Memories from Middle School Monster Mash dance, it was spookily fun!!
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Rue's Wrap: It's been an exciting week so far, and there is still a "Monster Mash" dance to come tonight, followed by the epic PTO Fall Festival tomorrow evening. It was a big honor this week to make the starting introductions at the Middle School Fall Band concert. It was fun to capture an "ussie" with the 6th grade band to kick off the event! I was so impressed with the musical talent of our students. Way to go, Grizzly Band members, and thank you to Mrs. Palmer for all that she does to support the growth of our musicians. I was also invited to help celebrate with Ms. Jirsa's class today...they are "nailing it" in regard to attendance. Her class has had perfect attendance on 30 out of our 38 school days so far! That's amazing. It was fun to pose for a wacky picture with the class to commemorate the celebration. Way to go, 4th graders! And thank you to all of you parents out there who are helping your kids get to school every day and reinforcing the importance of "showing up." These are life lessons that will pay dividends in the future. That said, if your student is having trouble getting to school, please reach out to our counselors. We want to help and support families in removing barriers to strong school attendance. We stand ready to team with you in the building of great attendance habits! Go Grizzlies!
Proceeds from this year's Book Fair will benefit our students and our school. Thank you for supporting our kids! Happy Reading!
Order now . . .
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/griffinschool1
Just some friendly competition over here in the middle school!! #gohawks
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.
