Sheriff Sanders Town Hall Meeting
Please join Sheriff Sanders at Griffin School on
Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM in the School Cafeteria.
Attendees can expect updates on local law enforcement initiatives, an open question-and-answer session with him and information about how residents can become involved in keeping Thurston County safe.
Rue's Wrap: Our kindergarteners finished their second week of school this week (and our 1st graders were excited to pose for a picture, too!). It's been a joy to welcome this group of young learners to school and to see their smiling faces! School safety is a high priority for us at Griffin. During these first few weeks of school, we conducted an earthquake drill and a fire drill. Our students and staff took the drills seriously, evacuating the building and lining up quickly and efficiently out on the field. Good work, Grizzlies! We will continue to practice safety drills approximately once per month throughout the school year.
Mr. Pipkins 7th grade science class exploring with microscopes today! 🧫🧪 Did you know we have our own pond outside his classroom to collect samples?!
One full week in the books! It has been a great start to the 2024-25 school year. GO TEAM GRIFFIN! WE ROAR TOGETHER!
"Rue's Wrap": What a fantastic first week of school! We had record attendance at our Open House on Tuesday evening (thank you, PTO, for providing ice cream at the event!) and our elementary school finished off the week today with perfect attendance for the WHOLE SCHOOL. Way to go, Grizzlies! The Griffin staff and families are second to none in terms of supporting our students...thank you for all that you do to foster student success at school!
What a great start to the 24-25 year!!
Griffin Elementary students are 100% in attendance on this first Friday of the school year.
Way to go Grizzlies!
Middle school is off to a great start! 👀see lots of learning happening already!! 🐻❤️🖤
"RUE'S WRAP": Calling all Grizzlies! Our teachers, bus drivers, support staff, and administrators just wrapped up 3 days of professional development and, as you can see from our picture, we are all very excited to see you next week for the start of school. Just a reminder that next Tuesday, September 3rd, is the Griffin Open House/Ice Cream Social from 4-6 pm. It's an opportunity to meet and greet your teachers before the first day of school. I'm going to help our PTO serve ice cream at the event, so I hope that you'll swing by and say hello! The first day of school is Wednesday, September 4th. School starts at 8:45 am and ends at 3:15 pm (all other Wednesdays during the school year are a 2:15 pm dismissal as staff engage in ongoing professional development). Have fun and be safe during these last few days of summer break and I'll see you next week. It's a great day to be a Grizzly!
ENROLL NOW! There is still time to register for the 2024-25 school year!
We have room in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. We also have room in 7th and 8th grade as well.
Please see the link below to register for the 2024-25 school year if you are new to Griffin. If you would like to apply for a choice transfer in the grades we currently have open, please use the link below.
Enrollment for New Students
https://www.q.wa-k12.net/griffnSTS/NewStudentEnrollment/NewGuardianLoginRequest
Choice Transfer Request Form
https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/choicetransferrequest
A great day for a Griffin All School BBQ! Thank you to the Grizzly Grill, the friends and families who joined us, and everyone who volunteered to be a water balloon target! 🐻 ❤️ 🎈
Thank you Squaxin Island Tribe! The Flag Raising Ceremony was amazing and Griffin staff and students are proud to fly the Squaxin Flag and proud to honor the "People of the Water."
Career Day @ Griffin . . .
Thank you to the following presenters:
Griffin Fire Dept, Oly PD, Thurston Co. Sheriff - Joel Anderson, Oly Public Works, Thurston Co. Public Works, Dr. Brady McDonald, Geoff Shelstad, Joey Penelope Krane, OCCU, Chelsea Oyster Co - Shina Wysoki, Noelle LeRolland, Annaka Thibodeaux, PSE - Jeff Permann, Brumfield Construction, Elevate Salon - Sadie Tilson, Zach Zimmmerman, Bethany Ackerman, Scott Santhuff, Jen Jenkins, Ivy Kares & Anna Miller, Shelby Hentges, Matt Ackerman, Dr. Mary Ferris - Rainer Eye, Dr. Sam Hamblet, Dr. Marshall McCabe, Sky Faber, and Amanda Killingbecle.
Principal Adams earned enough Golden Griff Paws to takeover the principal's office today. Way to go, Emmett!! ❤️🐻
Thank you, Griffin Foundation, for another successful Senior Luncheon! Today we served 97+ people from our community. Middle School helpers served up local salmon, rice pilaf, broccoli & fruit cobbler. Thank you, Grizzly Grill, Kindergartners, Middle School Pen Pals, 8th Grade Band, Middle School Student Helpers, Griffin staff & students and Kirsten Rue for welcoming our Senior Citizens for lunch today!
Congratulations to the 2024 Griffin National Junior Honor Society Inductees! These students demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Beautiful night for a track meet!! Great job Griffin Grizzlies competing in this evenings events at OHS.
2nd Spongy Moth Areal Treatment
The Department of Agriculture will be making their second application of BTK to eradicate the spongy moth in the Steamboat area. Spraying will take place at dawn (or as soon as it is light enough in the morning) on Thursday, May 16th.
The second spray will happen prior to 8:00 AM. The Department of Agriculture WILL NOT spray around the school between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Although BTK (the spray) poses very low risk to humans, pets, birds, fish, and bees. The playground equipment will be cleaned prior to first recess at 9:40 AM.
Thank you for your patience!
Mr. Ehresmann's 5th grade class had the amazing opportunity to visit the Museum of Flight in Seattle today!!
TK (transitional kindergarten) students in Mrs. Hutnik's class invited a "Special Person" to recognize today. Students sang for their special person and shared snacks. They also got to hear a little bit about each special person in the room.
Thank you TK Students !
Dear Griffin Families & Staff:
Here are more specific details about the Spongy Moth Eradication Process. Spraying will take place at dawn (or as soon as it is light enough tomorrow morning). Spraying will happen prior to 8:00 AM. The Department of Agriculture WILL NOT spray around the school between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. They will spray one time tomorrow unless they have to refill to finish the area. The helicopter will be about 100 to 200 ft above the treetops. You may or may not see the helicopter flying around today. They are conducting reconnaissance flights.
This event will be over prior to the start of school. The spray (“BTK”) poses very low risk to humans, pets, birds, fish and bees. BTK is found naturally in the environment and has an excellent safety record while also being effective for spongy moth eradication. Although the risk to humans is low, as a precaution, DOH recommends that people who wish to minimize their exposure to the spray remain indoors with doors and windows closed during spraying and for 30 minutes afterward. Because the spray can be a little sticky, the playground equipment will be cleaned prior to first recess at 9:40 AM. In the event that spraying does not happen at the time specified, we do have contingency plans for indoor recess. The next scheduled spray date is tentatively set for Wednesday, May 15th.
Thank you for your patience!
