What's Happening at Griffis

We met our pledge goal for our fundraiser! Thank you parents and families for the donations. The kids had a BLAST running their laps. We appreciate your support. Thank you to our PTO for all the organization and help. The money raised helps supports many things on our Griffis Campus.

We have enjoyed the Middle School coming over on Fridays and greeting our Griffis students. Each week a different organization has come to give good mornings and high-fives to our students. They have lots of SPIRIT! It is a wonderful way to start our Friday mornings.

October:

October 2nd- Custodian Appreciation Day

October 3rd- NO SCHOOL

October 4th- NO SCHOOL for Students. Staff Development Day

October 7th-Lunch on the Lawn

October 7th- Cage the Tigers- Wear your Camo or Animal Print Theme Day

October 10th-14th- Scholastic Book Fair at Griffis

October 11th- Grandparents Day @ Book Fair (During PE/Music/Art time)

October 11th- Book Fair Family Night 4:30-6:30

October 11th- Hat Day $1 for CM Food Pantry

October 12th- Walk, Bike and Stroll to School Day

October 14th-Kona Ice at Griffis

October 14th- Pink out the Panthers- Wear your Pink Theme Day

October 17th-Board Meeting

October 20th-Camp Read ALOT Night for 1st Grade @ 6:00-7:00

October 21st-Wrangle the Mustangs-Country vs Country Club Theme Day

October 22nd- Education Foundation Casino Night

October 24th-Don't Let Drugs Ruin Your Dreams! PJ Day

October 25th-You're Too Bright for Drugs! Wear Neon.

October 24th-Trunk or Treat at Griffis @ 6:00-7:30

October 26th- Celebrate Live! Live Drug Free. Wear Red

October 27th-Too Smart to Start! Wear a College/Career Shirt.

October 28th- Make Drugs History! Decade Day!

Griffis Families,

This is the link to our Griffis Scholastic Book Fair homepage. Here you will find more information about the Book Fair, including the option of online shopping. There is also information about setting up an ewallet for your children if you prefer that option of payment. It's going to be a lot of fun. We'll see you at the Book Fair!

Big thanks to Bayli Parr - Realtor, RE/MAX 3D Real Estate for providing complimentary Caddo Creamery coffee and snacks during our Walk to School event on October 12th!

We are so excited to celebrate with our students from Caddo Downs. We are going to meet at the neighborhood pool at 7:20 and walk together to Griffis. See you there!

You may park in the back parking lot and walk through the soccer field gate to the front parking lot to Trunk or Treat with your family!

We are excited to host our first Lunch on the Lawn of the new school year this Friday, Sept. 2. If you plan on attending, fill out the RSVP below by Thursday, Oct.6th. We anticipate a large crowd, so arrive early in order to park and make your way to the side soccer field. You may park in the front or back of Griffis. It's going to be a great day!

CMISD Education Foundation's Biggest Fundraiser of the year - CASINO NIGHT - presented by Platinum Chevrolet Cadillac, is coming up - OCTOBER 22ND! This event has the biggest impact on funds we raise that go directly back to the CMISD teachers in the form of classroom grants! Click the link below to get your tickets

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/402943543987

and check out our Facebook page and webpage to see what its all about!

Come join this AMAZING PTO Team!!! We would love for you to sign up. PTO has many opportunities for you to volunteer and in a variety of ways.

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!

Skyward Information for CAFETERIA ACCOUNTS:

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

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

The 2023 yearbook is now on sale! The first yearbook sales deadline is Friday 9-16. The first sales campaign starts on Tuesday 9-6 when we return from Labor Day.

Yearbooks are live for sale online now. You can purchase online at jostensyearbooks.com or use the following link:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02184354

This is a Griffis only yearbook that you will want for memories!

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.

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 October is Grit. 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