THE GRIZZLY GAZETTE

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! Conferences will be held Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. in person at Grissom and Thursday, October 15 from 1:30–7:30 p.m. virtually through WebEx. All conferences are by appointment only. Conferences Fall 2026

Families can schedule appointments through the SchoolSoft Conference Manager in PowerSchool. Scheduling is open now and will remain available through October 13 at 11:30 p.m. We encourage families to schedule early to get the times that work best for you. Conferences Fall 2026

We look forward to connecting with our Grizzly families and talking about your student’s progress!

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!

It’s time to recognize another student who is making Grissom a better place each and every day.

This week’s Grizzly Legend of the Week is… AMEILA XI!

Ameila was nominated by Mr. Rayshouny, who shared that she never lets a classroom discussion die. Whether she’s adding her own thoughtful ideas, asking questions, or building on the ideas of her classmates, Ameila is always engaged and helping take the conversation to the next level.

But what really makes Ameila stand out is the energy she brings with her. Mr. Rayshouny describes her as having a calming, friendly, and contagious presence with a circle of friends that stretches across the entire classroom.

That’s what Grizzly PRIDE is all about — being involved, lifting up the people around you, and making your classroom a better place simply by being part of it.

Congratulations, Ameila X — our Grizzly Legend of the Week!

Keep leading the Grizzly way, Ameila!

🍂 GRISSOM FALL BAND CONCERT – WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🎶

Grizzly families, mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 28, as we get ready for an exciting evening of music, food, and fun at Grissom Middle School!

Our talented Grizzly musicians have been working hard, and we can't wait for our families and community to come out and support them!

🎵 Fall Band Concert Details:

• Date: Wednesday, October 28

• Doors Open: 5:45 p.m.

• Concert Begins: 6:15 p.m. SHARP!

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🎟️ ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED!

Your ticket includes admission to the concert, pizza, dessert, and a drink! Purchasing tickets in advance helps us plan for food and seating.

Purchase Tickets Here:
https://warren.revtrak.net/ms/Grissom-Middle-School-23/grissom-ms-band/

WE NEED OUR GRIZZLY COMMUNITY!

We are also looking for volunteers and families willing to donate baked goods to help make this evening a success!

Volunteer to Help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0448ABA62BA5F49-59290612-fall

Donate Baked Goods:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0448ABA62BA5F49-59292152-baked

Whether you're purchasing tickets, volunteering your time, or donating a sweet treat, your support makes a difference!

Thank you for continuing to support our students, our music program, and the Grissom community. We can't wait to see everyone on October 28!

💚 Grizzly PRIDE is what we do!

GRISSOM TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING! 👻

Get ready, Grizzlies! We're bringing some Halloween fun to the Grissom football field, and we want YOU to be part of it!

Join us for our Grissom Trunk or Treat, an evening filled with costumes, candy, decorated trunks, and plenty of Halloween excitement!

🎃 Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ 7:30–8:00 PM
📍 Grissom Football Field
🍬 FREE to Attend!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAEA92CA3FFC61-66543769-grissom

Costumes are encouraged, so grab your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a spooktacular evening!

A huge shoutout to our Grissom Leadership students for helping bring this fun event to our school community!

This event is open to Grissom students and their families ONLY.

We can't wait to see our Grizzlies dressed up and enjoying a great night together!

Grizzly PRIDE Is What We Do! 💚🐻

#GrissomGrizzlies #GrizzlyPRIDE #TrunkOrTreat #GrissomHalloween

🐻 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!

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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