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The Grizzette
Week of January 2nd - January 6th
Important Dates
January 3rd - is an ALL student holiday and a staff workday.
January 4th --School resumes for all students.
January 16th - MLK Day Holiday
Report Cards
December PE Student of the Month
Theatre Announcement for this Week
K-1st and 2nd-3rd theatre groups will resume meetings next week.
Additional meeting information will be sent via email and text.
A Message from the Librarian
The library would LOVE some small, gently used toys to take apart in a breakerspace station! Think little wind ups, Happy Meal type toys, anything that is safe, plastic, and has screws/moving parts. Kids will be able to use safe tools to take these apart & see how they are constructed and work. We will then use the parts for future makerspace activities.
They do not need to be in working condition! Anything small and safe that is lying around that can be deconstructed will do. Please no electronics, metal, or anything with sharp edges. You can send them to the library with your student to place in a donation box now through 12/13.
Thank you!!
Mrs. Mitchell - Librarian
GT Testing
Special Notice About Car Rider Drop Off
Please make sure you are not on your cell phone while driving on school property. The use of cell phones within school zones is prohibited in Texas Transportation Code (unless using a hands-free device).
District Happenings
Crest Award Winner
Do you have a career in the Public Service Endorsement? We need your help!
Our 3rd 9 weeks College, Career, and Military Readiness focus will be on Careers in the Public Service Endorsement. Careers in Public Service may include:
* Public Safety
* Education & Training
* Military, Corrections, and Law
* Human Services
* Hospitality & Tourism
* Mental Health
Visit this link https://flip.com/581c5300
Login with your Microsoft,Google, or create a Flipgrid account
Click on the endorsement related to your career.
Record your video in FlipGrid or login to flip grid and upload your video. Videos must be 2 minutes or less and include: Your Name: Your Student's Name, Brief Description of your career, and any props, vehicles, or uniforms associated with your career.
Videos must be recorded by Friday, January 6th in order to be shown during Den Time. We can't wait to see your clips!
Yearbook Cover Contest
ATTENDANCE
It is important that all student absences be reported to the school in a timely manner. Please use ONE of the following methods to report the absence.
- Call the attendance line at 281-641-5019 or
- Email the attendance specialist at deirdre.hemsing@humbleisd.net or
- Complete the online absence form that can be found here.
If your student has visited a doctor while they were absent then please make sure to send in a signed/stamped doctors note within 48 hours of their return to school.
For more information about attendance please click here.
Lunches with Heroes
Bell rings 7:55am
Tardy Bell at 8:00am
Attendance is taken at 9:55am
Students must be in class at that time or have a doctors note to be marked present.
January Lunch Menu
Food Delivery for Students
Lunch Schedule
Birthday Treats
Credit by Exam
Below please find information regarding the Fall 2022 Credit By Exam for Acceleration registration and testing dates/deadlines. Additional communication will be sent out in January for spring testing registration.
Registration:
Parents complete Credit By Examination Registration Form and give it to your student's Counselor before the desired testing window deadline.
Spring Testing
Registration Deadline February 14, 2023
Summer Testing
June 5-8, 2023
July 10-13, 2023
Registration Deadline May 5, 2023
PTO CORNER
Spirit Night is Coming!!
Join us Tuesday, January 10th from 3pm-close for spirit night!! Take a night off from cooking dinner and mention Groves Elementary when you dine at Culver’s! 10% of the proceeds go directly back to our school!
2022-2023 Yearbook
2022-2023 Yearbook - We are so excited to announce that the 2022-2023 Yearbook will be in collaboration with our first ever Groves Elementary Yearbook Club. Students will help design, take pictures, and create layouts. You may order your yearbooks now at balfour.com (search Groves Elementary in 77346) for an early bird price of $30 (ends 2/1/23). We will have a summer delivery to be able to include all parties, spring events and 5th grade of year activities, but we will be selling inserts at the end of year for students to collect autographs, so you don't need to purchase an insert now. 5th grade only dedications available for purchase now, but the design isn't due until next Spring. Order now because we have a limited number of books that will sell out!!
Spirit Shop
Become a PTO Volunteer
We love our volunteers and are always looking for new helpers! If you'd like to be informed of any and all volunteer opportunities at GE, please fill out the google form below to receive email notifications. Remember, you'll need to complete the volunteer application at https://www.humbleisd.net/volunteer before coming to help. Thank you all for supporting our school!
Google form: https://forms.gle/kSniWcY1SbbEUxB58
Membership Dues
Spirit Sticks
Birthday Marquee
Stock the Lounge
Daily Art Studio Helpers
Our fabulous art teacher, Ms. Kris (Yetter), needs some help transitioning in between grade periods in the mornings. Please sign up for a time slot (or more) to help her set up and clean up her room.
You MUST fill out the PTO / Volunteer Background check for Humble ISD for the new school year available here: https://www.humbleisd.net/volunteer
An approval email can take up to 72 hours to receive.
Please consider signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549aaac2ba1f58-daily
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to the Goddard School of Lake Houston & Smile Big Pediatric Dentistry for continuing to support our school! We appreciate you!!