GRIGGSVILLE - PERRY ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS B DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 th, 2016

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1 GRIGGSVILLE - PERRY ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS B DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 th, 2016 Playgroup is cancelled for tomorrow. Senior pictures were due March 1st - they must be turned in ASAP. See Mrs. Springer if you cannot submit a senior picture. Elementary spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, March 23 rd. Order forms are going home with students today. Last chance to purchase the yearbooks! Don't miss out on your copy! NHS members: We will not be going to the animal shelter today. It will be rescheduled for a later date. The following students are to meet with Kristi Stadler tomorrow during their homeroom: Lani Daniels, Kenzie Flowers, Kayla McCallister, Kobie McCallister, Aaron Nash, Mary Nash, Bailey Powers, & Maddison Vinyard. The following students are to meet with Kristi Stadler on Friday during their homeroom: Madison Barker, Devin Battefeld, Jordan Brite, Robert Brown, Kourtney Harris, Michael Harris, Jadon Huddleston, Kelsey Hull, Hope Scott, Maddie Syrcle, Paige Syrcle, Brock Thomas, Logan Thomas, Mason Smith, & Nathan Walston. Ineligible list is due to office NO LATER than 10:45 on Friday. Yearbooks for are available for purchase too! They are $40, until April 29th. Purchase your copy today! High School cheer tryout practices are tonight 8-9 and tomorrow night in Griggsville and tryouts will be Friday starting at 6 in Griggsville.

2 The Class of 2018 is selling Krispy Kreme Donuts now through March 18. Regular glazed are $8/dozen, and special varieties are $9/dozen. Please see a sophomore if you are interested in purchasing any donuts! Thank you for your support. They will be delivered on Weds, March 23 rd. Please visit the guidance counselor webpage on the school website for a full list of scholarships! It s about that time! Time to sign up for summer softball and baseball! Forms went home with students yesterday. They need to be filled out and returned to Jamie Kelley at the Elementary by March 21 st! There is also a $40 per child fee that also needs to be turned in with these forms. Checks may be made to GPSL. You may also drop off forms and money at the Griggsville City Hall next Weds. March 16 th from 6 to 7 pm. There are forms available in the school office. If you have any questions please call Derrick Nash at HS Winter Sports Parents: Griggsville-Perry would like to invite you to the Winter Sports Banquet next Thursday, March 17 th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym. We will recognize the boys and girls basketball teams, players, cheerleaders and coaches. The school will provide drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert G-P Athletics Exciting news! Our school district has the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 through the America s Farmers #GrowRuralEd program, but we need your help. Farmers can go online and nominate our school district to better our chances. Learn more about the program here: For the fifth consecutive year, the Monsanto Fund is gearing up to invest $2.3 million to strengthen math and science programs in rural public school districts. Through America s Farmers Grow Rural Education, farmers can nominate the eligible local public school district of their choice. After our school district is nominated, we can submit our application to compete for a grant. The more farmers we have nominate our school district, the more it demonstrates community support and can help strengthen our application. Deadline for nominations from farmers is April 1, Thank you!

3 Requirements for nominating the school are at least 21 or older and actively farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans and/or cotton, or 40 acres of open-field vegetables, or at least 10 acres of vegetables in protected culture and NOT a seed dealer or spouse of a seed dealer. These are the only available NHS Build an Animals that are left: giraffe, dragon, & unicorn. Contact Kayt Risley if you would like one. Cost is $20. Thanks! The senior class of 2016 is sponsoring Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 19 th from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. in the Griggsville Cafeteria. Please join us for a free will donation. Pancakes, Sausage, and Biscuits and Gravy breakfast, along with photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, who will be making his appearance. HS students: We have an abundance of overdue books!! Please see Mrs. Evans if you are one of the following: Ashlyn Crone (3), Myesha Edwards, Kayla McCallister (5), Kobie McCallister (3), Ashley McCarter, Gavin McDaniel (3), Madison Miller, Bailey Powers (2) Dakota Shoemaker, Kayce Smith, Paige Syrcle, and Shay Taylor (1). Preschool Screening will be tomorrow and Friday. Four Rivers Special Education District and Griggsville-Perry School District are sponsoring developmental screenings for all children between the ages of 2½ and 5 years (old not entering kindergarten in the fall). This screening helps to determine eligibility for the pre-kindergarten program. Parents should call the school at (217) to schedule an appointment. Sports: Congratulations to Max Stinebaker who advanced to the State round of the IHSA 1A Three Point Showdown He will shoot at 4:30 in Peoria!

