will have an early release at 11:30 for our Elementary UIL competition. We need to have this form completed for all students at Griffis by 12/10 in order to make sure we have every lunch planned for on this date. Please complete this from by Tuesday for EACH student you have who attends Griffis Elementary. https://forms.gle/3P4GGuVy8dRfBnrk7 New Procedures for Christmas Parties To ensure smooth logistics and safety for our Christmas parties, all attendees must RSVP in advance to join the celebration. Late RSVPs will not be accepted, and the deadline to RSVP is Monday, December 16th at 12:00 PM. This process allows our office staff time to run names through the Raptor System. Even if you have a Fast Pass, you must still RSVP. Badges will be sent home with students in their folders on Tuesday. Please note that each person attending must submit an RSVP. Thank you for helping us create a safe and enjoyable event for everyone! We have adjusted instruction on our party day. You may check out your student with their homeroom teacher and it will be excused. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnWyiGhDkgXGSzFKKqkzr8RyDfNhXzpfRqDLZCRdYccmL8Wg/viewform

4th Annual Hot Chocolate Run Tomorrow! The run will take place at 7:15 AM. The route will go through the Caddo Downs neighborhood located behind Griffis. If you have not sent your payment, please visit the registration table tomorrow morning. Make checks payable to Griffis PTO. Thank you to our Sponsors Paul Brancheu at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists & Kayleigh Parker ReMax Realty Day of Events: 6:45:Registration begins 7:10 Race Line Up 7:15: Race Begins Hot Chocolate at the Finish Line Participants may park in the back of Griffis. The start/finish line will be at the back car pool line at Griffis. All morning drop off at Griffis on Thursday, 12/6 will be at the front of the building. Bundle up and run fast! We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

**PK-1st Grade Arrival Drop Off Change Tomorrow** ALL Morning drop off traffic will use the front entrance on Friday, 12/6. The back of Griffis will not be accessible during the Hot Chocolate Run. Afternoon Dismissal will be back to normal procedures. Expect delays and heavy traffic in the front tomorrow morning. Thank you!

Griffis was greeted with Christmas cheer this morning! Special Thank You to Mrs. Gandy and the CMHS Art Department for painting our windows. They are so talented! It brought everyone smiles and JOY! Thank you!

Griffis, we hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Break! We are excited to see our students in the morning. Our Holiday Store begins tomorrow. Students will visit the store during their Art Enrichment Special's time. It is a joyful time as the students have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their loved ones.....and maybe for themselves also! 😉💚❤️🎄🎅🤶

Griffis Week at a Glance: December 2-6 Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break. We will begin our December to Remember Days with staff when we return. Students can participate in our dress up days!

Mrs. Poteet's Class had the BEST time at AT&T Stadium!

Mrs. Bailey's 4th Graders have been having lots of hands on fun learning how to multiply 2-digit numbers this week! Ask them to show you the cheer we learned!

So much to be Thankful for at Griffis this week! Ms. Jenkins & Ms. Jennah are thankful for their Pre-K students and families!

We "mustache" you a question! What begins with the letter M? 🥸MUSTACHE!

Congratulations to our Staff & Student of the Month!