What's Happening at Griffis

It is a great time of year to celebrate our students' growth and accomplishments! We want to thank you all for the positive support you have shown to us in the last nine months. As we enter the last month of the school year, we want to express how honored we are to have the support and partnership with each of our Griffis families. Our students have worked hard throughout the school year. We are proud to be your principals!

GO GRIFFIS!

Sincerely,

Michelle Colwell & Erin Gray

STAAR:

May 2nd-3rd grade Reading

May 3rd- 4th grade Math

May:

May 2nd-Support Local Scholarships: Wear pajamas or a hat for $1

May 2nd- PTO Meeting @ 4:15

May 5th- May Lunch on the Lawn

May 5th- AG Day in the Gym- High School Students will be visiting

May 5th- Body Boundaries Presentation from Hunt Co Child Advocacy

May 5th- School Lunch Hero Day

May 5th- Nurse Appreciation Day

May 8th-12th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 12th- Griffis Track and Field Day @ Ed Locker Stadium

May 16th- PTO Appreciation Breakfast

May 16th- Kona Ice

May 19th- Body Boundaries Presentation from Hunt Co Child Advocacy

May 19th- Kindergarten Beach Day

May 22nd- 1st Grade Awards @9:00 AM

May 22nd- 2nd Grade Awards @1:30 PM

May 23rd- 3rd Grade Awards @ 1:30 PM

May 25th- Kindergarten Graduation- Dreher, McDaniel & McGovern @ 8:30 AM

May 25th- Kindergarten Graduation-Adams, Payne & Sanders @ 10:00 AM

May 25th-4th Grade Awards @ 1:30 PM

Our next and final scheduled Parent Lunch on the Lawn is Friday, May 5th.

Lunch times are listed below. You may bring food for your child or they can get a tray from the cafeteria. You may park in the front or back of Griffis and enter by the soccer fields. Please arrive early so that you have plenty of time to get settled in before your child’s lunch time. We are looking forward to seeing you!

If the weather does not permit, the lunch will not be rescheduled and will resume the next month.

Please RSVP with the link below by 12:00 PM on THURSDAY!

Coach Summers and Mrs. Mann have lots of FUN things planned for us on this day! Our students will begin being bussed over shortly after 8:00 AM. We plan to begin Opening Ceremonies at 8:50 and begin at 9:00 AM. Please join us for an amazing day!

We need your help! We are calling on all local business owners and individuals who would like to make a monetary contribution to our Field Day on May 12th. Donations will help with bounce house costs and other field day supplies. For more information, please contact Travis Summers at tsummers@caddomillisisd.org.

Parents, would you like to check your child's grade and attendance using your phone? Well, follow the directions in the flyer attached below to learn how.

7:30 Doors open at Griffis

8:00 Tardy Bell/ Class Starts

3:30 Dismissal Bell

Students not in the building by the 8:00 A.M. bell are considered tardy. Please refer to our campus handbook regarding our tardy policy. If your child is tardy, please do not drop your child off. For their safety, your child should be signed in. Please come to the front to sign them in.

Skyward Information for CAFETERIA ACCOUNTS:

https://secure.myschoolaccount.com/Login.aspx

https://skyward.iscorp.com/CaddoMillsIS.../Session/Signin...

We are excited to continue this program with Griffis Elementary PTO this coming this year!

The Watch D.O.G.S. Program brings male role models such as dads, stepdads, grandpas, uncles, etc. into the school for the betterment of the school, the students, and the community!!

Are you interested or know someone who may be?

We ask for a commitment of a partial or full school day just ONCE per year! Of course, you can volunteer more often!

If you would like to volunteer, please complete the Interest Form in the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0wJbU47IBkzERhrTakBtBTQs_kWyK4tw_j2wELfPnx0AMoA/viewform

For more information visit the website at: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/

For questions, you may contact our TOP DOG Coordinator: Bram Johnson at Griffiswatchdogs@gmail.com

Thanks for your support, we look forward to seeing you on campus this year!

Each month, we will focus on a particular character trait. Mrs. Wygal will give daily announcements regarding that trait to help the students put it into action. Each month, teachers will be looking for positive referrals from their class that they feel has best demonstrated the monthly trait. The trait for the month of May is Determination. Also, please see the monthly parent newsletter below.

Website: https://www.caddomillsisd.org/
Location: 3639 Farm to Market Road 1565, Caddo Mills, TX, USA
Phone: 903-527-3525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kathryn-Griffis-Elementary-Official-291701637518892