4 GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 CHEERLEADING NEWS! High School cheer tryout practices are Wednesday 8-9 and Thursday in Griggsville and tryouts will be Friday starting at 6 in Griggsville. EAGLES TRACK NEWS! Track practice started yesterday, Tuesday, March 8 th! Athletes must have good running shoes and warm clothes. Please make sure that you have running shoes, not cross trainers, basketball shoes, etc. Physical and insurance forms must be up to date in the office. We will practice each night until 4:30 to start the first week. This meeting is postponed until next week, due to conflicts this week! There will be a mandatory parent/athlete meeting on Thursday, March 10 th at 5:00. Practice will last until 5:00 the evening of the meeting. This meeting is postponed until next week, due to conflicts this week! EAGLES BASKETBALL NEWS! Coach White needs the following from these people: Avery Bradshaw playbook Keegan Oitker playbook. These are your responsibility Guys! There will be practice after school today from 3:30 5:30 pm. The GPHS Class of 2018 are selling Krispy Kreme Donuts until March 18. Regular glazed are $8/dozen, and special variety dozens are $9/dozen. Please see a sophomore if you are interested in purchasing any donuts! Thank you for your support. They will be delivered on Weds, March 23 rd. The following students have library fines: Brianna Bennett, McKenya McCurdy, Ashley Waters, and Chance Lawber.

5 Books are Fun is here in the library! Orders and money are due this Thursday and delivery will be on Friday. The Unity Athletic Boosters are having their 17 th Annual HOOPSFEST 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 12 th in Mendon IL. More info is available in the office. It s about that time! Time to sign up for summer softball and baseball! There are forms in the office and they need to be filled out and returned to Jamie Kelley at the Elementary by March 21 st! There is also a $40 per child fee that also needs to be turned in with these forms. Checks may be made to GPSL. You may also drop off forms and money at the Griggsville City Hall on Weds. March 16 th from 6 to 7 pm. There are forms available in the school office. Preschool Screening will be tomorrow and Friday. Four Rivers Special Education District and Griggsville-Perry School District are sponsoring developmental screenings for all children between the ages of 2½ and 5 years old (not entering kindergarten in the fall). This screening helps to determine eligibility for the pre-kindergarten program. Parents should call the school at (217) to schedule an appointment. The senior class of 2016 is sponsoring Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 19 th from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. in the Griggsville Cafeteria. Please join us for a free will donation. Pancakes, Sausage, and Biscuits and Gravy breakfast, along with photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, who will be making his appearance. TOMORROW: - THURSDAY, MARCH 10 TH : Championship game of JHVB 8 th Grade Regionals at Perry at 6 pm. Preschool Screening Call the high school for an appointment. FRIDAY, MARCH 11 TH End of 3 rd Quarter!! Report cards go home next week! Preschool Screening Call the high school for an appointment.

6 SUNDAY, MARCH 13 TH : Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed, because Daylight Saving Time begins! MONDAY, MARCH 14 TH : Season Opener Lady Tornadoes and Tornadoes at Pleasant Hill at 4:30 pm Junior High Scholastic Bowl match at Pittsfield at 4 pm. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 TH : Tornadoes at Brussels at 4:30 pm Lady Tornadoes at Brussels at 4:30 pm in a double header. School Board meeting at 7 pm