Announcements for Monday, December 10, 2018

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1 Announcements for Monday, December 10, 2018

2 On This Day in History 1817 Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the 20 th state American librarian Melvil Dewey was born. He created the Dewey Decimal Classification system for libraries A treaty was signed in Paris, France that officially ended the Spanish-American War The first Nobel prizes were awarded U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

3 Crayola ColorCycle Grissom Patriots are collecting used markers and highlighters (any brand) to be converted into clean fuel. This fuel can be used to power vehicles, heat homes, cook meals and more! Green collection boxes will be in each classroom and on the bench outside the Commons. The program can keep tons of plastic out of landfills each year. Remember, don t throw out that used marker ColorCycle it!

4 Box Tops for Education The PE department is collecting Box Tops for Education. Please turn them in to your PE/Health teacher.

5 Yearbook It s not too early to order your 2019 Grissom Yearbook! Forms are available in the rack outside the Main Office. You can also order online at

6 Board Game Club Board Game Club meets Tuesday after school in the Art Room!

7 Student Council Student Council meets Tuesday after school in Room 111.

8 Fitness Club Fitness Club will meet Wednesday after school in the Small Gym.

9 6 th /7 th Grade Girls Basketball Congratulations to the Lady Patriots!! They placed 2 nd during the season and 4 th in the SWIC Tournament!

10 6 th /7 th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts for 6 th /7 th grade girls volleyball will be from 4:45-7:00 pm on Monday, Dec. 10 th and from 7:30-8:30 am on Tuesday, Dec. 11 th.

11 Newspaper Club The next meeting of the Newspaper Club is Wednesday, Dec. 12 th in Room 222.

12 Special Olympics Basketball Our Kirby 140 Special Olympics Basketball team will compete on Thursday evening at 6:30 at Prairie View! Come out and show your support for our outstanding athletes!!

13 Toy Drive The 15 th Annual Remembering Cathy and Alison toy drive is underway! Unwrapped toys are being accepted in the Main Office until Wednesday, Dec. 19 th. All donations benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.

14 Cheer/Dance Practice will be held after school Tuesday until 5:00 pm. Please report to Room 210 after 8 th period. *There will be a mandatory parent meeting immediately following practice!

Festival of Literary Trees Join us in celebrating the holidays in the Media Center by decorating a tree (under 2 ft.) based upon your favorite book.

15 Festival of Literary Trees Join us in celebrating the holidays in the Media Center by decorating a tree (under 2 ft.) based upon your favorite book. All trees must be submitted by Wednesday, December 12th, after which students will vote for a winner during their library time. One lucky winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card!

KEA SCHOLARSHIP SUNSHINE PINS Student Council will be selling 1-inch Sunshine Pins for $3 each in honor and remembrance of beloved teacher Ms. Abby Ohl. SALE DATES: Dec.

17 KEA SCHOLARSHIP SUNSHINE PINS Student Council will be selling 1-inch Sunshine Pins for $3 each in honor and remembrance of beloved teacher Ms. Abby Ohl. SALE DATES: Dec. 3-7: Students may purchase pins during lunch Dec. 17: Community may purchase pins from 5-7 pm in the Grissom commons In recognition of Ms. Ohl s love for her students and teaching, the Kirby Education Association (KEA) will award a scholarship in her name to a graduating Andrew senior who plans to major in Special Education. Proceeds from these sales will be used to fund the scholarship. Thanks for your support!

18 Cadet/Jazz Band Concert The Cadet/Jazz Band Winter concert will be held here at Grissom on Wednesday evening beginning at 7:30 pm.

19 You Can Do the Cube Returns! Come to the Media Center and borrow a Rubik s Cube to help complete a mosaic image! In order to participate, you must meet the following requirements: *No fines! *No overdue books! *You must have your ID with you!

20 Chorus Chorus will rehearse after school on Mondays only during the month of December.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Grissom is once again collecting pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities! The pop tabs are recycled and sold for scrap metal.

21 Ronald McDonald House Charities Grissom is once again collecting pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities! The pop tabs are recycled and sold for scrap metal. Last year, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana raised more than $40,000 from this program. There is a collection box on the bench outside the Commons for your donations.

Student Support Student Support is held in the Media Center before school every day from 8:00 8:35 and after school Monday through Thursday from 3:10-4:05.

22 Student Support Student Support is held in the Media Center before school every day from 8:00 8:35 and after school Monday through Thursday from 3:10-4:05. Please be sure to bring your work with you! You will need to sign in and stay the entire time. If you are a bus rider, please remember to sign up for the activity bus that day!

Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge Last year Grissom Patriots saved 10,263 plastic water bottles from ending up in landfills by using the water

23 Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge Last year Grissom Patriots saved 10,263 plastic water bottles from ending up in landfills by using the water bottle filling stations throughout the building. So far this year, we have saved 5,233 bottles! Please remember to use these instead of plastic bottles!

25 Patriot Pride Be Respectful! Be Ready! Be a Patriot!

Announcements for Monday, December 3, 2018

Announcements for Monday, December 3, 2018 On This Day in History 1818 Illinois was admitted as the 21 st state of the Union. 1828 Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States. 1833 Oberlin