Patriot Pulse
January 27th, 2023 Edition
Hello Grissom Families.
We've officially reached the midway point of our school year! I am astonished by how quickly the first two quarters of school have passed yet amazed by how much we've accomplished in that time. Our students continue to shine in their studies, participate in school activities, and commit to the values of the Positive Patriot!
I am excited to share that our district has adopted a new communications platform, called ParentSquare, for communicating and engaging with parents and families. Read more about ParentSquare in this edition of the Pulse. I strongly encourage ALL parents and guardians to download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
Despite the doldrums of winter, Grissom remains lively with learning, activities, and spirit. Read on to learn more about what is happening!
With gratitude,
Mr. Michael Rumbaugh
Principal
ParentSquare
KSD 140 is now using ParentSquare for email, text, and voice messaging! All District and principal communications will be sent via ParentSquare.
This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourages greater engagement and connection with D140. It provides an efficient way for District administrators and school principals to:
- Send District and school information via email, text, and app notification
- Share pictures, files, and calendar items
- Send attendance notifications
- and much more . . . all in one centralized place!
In addition to several enhanced messaging features, this new platform will allow us to communicate in multiple languages. Language settings were aligned to registration information provided by parents/guardians. If you wish to change the language of the notifications you are receiving from District 140, please contact your school office or fill out the form located at ksd140.org/contact-us
For even greater convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). This app centralizes District and school communications pertaining to your student(s) and allows parents/guardians to customize their notification settings.
Breakthrough
Breakthrough will be held at Prairie View Middle School on Friday, February 10 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
Breakthrough is a fun, four-hour retreat focusing on personal and social development, promoting sound decision-making, and emphasizing teens helping teens. Open to all students at Grissom and Prairie View middle schools, large and small group session topics will include communication skills, decision making, problem-solving, peer pressure, drug and alcohol information, and positive mental attitude.
Information and parent permission forms have been sent home with students. More paper copies are available outside our main office. Printable copies are linked below.
2nd Quarter Grades Released
2nd quarter report card grades are available on the Infinite Campus portal. Please click the image if you need assistance accessing grades.
Pack the Gym - Monday, January 30th
Come out and support the Patriot basketball teams as they take on district rival Prairie View this coming Monday, January 30th. The first game tips off at 4 PM. We hope to see you there.
Students are ENCOURAGED to wear Red, White and Blue or Grissom Spiritwear on Monday to support the teams.
Grissom Yearbook Orders
Box Tops for Education
Directions for downloading and using the app can be found at this link: https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app
Every Box Top scanned will raise money for our school.
Daily Announcements
Grissom's daily announcements can be found by clicking the link below. Please bookmark this link on your device.
The link to our daily announcements can also be found on our school website.
January Students of the Month!
Slice the Price Fundraiser
Our fundraiser is officially off and running!
We have already sold $158 online towards our $2,500 goal!
Every student should register for the fundraiser http://stpcards.com/38897r
Once you register you will get your own personal link to share with friends and family. You will also be able to pick your child’s prize and the prizes go all the way up to $600 cash!
If you choose not to register, you can still support your school by sharing our general online store, where friends and family can purchase a Buy One, Get One large pizza card for just $15!
Here is the link: http://stpcards.com/38897
Also, once you register you will have two chances to earn a $50 Amazon card!
The registered player with the most cards sold by Jan 30th will win a $50 Amazon gift card (when our school sells at least 100 cards online).
For questions, please call the hotline number: 866-252-6103
Thank you for participating and supporting Grissom Middle School!
LOOKING FOR HOT LUNCH VOLUNTEERS!
Parents,
Interested in helping out on a Hot Lunch Day?
Sign up here!: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4fa4a92eaaf58-grissom1
February PTO Meeting
Our next PTO Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15th.
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Grissom Lounge
Grissom Spiritwear
Click the link below to order Grissom spiritwear!
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/IL/Tinley%20Park/Grissom%20Middle%20School
Social Emotional Wellness
Social Emotional Wellness
We are here for you and your family, and we have resources to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your social/emotional leaders of Grissom:
School Social Worker
Molly Fahy
708.342.9563
School Counselor
Joy Labudzik
708.342.9561
Crisis & Support Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
24/7 free & confidential support & crisis resources
Crisis Textline: text HOME to 741741
24/7 text message support for those in crisis.
Between Friends: 1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
24/7 domestic violence crisis line
Call 4 Calm: Text “TALK” or “HABLAR” to 552-020
Free Emotional Support Text Line
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080
24/7 Chicago rape hotline for survivors of sexual violence & their significant others
Illinois Warm Line: 1-866-359-7953
Peer & Family mental health support by phone, weekdays M-F 9AM-5PM
NAMI Chicago local resources & referral helpline: 312-563-0445
Compassionate support & personalized referrals M-F 9AM-5PM, Sat 9-1
If you or someone you love is experiencing an immediate, life-threatening mental health crisis,
call 911, clearly state that the individual is experiencing a mental health emergency and ask
that a Critical Incident Team officer respond to the situation. A Critical Incident Team officer is
trained in handling psychiatric emergencies.
Keep in Touch!
#KirbyONE40
Respectfully,
Mr. Michael Rumbaugh - Principal
Mrs. Julie Simpson - Assistant Principal
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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