Patriot Pulse
August 2nd, 2022 Edition
Welcome Message (Click Video Below)
Student / Parent Walkthrough
Wednesday, August 10th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The walkthrough provides an opportunity to purchase locks, gym suits, spirit wear, pick up pre-ordered school supply kits, etc. Parents and students may also walk through the building to familiarize themselves with the location of classes and lockers. Please note that students will not be allowed to enter the building unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions regarding the walkthrough, please contact the Grissom office at 708-429-3030
First Day of School
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 24th. Students will be in attendance for the full day, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Students are not permitted in the school building until 8:35 a.m. unless they are attending band or a before school activity.
Schedule and Transportation Release
Middle school student schedules will be released via Infinite Campus on Monday, August 8, 2022. We will send an email to families once the schedules are officially released. Transportation information will be available in portals on Monday, August 15.
Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view middle school student schedules and transportation information once this information is released. If you need assistance with your parent portal, please contact our office at 708-429-3030.
New Scheduling Format
Grissom student schedules will look a little different this year. We are no longer splitting grade levels into two separate teams. Instead, each grade level will have only ONE team with students moving interchangeably through a nine-period schedule. This change allows for smaller class sizes and greater flexibility in scheduling students to better meet academic and social-emotional needs.
Benefits of the New Model
Students will receive at least 80 minutes of instruction in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, providing greater opportunities for students to receive direct instruction and work in collaborative small groups tailored to their academic needs.
Students will receive at least 40 minutes of instruction in PE or Health every day. Students will attend PE for three quarters of the school year and health for one quarter.
Students will receive at least 40 minutes of instruction in an Enrichment class each day. Enrichment classes include music, art, pre-engineering, and/or skills enrichment.
Social studies and science classes will be blocked so that students receive at least 40 minutes of instruction in each subject one day per week and at least 80 minutes of instruction in each subject two days per week.
Lunch periods will be coupled with a 20-minute advisory period.
Lunch/Advisory Times:
- 8th Grade: 10:57 am - 11:37 am
- 6th Grade: 11:40 am - 12:20 pm
- 7th Grade: 12:23 pm - 1:03 pm
Team Leaders
Two teachers at each grade level will serve as co-team leaders. These team leaders will share in responsibilities of team activities and meeting student needs for each grade level.- Sixth-grade team leaders - Maureen Korczyk & Renee O'Keeffe
- Seventh-grade team leaders - Melissa Rumbaugh & Michelle Schussler
- Eighth-grade team leaders - Cheryl LaPlant & Danielle Silzer
Sample Schedule
Below is an example of what a student's schedule might look like for a given 5-day week. The order of classes will differ dependent on the grade level and actual classes in which a student will be placed.
Student schedules will be released on Infinite Campus the second week in August. If you are experiencing issues logging into your parent portal, please contact your school office.
Open House
Wednesday, August 24th
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
You will be able to meet your child's teachers and receive information about their academic curriculum and expectations. More information will be shared with families as we get closer to the date. In the meantime, please contact the Grissom office if you have any questions.
School Supplies
Click this link for the list of school supplies requested at each grade level for the 22-23 school year.
Fall Sports Try-Out Dates
Girls Softball
Monday, August 29th after school until 5:30 PM for all grade levels.
Boys Softball
Monday, August 29th after school until 4:45 PM for all grade levels.
Cross Country
Wednesday, August 31st for boys and girls at all grade levels.
Try-out forms for all fall sports will be provided in the informational packets sent home at the Parent/Student Walkthrough on Wednesday, August 10th. Forms will also be available to students beginning the first day of school on Wednesday, August 24th.
Keep in Touch!
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Respectfully,
Mr. Michael Rumbaugh - Principal
Mrs. Julie Simpson - Assistant Principal
Virgil I. Grissom Middle School
Principal Michael Rumbaugh- mirumbaugh@ksd140.org
Website: ksd140.org/grissom
Location: 17000 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477
Phone: 708-429-3030