Announcements for Thursday, November 9, 2017
On This Day in History 1906 U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt left for Panama to see the progress on the new canal. It was the first foreign trip by a U.S. President. 1961 Major Robert White flew an X-15 rocket plane at a world record speed of 4,093 mph. 1989 Communist East Germany opened its borders, allowing its citizens to travel freely to West Germany. 1997 Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions became the first player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in nine straight seasons.
Box Tops for Education The PE department is collecting Box Tops for Education. Please turn them in to your PE/Health teacher.
KEA Fannie May Holiday Fundraiser The KEA Fannie May fundraiser provides scholarships for former Kirby 140 students attending Andrew high school and planning a career in education. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 10 th to receive by Christmas. Prices are 10% off retail and orders are shipped to your home.
Family Reading Night Family Reading Night is Thursday, Nov. 16 th! Turn off the TV and read for 20 minutes to be entered into a raffle for one $5 Starbucks gift card per grade! More information and parent signature slips will be available next week!
Girls Basketball Good luck at Orland Junior High today!
Chorus Today s Chorus rehearsal has been cancelled!
Jazz Band Jazz Band rehearses at Prairie View every Wednesday after school from 4:00-5:15 pm.
Cheer/Dance Team Tryout forms for the Cheer/Dance team are available in the rack outside the Main Office. They are due back to Mrs. Griffin in Room 210 by Thursday, Nov. 30 th. Mandatory clinic is Tuesday, Dec. 5 th with tryouts Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 6 th and 7 th.
Respond Now Winter Clothing Drive Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive through Friday, Nov. 17 th. New and gently used coats, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves are being collected in the boxes outside of the Commons.
Internet Safety Please remind your parents to attend the Internet Safety presentation that will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28 th at 7:00 pm here at Grissom. Det. Bonerak from the Tinley Park Police Department will be the presenter. (This meeting is for parents only!)
Mathletes There will be a brief informational meeting for anyone interested in joining Mathletes this year. You may come to Mrs. LaPlant s room (#222) right after school on Monday, Nov. 13 th or on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14 th at 8:20 am. The meeting will be about 15 minutes long. Practices will begin after Thanksgiving.
Hot Dog Day Tomorrow is our PTO Hot Dog lunch!
Boys Volleyball Good luck to the boys as they take on Orland Junior High in a home game today at 4:00!
Veteran s Day Do you know anyone who has served or is currently serving in a branch of the military? Complete the half-sheet, attach a picture and turn it in to Mrs. Prieto in Room 118 for our Veteran s Day display. Pictures will be returned.
Student ID s When attending afterschool activities such as games and dances, you must have your Grissom ID with you! You will not be admitted without it!
BOGO Sale On Now! The remaining books in the Media Center Used Book Sale are now Buy One For 25 Cents, and Get One Free! No limit to this amazing offer! (This offer does not include dictionaries or thesauruses, which are $1 each.) Shop early for the best selection! When they re gone, they re gone!
Guess Who? Hint: It s a Grissom staff member!!
Intramurals Intramurals are held each week here at Grissom. Volleyball intramurals are held on Tuesdays, and Basketball intramurals are held on Thursdays. All intramurals are held from 7:45-8:25 am.
Student Support Before and after school Student Support is offered from 8:00-8:35 am each morning, and from 3:10-4:05 pm Monday through Thursday. You must arrive at the beginning of the session and stay for the whole time!
Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge Last year Grissom Patriots saved over 6,600 plastic water bottles from ending up in landfills by using the water bottle filling stations throughout the building. Please remember to use these instead of plastic bottles. So far this year, we ve saved 3,446 bottles from landfills! Let s beat last year s total!
Patriot Pride Be Respectful! Be Ready! Be a Patriot!