THE GRIZZETTE
WELCOME BACK GRIZZLIES!
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EARLY CHECKOUT
TARDY
ABSENT
CHANGING LEARNING LOCATIONS
Learning Location changes are trending toward most students switching to face-to-face instruction. As stated since the process started, there is a high probability that students will change classroom assignments in order to maintain balanced class sizes.
Parents can change their student's learning location by using the Learning Location Form.
We need your help and understanding as we navigate our new normal of online and face-to-face instruction. It is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the changes as quickly as we did as the number of changes are increasing. There are many people involved in the process, and many applications that need to be changed. Location changes will be processed on the schedule below:
Complete the Change Form October 12 - 16 – Student will begin new class on Monday, October 19
Complete the Change Form October 19 - 23 – Student will begin new class on Monday, October 26
Complete the Change Form October 26 - 30 – Student will begin new class on Monday, November 2
This will allow all students who change to begin the first day of school for that week.
If a Face-to-Face student is out sick, they do not move to an online class. Families may contact the child’s teacher for missed school work if the child feels able.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this plan.
The Groves Elementary Library BOOK FAIR is going virtual this year.
Our book fair is live for you to shop now!
All book orders over $25 will ship to your home for free and our library will use the proceeds to buy new books our students are excited about!
Click here to shop!!
PICTURE DAY
All Virtual kids have the option to come have their photo taken Monday, November 2nd from 4-5pm. Please pull into the car line on the gym side. A staff member will come out and take your child in to get their photo taken then return them to your car in line. All Virtual students will be sent the link to pay online for their photos.
***RED RIBBON WEEK***
CAR RIDER UPDATE
During car rider dismissal there are two staff members inputting numbers and directing cars into the inside/outside lanes. We kindly ask that you remain in the lane given as your child's number is specific to a lane. Changing lanes will only result in delays at dismissal.
Currently car rider dismissal starts at 3:10pm and ends PROMPTLY at 3:35pm. Please arrive accordingly for pick up.
A friendly reminder to not get out of your car during dismissal. If your child needs to be buckled, we ask that you pull into the parking lot.
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Parents are permitted to recognize a child’s birthday by sending treats for the child’s homeroom to have during lunch.
At this time we are encouraging the purchase of frozen treats from the cafeteria for all students in the class.
If you choose to send something, please check with your child’s teacher first regarding any allergies in the class. For sanitation purposes, items should be individually wrapped. Some examples are Little Debbies or Hostess treats.
The following items are NOT permitted: balloons, goodie bags, gifts, candles, flowers, party hats, etc.
ICE CREAM ORDER INFORMATION
PE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our September PE Students of the Month!
Each month, the Groves PE coaches select one boy and one girl from each grade level that exhibits a positive attitude and excellent behavior during class and is a great role model for his/her peers.
The PE Student of the month meets the following criteria consistently during PE class:
-Demonstrates a willingness to help fellow classmates in PE
-Always gives their best effort during PE class
-Shows a desire to learn different ways to stay active and healthy
-Exhibits exceptional sportsmanship
-Displays integrity and plays in an honest and fair way
-Shows respect towards their teachers and classmates
We are very proud of these students!
Coach Davis and Coach Nicholson
Kindergarten:
Callen Matte and Juliana Duplechain
First Grade:
Tavion Baines and Kendall Guidry
Second Grade:
Ethan Redmond and Sutton Robertson
Third Grade:
Maddox Lang and Halle Sinitiere
Fourth Grade:
Jasper Bodily and Aubrey Joiner
Fifth Grade:
Roderick Boyd and Kynzie Keo
LIBRARY BOOK CHECKOUT FOR VIRTUAL LEARNERS
We are condensing our library curbside to one day a week. All holds placed by the end of day Wednesday will be available for pickup on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00. Each bag will also contain a makerspace craft to complete at home.
If you would like to utilize this service and that time does not work for you please contact Mrs. McAlsiter at wendy.mcalister@humbleisd.net and she will help you come up with an alternative plan.
Thank you for your help, patience, and understanding. GE loves to see students reading! We look forward to seeing you soon at the library pick-ups!
GOLD STAR FRIDAY
2ND QUARTER COUNSELING LETTER
PTO CORNER
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BIRTHDAY DISPLAY
WANT TO STAY IN THE LOOP?
Be sure to follow the PTO on social media for the latest on school happenings.
https://www.facebook.com/GrovesElementaryPTO/
https://instagram.com/grovespto?igshid=dyaijzg5euza
SPIRIT NIGHT
ROOM PARENT APPLICATIONS
We are excited to open up room parent applications. This is such a fun an important role for each class.
What does a Room Parent do?
● Be your teacher’s number one cheerleader!
● Be a liaison between teacher and parents for class parties and other classroom needs
● Help with any at home work needed by teacher. (ex: cutting, organizing, etc.)
● Organize classroom parties - It will definitely look different this year. Parent involvement will be limited, but Room Parents are still needed!
If you are interested in being a Room Parent for your child’s class, please complete the Groves Room Parent Application. https://forms.gle/Uj36SSgswidGaoEF9
PTO is also accepting Membership Fees and Classroom Party Fees. Memberships fees are $8 per family. Party fees are $15 per child. You can make payments at https://grovespto.membershiptoolkit.com/.