The Grizzly Growl
November Edition
PRINCIPAL'S LETTER
November 2022
Happy November!
As we approach the season of giving thanks, I share the thanks of our faculty and staff with you all for your continued support and for sending your student(s) to school ready to learn. We appreciate that our parents and students have high expectations and work hard to meet them.
I also want to thank all of our veterans for their service and sacrifices. We look forward to celebrating all of you with a school holiday on November 11. Additionally, school will close early (1:53pm) November 23, and we are closed for Thanksgiving November 24 and 25.
Your administrative team is always willing to hear your concerns and suggestions, as we work together for the best educational experiences and environment for all of our Grassfield High School students. Please know that we are constantly seeking feedback from our students, staff, and parents in an effort to be intentional about all we do, especially in our efforts to improve in everything we do. Please email any assistant principal or me directly at michael.perez@cpschools.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.
As always, we are focused on school safety and security each and every minute of every day. Please help our staff and students by driving carefully in and around the school campus. As many of you are aware, we do have a school zone speed camera in front of Grassfield High School to help traffic speed control.
Thank you and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
With Grizzly Pride,
Mike Perez
November One Lunch-Wednesday, November 3rd and Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.
Join the PTSA
If you have not joined the PTSA this year, please consider joining now. We have 442 members thus far, with an enrollment of over 2300 students. Our Grizzly staff encompasses 156 members of the 442. Please support your child’s school by joining the PTSA. Students may join as well, and seniors are encouraged to do so, as it is a requirement to be considered for one of our PTSA scholarships. Click on the link to join our PTSA. https://grassfieldhigh.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
"Give Thanks" to Our Grizzly Faculty
Are you willing to donate a pie for a festive treat, please sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DA8AB28A1F58-sothankful
CLASS of 2023- SENIOR CELEBRATION FESTIVITIES
The PTSA is partnering with the Class of 2023 in continuing with our new tradition of celebrating our Senior Class with a week of raffle prizes and gift card giveaways, leading up to their Prom Night. If you wish to donate to the Class of 2023- Senior Celebration Festivities, you can do so at the following link. https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DD059-VAR19
TRANSPORTATION
STUDENT ACTIVITES
CLASS OF 2023 SENIOR NEWS
Get Your Yearbook Order In Now
PAWPRINT YEARBOOK: Purchase your copy of The Pawprint yearbook for the limited-time discounted price at www.jostens.com. Prices will increase throughout the school year and supplies are limited.
SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS: Purchase a senior recognition ad through Dec. 31 by visiting www.jostens.com.
School Picture Information
OUTSIDE STUDIO SENIOR PORTRAITS: All senior portraits taken by a studio other than Candid Color are due to patti.peterson@cpschools.com by Nov. 23 for inclusion in the yearbook. Due to outside publication deadlines, no exceptions will be made.
CANDID COLOR SENIOR PORTRAITS: Due to high demand, seniors will have one final opportunity to have their portrait taken by Candid Color at school from 12-2 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the auditorium. Please watch for scheduling information on G-News or see the bulletin board outside of Ms. Walsh´s room in D120.
UNDERCLASS PHOTOS: Candid Color will be at Grassfield for underclass makeup photos on Nov. 15. An alphabetical list of appointment times will be posted and sent to homeroom teachers. Please see Ms. Walsh in D120 with any questions or email patti.peterson@cpschools.com.
MESSAGES FOR OUR MILITARY
Calling All Military Families!
Are you a military spouse? Is your spouse currently deployed or preparing to deploy? Please Contact Sheaa@magellanfederal.com to provide information as Grassfield High School will be working on care packages to send during the month of November.
Mutlicultural Moment
CVA, Anyone?
Parents and Students,
If you have a need or desire to move to the Chesapeake Virtual Academy for the spring semester, the CVA application is now accessible on the CVA website. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions or need to discuss the CVA application process.
End of Marking Period 02
The end of the 2nd marking period is November 7th. Please check Synergy for updated grades and Schoology for verifying completed assignments and missed work. Communicate with teachers now as we move into the 3rd marking period.
Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 04:00 PM
News from ACCESS
Grizzlies please visit Mr. Kelly's Virtual Office for wonderful resources and to sign up for an appointment.
SENIOR STUDENTS:
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO:
· Follow Mr. Kelly on Remind
· Complete college applications
· Review scholarship opportunities-- Mr. Kelly's suggestion is that seniors approach applying for scholarships like a FIFTH class!!
· Not sure if college is your next step? Let's discuss other possible possibilities
· Please fill out the Access Fee Waiver & Release Form to be eligible for waivers to take the SAT, ACT, apply to colleges, AP test, and to apply for the eligibility center to play sports.
The countdown to graduation is on so let's make sure we are utilizing all available resources!
JUNIOR STUDENTS:
· Follow Mr. Kelly on Remind
· Check this out Preparing for College Junior Checklist
· Visit Mr. Kelly's Junior Class Lobby
· Internship possibilities Next Gen- Pathways
NOTE FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S DESK
The Fall Athletic Recognition Ceremonies will take place on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Grassfield High School. All fall athletes and their parents are invited to attend.
Winter Sports tryouts begin on Monday, November 7th. Anyone interested in trying out for winter sports must have a completed VHSL physical on file or turned into the coach at tryouts. Grassfield will not be hosting sports physicals prior to tryouts. Detailed information about tryouts can be found at the school website under "Athletics".
Fall Season Playoffs
Come out and support many of our Fall Sports Teams as the continue to compete in Regional Tournament Games/Matches/Races:
Boys Volleyball - HOME -Grassfield vs. Oscar Smith - Tuesday, 11/1/22 at 6 p.m. at Grassfield - Tickets are on GoFan - $10 Adults, $5 Students. With a win, the team travels to TBD for the quarter finals the next night (Wednesday).
Girls Volleyball - HOME - Grassfield vs. TBD - Wednesday 11/2/22 at 6 p.m. at Grassfield - Tickets are on GoFan - $10 Adults, $5 Students. With a win, the girls team will host the quarter final winner from the "WEST" in the semi-final on Saturday, 11/5/22 at 12:00 noon.
Cross Country - Region 5A and Region 6A Boys and Girls Meets at Bells Mill Park - Saturday 11/5/22 - Tickets are on GoFan.co (not .com) - General Admission $10.00
5A Boys Race - 9:30 a.m.
6A Boys Race - 10:00 a.m.
5A Girls Race - 10:30 a.m.
6A Girls Race - 11:00 a.m.
Awards - 12:00 noon
Check out the VHSL Calendar for all your upcoming Grizzly athletic events.