The Grizzette

Week of October 24th- October 28th

Picture Day is here!!!

Picture Day is here!!!

Picture day will be Monday, October 24th. Dress for success!
Picture Day is here!!!

Red Ribbon Week

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No Place for Hate

Groves Elementary is a No Place for Hate Designee campus. Our students and staff signed the Resolution of Respect in their classrooms last week during Hello Week. We invite parents to sign our virtual Resolution of Respect.
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ATTENDANCE

ATTENDANCE

It is important that all student absences be reported to the school in a timely manner. Please use ONE of the following methods to report the absence.


- Call the attendance line at 281-641-5019 or

- Email the attendance specialist at deirdre.hemsing@humbleisd.net or

- Complete the online absence form that can be found here.


If your student has visited a doctor while they were absent then please make sure to send in a signed/stamped doctors note within 48 hours of their return to school.


For more information about attendance please click here.

ATTENDANCE
Wise Wednesday Parent Clips

Wise Wednesday Parent Clips

Do you have a career in the Business and Industry Endorsement? We need your help! Our 2nd 9 weeks College, Career, and Military Readiness focus will be on Careers in the Business and Industry Endorsement area. Careers in the area of Business and Industry include:

*Entrupenuers or Small Business Owners

*Accounting, Finance & Marketing

*Architecture & Construction

*Transportation & Logistics

*Welding, Electricians, Heating and Air Conditioning Technicians


  1. Visit this link https://flip.com/581c5300

  2. Login with your Microsoft,Google, or create a Flipgrid account

  3. Click on the endorsement related to your career.

  4. Record your video in FlipGrid or login to flip grid and upload your video. Videos must be 2 minutes or less.

Parents, if you work in the field of Business and Industry we need your HELP! Please record a brief flipgrid clip about your job for us to show during Den Time on October 19th to introduce our students to the Business and Industry Career Endorsement. Login to Flipgrid with Microsoft, Google, or create an account. We can't wait to see your clips!

Wise Wednesday Parent Clips
BOOKFAIR NEWS!!

BOOKFAIR NEWS!!

Hey, Groves Families! Thank you for coming out and supporting our school during Family Night. Just a reminder the Book Fair is still going on until 10/28. Your student will shop during their regularly scheduled Library Specials day. Last chance shopping for students is 8:00 to noon on that last day of Book Fair. Make sure to set up your student's eWallet!



We still need Book Fair volunteers! If you would like to come help, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa9a62ea4fa7-groves to sign up. Remember, we love your help but you MUST be an approved volunteer with the district. Go to https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTA4NDplbi1VUw== to apply. It is very fast & easy!


BOOKFAIR NEWS!!

Boo at the Barn is coming!

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Lunches with Heroes

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October Lunch Menu

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Food Delivery for Students

Just a reminder that students are not allowed food deliveries by outside vendors (Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.) or directly from a restaurant. We welcome parents to drop off lunch in the front atrium. Thank you!

Lunch Schedule

See below for a link to the lunch schedule. This staggered lunch schedule will allow students to have more time to eat their meals without rushing.
Birthday Treats

Birthday Treats

Please contact your child's teacher to set up dropping off of birthday treats. They can be dropped off at the front office. Please make sure it is a store bought item confirmed with your teacher in case of allergies. Individually wrapped is recommended. No goodie bags, gifts or balloons will be accepted. Ice cream can be purchased from the cafeteria. This must be done in advance and the form can be found on our website.
Birthday Treats

Credit by Exam

Below please find information regarding the Fall 2022 Credit By Exam for Acceleration registration and testing dates/deadlines. Additional communication will be sent out in January for spring testing registration.


Registration:
Parents complete Credit By Examination Registration Form and give it to your student's Counselor before the desired testing window deadline.



Spring Testing

March 6-10, 2023
Registration Deadline February 14, 2023

Summer Testing
June 5-8, 2023
July 10-13, 2023
Registration Deadline May 5, 2023

PTO CORNER

Save the Date!!



