What's Happening at Griffis

As we begin a new 2021 semester we would like to wish a very Happy New Year to our Griffis families! We trust you had a wonderful winter break with family and friends. We are excited and hopeful for this semester. This is when we see the most growth in our students and new goals accomplished. In February, we look forward to our UIL Academic Competition. Our students and coaches have been working hard to get ready for their events. We want to achieve our goal of continuing to bring home that championship trophy! We are proud of our students and staff for exceeding expectations first semester. We look forward to a great spring semester.

GO GRIFFIS!

Sincerely,

Michelle Colwell & Erin Gray

The Heart of a Leader and the Spirit of a Team- The Hard Hat by John Gordan.

January:

January 18– Holiday

January 7- Jump Rope for Heart (look for information in Fox Folders)

February:

Feb. 2 – Writing Benchmark

Feb. 8- Student Holiday

Feb. 11- Boosterthon

Feb. 17- UIL Writing on campus

Feb. 19- UIL DAY

Feb. 23-Spring and Class Pictures

• School starts at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 3:30 P.M.
• Tardy bell rings @ 8:00 A.M.

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.

We have many students who only have one parent/guardian contact in our system. Please check your Parent Portal and add additional contacts if needed.

Nurse Brittney is going to serve as your point of contact for COVID- related symptoms and issues. This includes reporting illnesses and possible exposures. Teachers will notify Nurse Brittney when students are ill at school and need a visit to the clinic. When a student has potential COVID-symptoms, they will be kept isolated as they wait to be picked up. If your student is experiencing symptoms at home, you will be contacted by Nurse Brittney or administration for information regarding return date and online learning.

• Students who are absent with COVID-19 symptoms need to email notes to Nurse Brittney BEFORE returning to school. bpryor@caddomillsisd.org

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. At the end of the month, each teacher will pick a student from their class that they feel has best demonstrated that trait. Those students will be recognized as the Character Students of the Month. The trait for the month of January is Responsibility. Also, please see the monthly parent newsletter below.

Caddo Mills ISD Prepayment/Charge Policy
Pre-payment for meals are accepted in the breakfast or lunch periods by the cashier, can be given in the school office to be picked up by the manager each day, or you may set up your child/childrens account on www.myschoolaccount.com. You may pay online by using your checking/savings account OR debit/credit cards. Please note when paying online the system doesn't update until after midnight each day so the cashier will not see the payment until the following day.

The charge policy for Caddo Mills ISD is as follows:

Elementary students may charge up to $8.00 for either breakfast or lunch meals before receiving an alternative meal. Once the student reaches the negative amount, example (1.00 ), the student will be given a notice to take home that their account is in the negative. Cashiers will also notify them daily when their account is getting low and that they need to bring lunch money. Parents may also check their accounts online.

PB&J- $1.25

Yogurts-$1.00

Ice Cream- $0.75

Chips-$0.75

Cheeze Its & Elf Graham's $0.35

Rice Crispy Treats- $0.35

Griffis will have their own Yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year. Yearbooks are on sale We are excited for our very first Griffis only yearbook! Click the link below to order a yearbook.

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