GATOR BITES
SEPTEMBER 26TH - OCTOBER 2ND
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
9/27-10/1 Scholastic Book Fair
9/27 8th Grade Football vs Roach (B Team) 5:30 PM - (A Team) 7PM @ Wakeland High School
9/28 7th Grade Football vs Roach (B Team) 5:30 PM - (A Team) 7PM @ Wakeland High School
9/29 8th Grade Volleyball vs Vandeventer (C Team: 5:30 B Team: 6:30 A Team: 7:30) @ Vandeventer Middle School
9/30 7th Grade Volleyball vs Vandeventer (C Team: 5:30 B Team: 6:30 A Team: 7:30) @ Griffin Middle School
10/2 Lone Star High School Rising Rangers Cheer Academy 1PM-4PM
10/26 Lifetouch - School Picture Re-take Day
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!!!
Look what’s arrived! We can wait to welcome you to our Book Fair this week! Stop by for your next great read, September 27-October 1!
GET YOUR YEARBOOK!!!
Griffin Middle School is offering the opportunity to purchase a recognition ad for your child.
Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time.
Visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1438957 to create your recognition ad. Ads will be available for purchase until Friday, November 12th.
This offer is available for 8th grade students only.
LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL RISING RANGER CHEER ACADEMY 10/2/2021
RAIL Tutoring Program
Frisco ISD teachers are now offering weekly online tutorials in the evenings, saving parents time and money that might otherwise be spent on outside tutors.
The tutorials are facilitated by District teachers who have worked with the Teaching and Learning Department to ensure alignment between what happens in the classroom and what is covered in online tutorials. Tutorials are at 6 p.m.:
- Mondays - Math
- Tuesdays - Social Studies
- Wednesdays - ILA
- Thursdays - Science
Griffin Middle School Career Day 2022
COVID-19 Priority Testing for Staff and Students
Students and Staff Get Priority Access to COVID-19 Testing
Frisco ISD has partnered with Nomi Health, a COVID-19 testing facility, to make sure students and staff have convenient access to free PCR and antigen testing. The testing site located at the northwest corner of Technology Drive and World Cup Way has a priority access line for FISD staff and students. Individuals are not required to use Nomi Health. Learn more about registration.
Support the Frisco Education Foundation through Amazon Smile
You can support the Frisco Education Foundation by shopping on smile.amazon.com. Choose the Frisco Education Foundation as the recipient and .5% of the purchase price will go straight to the FEF.
The Frisco Education Foundation is the 501(c)3 not-for-profit that exists solely to benefit the students and staff of Frisco ISD. Click here to learn more about the FEF.
FRISCO ISD Fine Art “Musings” Newsletter
Click here to find the latest newsletter or sign-up for the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox.
FRISCO ISD PODCAST
Check Out the FISD Podcast
In the third episode of The Frisco ISD Podcast, Managing Director of Guidance and Counseling Dr. Stephanie Cook joins us to discuss social-emotional learning. In this episode, we discuss its meaning and how parents can support their students throughout their SEL journey. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
FISD Printable Calendars
Get to Know the Calendars on the District Website
The Frisco ISD calendar section has numerous functionalities. You can customize your calendar to include only the district calendars that are applicable to you before printing, subscribing or syncing to your Outlook. For example, high school athletics and middle school fine arts can each be specified by campus and activity.
Check out the FISD Community Folder
Check Out the Community Folder
The community folder area of the District website is full of advertisements and links to information about goods and services that may be of interest to the FISD community. You can find everything from discounts on kids’ camps to volunteer opportunities. The folder does not represent the viewpoint of the District and is not an endorsement of the advertiser, products, or services listed.
GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL HOURS
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:25 AM - 3:45 PM School doors to the main entrance and cafeteria will open at 7:45 AM each day.
A.M. tutorials begin at 7:55 AM and P.M. tutorials end at 4:05.
HELPFUL LINKS AND GMS CONTACT INFORMATION
Bennett and Alma Griffin Middle School
Email: griffin@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/middle-school/griffin/calendar
Location: 3703 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
Phone: 469-633-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffingatorpta/
Twitter: @GriffinMSGators