We will be having a parent information meeting on Thursday, October 27th at 8:15 in the cafeteria. Come join us to learn more about our Groves After School Theatre Program!

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Stacey's Sweets Fundraiser

We're teaming up with Stacey's Sweets for a Cookie Bomb Spirit Sale. Preorder at grovespto.com from 10/10 - 10/24 and we'll deliver to your student on 10/28. If you'd like to purchase cookies to treat some of the Groves staff and teachers, we'll deliver those too!
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2022 Veterans Day Program and Breakfast

Calling all Military Veterans! Please save the date for a Veterans Day parade, program and breakfast on Friday, November 11th at 8:15 am. Check-in will begin at 8 am. Your student/students may come with you at 8:15 and then go to class after. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/kpw6fh9Pzcnek19VA

2022-2023 Yearbook

2022-2023 Yearbook - We are so excited to announce that the 2022-2023 Yearbook will be in collaboration with our first ever Groves Elementary Yearbook Club. Students will help design, take pictures, and create layouts. You may order your yearbooks now at balfour.com (search Groves Elementary in 77346) for an early bird price of $30 (ends 2/1/23). We will have a summer delivery to be able to include all parties, spring events and 5th grade of year activities, but we will be selling inserts at the end of year for students to collect autographs, so you don't need to purchase an insert now. 5th grade only dedications available for purchase now, but the design isn't due until next Spring. Order now because we have a limited number of books that will sell out!!

Holiday Market

Holiday Market

We are looking for vendors for our 4th Annual Holiday Market! Email Jacqueline at grovesptoholidaymarket@gmail.com for more info!!
Holiday Market
Party Fees

Party Fees

We are missing over 200 party fees and need these in order to start planning future parties. Party fees can be paid at grovespto.com
Party Fees
Spirit Shop

Spirit Shop

We still have plenty of spirit shop options available at grovespto.com. Everything in stock is here and can be delivered to classrooms. Check out what's available - this year's selections are amazing!!
Spirit Shop
Become a PTO Volunteer

Become a PTO Volunteer

We love our volunteers and are always looking for new helpers! If you'd like to be informed of any and all volunteer opportunities at GE, please fill out the google form below to receive email notifications. Remember, you'll need to complete the volunteer application at https://www.humbleisd.net/volunteer before coming to help. Thank you all for supporting our school!

Google form: https://forms.gle/kSniWcY1SbbEUxB58

Become a PTO Volunteer

Membership Dues

We are still collecting membership dues as well. The simple act of joining the PTO provides instant financial support for our students! It's also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school while connecting with other parents in meaningful ways. Dues can be paid at grovespto.com
Spirit Sticks

Spirit Sticks

PTO will be selling spirit sticks every Friday at 7:30 am in the front of the school. Cash only please!
Spirit Sticks
Birthday Marquee

Birthday Marquee

Birthday messages for the front marquee can be purchased at grovespto.com. Please purchase by the 20th of the month before your child's birthday. For example, September birthday messages must be ordered by August 20th.
Birthday Marquee
Stock the Lounge

Stock the Lounge

We love finding ways to spoil our Groves teachers and staff! Please help us stock the teacher's lounge. Donations can be placed in the bin inside the entryway of the school that's marked PTO. Thank you so much!! Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054baca92fa7fd0-stock2

Stock the Lounge

Daily Art Studio Helpers

Our fabulous art teacher, Ms. Kris (Yetter), needs some help transitioning in between grade periods in the mornings. Please sign up for a time slot (or more) to help her set up and clean up her room.

You MUST fill out the PTO / Volunteer Background check for Humble ISD for the new school year available here: https://www.humbleisd.net/volunteer

An approval email can take up to 72 hours to receive.


Please consider signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549aaac2ba1f58-daily

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the Goddard School of Lake Houston & Smile Big Pediatric Dentistry for continuing to support our school! We appreciate you!!

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