Grizzly Weekly Update 11/13/22
November is American Indian Heritage Month!
We are so grateful to have Ms. Soltow here at GCF!
Substitute Appreciation Day is 11/18! Thank you to our GCF substitute teachers! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Congratulations to the students pictured below! Their artwork was showcased this past Monday 11/8 at the CCS Fall Art Show! Way to go Grizzly's
Greta Schimmel
Christopher Fahey
Luis Hernandez
Not pictured: April MillsGCF students donated over 200 lbs of food to RCS to help families in need for Thanksgiving. Way to go Grizzly's!
November is Veterans' History Awareness Month in North Carolina!
November is the Month of the Military Family. Military-connected students: Starting November 1st, be sure to stop by the cafeteria entrance (near the media center) to put a sticker on the NC State and World maps to show the places you have lived. Also, provide Ms. Anderson with a photo of your family OR family PET to be posted, as well. Thank you for your Service!
Veteran's Day Program
GCF Veterans
Special guest speaker Gunnery Sergeant Dean
donorschoose.org
Wreaths Across America
In support of Wreaths Across America, Grover C. Fields S2S program will be collecting “Change from the Heart” to purchase wreaths for the New Bern National Cemetery. Students can donate change in their homerooms from October 26-November 14. The homeroom that collects the most change will win a pizza party. Families may also sign up or volunteer to lay wreaths on December 17th or donate a wreath directly to Wreaths Across America https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/172374
Grizzly Gear Holiday Sale!
The Holiday Sale will kick off next week! Here are some additional details...
- Dates: November 7th - November 30th
- 20% savings sitewide
- Free shipping over $75
- Guaranteed delivery by December 23rd
- Puffer Vests - Adult sizes.
- Flannel Pajama Pants - Adult and youth sizes.
- Letterman Jackets - Adult and youth sizes.
- Winter Scarves
- Sonic Lightweight 1/4 Zips - Available in Men's and Women's cuts and youth sizes!
- Cowl Neck Workout Hoodies - Available in Men's and Women's cuts.
Updated Club Schedule!
Theatre club will meet: Nov 21, 28; and Dec 5,19. 3:30pm-4:55pm
Pay It Forward will meet every other Thursday from 3:30pm-4:30pm. The next meeting will be held on November 17th.
Chess Club will meet every other Friday from 3:30pm-5pm. The next meeting will be held on November 18th.
Battle of the Books will meet on November 17th from 3:30 - 4:15.
Development Club will meet every Thursday from 3:30-4:30.
All students must be picked up no later than 5pm.
No Food Deliveries or Drop-Offs
Not Feeling Well?
To register for free COVID testing please visit: coquihealth or scan the QR code
Craven County Schools COVID text line: 252-501-6056
Attendance matters! Absent student?
If your student has been absent, please send a note with your student regarding their absence once they have returned.
Emails can also be sent to Tina.lee@cravenk12.org regarding absences. Please be sure to include students full first and last name.
Questions regarding attendance phone calls, emails, and/or letters can be directed to deja.mcgee@cravenk12.org.
Need Vision Care?
The Vision Center inside Walmart is providing the opportunity for individuals to receive free glasses. The program is called National Vision Cares and all you have to do is go to the Vision Center and ask about the program.
Cellphones are ~Away for the Day~ at GCF
Early Checkouts
Backpack Blessings
Military Family Life Counselor
GCF has a new Military Family Life Counselor, Lisa Anderson. She is available to support your child/student and family with the challenges of military life. She is available to meet one on one with students or in small groups - once a Parent Consent Form is received. Ms. Anderson can be reached at 252-503-0369 or by email at Lisa.anderson@cravenk12.org and is here on campus Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri. Until 12:30 p.m.
Help Fund a Project at GCF!
Rent the Rock
PTO Needs YOU!
Email: GCFPTO@gmail.com
Grover C. Fields Middle School
Website: https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/39
Location: 2000 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, New Bern, NC, USA
Phone: 252-514-6438
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GCFgrizzlies
Twitter: @gcfgrizzlies