THE GRIZZLY GAZETTE

National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to give a huge shoutout to two people who do so much for Grissom every single day — Mr. Biber and Ms. Castronova!

They are often here before many of us arrive and still working long after the school day ends. They keep our building clean, safe, and ready for our students and staff, but what makes them truly special is the pride they take in Grissom and the way they are always willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

There are a lot of things that happen behind the scenes to keep a school running, and we are incredibly fortunate to have these two taking care of our building and our Grizzly family.

Mr. Biber and Ms. Castronova, thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you more than you know!

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! Go Grizzlies! 💚🐻

We’ve seen an increase in students having food delivered to school through DoorDash, Uber Eats, restaurants, and other delivery services. As a reminder, outside food deliveries for students are not permitted during the school day, and our office will not be able to accept or distribute these orders.

The good news? Every Grissom student can receive school lunch each day FREE of charge! Students are also always welcome to bring lunch from home.

We appreciate your help reinforcing this with your student. Limiting outside deliveries helps us keep our entrances secure, reduce disruptions, and keep our office staff focused on supporting students.

Thanks, Grissom families, for your understanding and partnership!

Grizzly PRIDE is what we do!

GRIZZLY LEGEND OF THE WEEK!

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to recognize another student who is doing the little things that make Grissom a better place.

This week’s Grizzly Legend of the Week is… Emily M

Emily was nominated by Mr. Gurney and Mr. Gurney says Every day Emily shows up with a smile and warm hello! She is always willing to participate in class and never has a bad thing to say about anyone. She also shows integrity and PRIDE by doing extra chores when needed.

Emily , that’s exactly what Grizzly PRIDE looks like. Keep showing up, participating, setting the example, and taking PRIDE in what you do.

Congratulations, — Emily M our Grizzly Legend of the Week!

🐻 NEW THIS YEAR: GETTING TO KNOW A GRIZZLY!

We have some pretty incredible people who make Grissom a special place, and we want our Grizzly community to get to know them a little better!

Each week, we’ll sit down with a different member of the Grissom staff for a few questions, some rapid fire, and hopefully a few laughs along the way.

Who should we sit down with next? 👀

🐻💚 Grizzly PRIDE is what we do!

Grissom Middle School is excited to offer Score 4 Success, an after-school enrichment program in partnership with Oakland University medical student mentors. Students receive homework help and tutoring in all subjects, participate in interactive health and wellness activities, and finish each session with sports, games, and physical activities. The program runs from 3:00–6:00 p.m. on select dates throughout the school year. Score 4 Success Student Contract

2026–2027 Score 4 Success Dates:
Friday, October 16
Friday, October 23
Friday, November 6
Friday, December 4
Friday, January 8
Friday, January 29
Friday, February 26
Friday, March 12
Friday, March 19

Students interested in participating can pick up a permission slip from Mr. Biber or the Main Office.

As we get ready for our fall athletic season, we want to remind families of an important requirement for any student planning to participate in a sport.

Any student attending a tryout or practice MUST have a current physical on file AND uploaded to Final Forms before they can participate.

This includes students participating in football and volleyball tryouts and practices.

Physical forms, along with directions for completing Final Forms, are available in the Grissom main office.

Families can also access Final Forms directly here:

https://warrenconsolidated-mi.finalforms.com/

Please make sure all required information is completed before your student attends a tryout or practice. Students who do not have the required physical and Final Forms information completed will not be able to participate.

Thank you for helping us make sure our student-athletes are ready to go. We’re looking forward to a great year of Grizzly Athletics!

Apparently, matching shoes with the principal is becoming a thing at Grissom!

This week, Febronica and Chris showed up ready for the assignment, and luckily, Mr. Hauser got the memo! Three pairs of black and white kicks and another great reason to stop for a picture in the hallway!

I’m starting to think these kids are planning their shoes around mine!

Who’s stepping up next week?

#GrizzlyKicksOfTheWeek #GrizzlyPRIDE #GrissomGrizzlies

With the increased use of e-bikes and electric scooters by students, we want to ensure that students and families have clear information regarding applicable laws and expectations for their use on school property. The attached flyer is intended to provide consistent guidance across the district and can be shared with your school community.

Did you know that missing just two days of school a month adds up to nearly 20 days in a year? That’s a full month of lost learning! At Grissom Middle School, we believe every day matters. When students are present, they not only keep up academically, but also build friendships, confidence, and strong routines that set them up for future success.

Attendance is a priority this year at GMS, and we want to reduce the number of absences students have. Please see the flyer below for ways you can help support your child’s attendance. If you or your child run into any barriers to regular attendance, please reach out to the main office so we can work together to find solutions.

📣 Calling All Parents – We Need You!

Our Grissom Boosters are a huge part of what makes our school community special—but they can’t do it without parent support.

We’re looking for parents to join the Boosters and help chaperone at Booster-sponsored events. These activities make lasting memories for our students, but they only happen if we have volunteers.

With the start of the school year we encourage all parents to actively use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to stay informed about their child’s academic progress throughout the year. (You’ll find the link below.)

If there’s anything you’d like us to know to better support your child—whether it’s their learning style, any challenges they face, or other important details—please don’t hesitate to reach out to their counselor.

By working together, we can make this school year a strong and successful one for every Grizzly!

Reminder--their Counseling Corner website has important information--CLICK HERE TO ACCESS.

Grizzly Family Resource Center

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