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Weekly Mallard Memo #9-October 12-16

Dr. W.T. GriggsElementary School Weekly Mallard Memo #9-October 12-16

Mrs. Kristy Ryan, Interim Principal Mrs. Kristy Ryan, Interim Principal

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A Message from Mrs. Ryan... A Message from Mrs. Ryan...

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Thank you!

Dear Mallard Community,

As many of you know, I have had the privilege of serving as your Assistant Principal. Today, I am honored, humbled, and excited to step into a new role as your Interim Principal.


This is my 21st year with Currituck County Schools. Having been a part of the Mallard family for the past 8 years, I know firsthand what an incredible, dedicated community we have here. Because I am deeply familiar with our students, our staff, and our daily routines, my absolute priority is to ensure continuity, stability, and a seamless transition for everyone.


Our focus remains exactly where it belongs: on the academic success, safety, and well-being of our students. Because I already know so many of your children, I am eager to keep supporting them and watching them thrive from this new vantage point.


Thank you for your continued partnership, unwavering support, and genuine trust. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time—my door remains open, just as it always has been.


Warmly,

Mrs. Ryan

GES School PBIS Behavior Expectations GES School PBIS Behavior Expectations

We are flying higher! Be Kind! Be Strong! Be Well!

We introduced our new PBIS Matrix a the beginning of Club Day today! There will be a matrix in every classroom and throughout our school. Please continue talking with your children about daily expectations, routines and making good choices to help them become the best version of themselves! Positive Referrals will be given out each week to one "Lucky Mallard Leader" in each homeroom. Mrs. Ryan is excited to start calling parents for positive referrals! We are looking forward to our 1st Attendance Celebration at the end of the 9 weeks for students. More information to come!
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October October

Events…

15-Board of Education Public Meeting @6:30 Historic Courthouse

16-End of 1st Grading Period, Spirit Day! Wear your favorite team! Yearbook Cover Contest Ends

19-Teacher Workday-No school, State of the Schools Event -9:30am Currituck County Extension Center

23-Report Cards Sent Home-Teachers will be reaching out about 1st 9 weeks conferences.

26-30-Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days

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October Student Leadership Spotlight! October Student Leadership Spotlight!

Please congratulate our new 26-27 Student Leadership Team!

Alexandra Hartwell

Anthony Palumbo

Bryce Edwards

Crosby Miller

Jonah Bair

Ryleigh Thomas


There are busy planning a November Animal Shelter drive, Veteran's day Cards and December Children's Winter Wear Drive!

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October 2026 PG.org Newsletter - Facts About Bullying.pdf
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October 2026 PG.org Spanish Newsletter - Facts About Bullying.pdf
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WT Griggs Elementary Media Center Read-A-Thon!

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday October 12, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event. We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time. This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/CTkSQY/1?utm=email Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you, WT Griggs Elementary Media Cente

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Transportation: Arrival and Dismissal Transportation: Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival: 7:25-7:40am

Early Release Dismissal: 11:30am

Regular Dismissal: 2:25pm

78-Ms. Kim Jensen AM, 1-Ms. Brandy Kato PM

316- Ms. Donna Grandy

317-Ms. Katie Weeks

GES PTO Information GES PTO Information

Next PTO Meeting...All are invited to attend!

November 18 @ 5:00pm

Please reach out if you would like to be a sponsor!

Thank you!

Corbo Custom Homes, Inc.

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