The school year is officially in full swing. The classes are up and running and learning is taking place. This week we were able to get into all of the lunches to enjoy some time with the students and Mrs. Clinton-Jones was able to present opportunities for the students to earn some whole grade level privileges based on lunch room etiquette.
In just two weeks we will be having our Open Houses on Wednesday, September 21 for PreK-1 and Thursday, September 22 for Grades 2-4. Both nights will be from 6:00 - 7:00. This year instead of a parent information type event, we invite you to come with your child and explore their classroom and get a feel for what their day is like. All students are welcome to bring their parents to this fun and informative evening. Volunteer trainings will also take place on this evening with two sessions at 5:45 and 6:30. If you plan on volunteering in any capacity this year or may be interested in chaperoning a field trip, this training is mandatory. If you have already been trained you can simply come with your paper work for verification. If this is your first time there is a short presentation that you must complete as well. All volunteer documents can be found HERE.
Chorus Is Coming!
3rd and 4th Grade Parents! Does your child love to sing? Sign them up for chorus! Our ensemble is made up of 3rd and 4th graders. We put on several concerts throughout the year, and we meet on Thursday afternoons to rehearse until 3:55. Miss Magoon will contact you with more information. Chorus will begin on Thursday September, 15th. Please sign your son/daughter up below. https://forms.gle/GvhBWWdZGYyQchpS7
Girls on the Run
Once again this year we will be offering a Girls on the Run Program during the Fall and Spring. If you are interested in taking part in this opportunity, please check the flyer below for more details.
GOTR flyer
From the Lunchroom
School Breakfast and Lunch is no longer free for all students. Be sure to load student's account with money, or send in a check to the school. For information about Free and Reduced lunches please click here.
Chromebooks
For parents of Grades 1-4 students: Chromebook Take Home Fee is $5 per school year for each student. This fee will allow students to take home Chromebooks during remote learning days. If this fee is not paid the student will not be sent home with a Chromebook in preparation for a weather related remote day. If this fee presents a financial hardship please reach out to Mr. Mitchell.
News from the PTO
First Meeting of the School Year
Please join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30pm via Zoom. A link will be provided on the PTO FB page (GMS PTO NH 2022-2023). We look forward to seeing you!
PTO Forms
Friendly reminder, please be sure to fill out the following forms:
Please note the family directory will NOT be posted on Facebook - only those who sign up will be emailed a link. Please fill out all forms by today, September 9th.
GMS Family Fun Night at the Fisher Cats
Join us on Saturday, September 17th as the Fisher Cats take on the Harrisburg Senators. First pitch at 6:35pm. Exclusive on the field experience for GMS students! Please click here for tickets and more information!
News from the Community
Repeated News/ Long Term Info to Know
Pick Up Procedures
Those utilizing parent pick up are asked to fill in the large loop at the designated time. Please have the colored pick up slips that were sent home, as these act as verification for our staff. If you arrive early for your designated time, you will be directed to a waiting line in the parking lot until your group time.
Pink Group (Last Names A-G): 2:45
Yellow Group (Last Names H-O) 2:52
Blue Group (Last Names P-Z) 3:00
Buses: 3:10 targeted departure
Absence Reporting Email
The GMS office now has a dedicated email address to use to report your child tardy or absent: GMSabsences@litchfieldsd.org. You can also find it on the Griffin Memorial School homepage, on the top, left side under “ABSENCES”.
When you send an email please include the following information:
*Child’s first and last name
*Teacher
*Reason for absence
If you would prefer to leave a voicemail message when your child is absent or tardy you are still welcome to call 424-5931 and then hit “2” when you hear the automated message. Please remember to include the above information in the voice message.
Please note that when you email or leave a voice message saying that your child “will be out” then the absence is recorded as unexcused. Please tell us the reason for the absence so it is documented correctly.
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