We want to make sure all students get their full learning experiences each and every day. Reminder that the school day begins at 7:55, and tardies begin at 8:00.

Attendance is extremely important to success in school! Please see more information here and here about why attendance matters and what you can do to help.

A few safety reminders:

-Student drop-offs are not allowed in the staff parking lot/bus and daycare lane in the mornings.

-School doors open at 7:30, prior to this time there is no supervision for students.

-Cell phone use while driving is not allowed on school property per Texas Transportation Code (unless you are using a handsfree device).

Our students have enjoyed earning their Grizzly Gold this year and cannot wait for our next Grizzly Gold Away coming up! Grizzly Gold Away is our campus Positive Behavior Incentive Raffle. In addition to their classroom reward menu, students will have an opportunity to use their Grizzly Gold in a drawing for specific rewards. We have chosen the most sought after rewards for our Grizzlies. If you would like to help us with this PBIS incentive, please visit our Amazon Wish List

Monday, January 23rd - 4th & 5th grade

Tuesday, January 24th - 2nd & 3rd grade

Thursday, January 26th - K & 1st grade

If your student was referred for GT Testing, G/T Decision Letters to Parents will be sent home on February 24th.

Humble ISD Livestock Show and Auction Bid donation

Our 3rd 9 weeks College, Career, and Military Readiness focus will be on Careers in the Public Service Endorsement. Careers in Public Service may include:

* Public Safety

* Education & Training

* Military, Corrections, and Law

* Human Services

* Hospitality & Tourism

* Mental Health

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 and include: Your Name: Your Student's Name, Brief Description of your career, and any props, vehicles, or uniforms associated with your career.

Videos must be recorded by Friday, January 6th in order to be shown during Den Time. We can't wait to see your clips!

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!

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.

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

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!!

Save the date for one of our favorite Spirit Nights of the Year - Spring Creek Barbeque! 20% of proceeds will be donated to Groves Elementary on Thursday, February 16th from 5 to 9 pm.

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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

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