GRIFFIN TIMES
Once a Griffin, Always a Griffin!
THE GRIFFIN WAY
G reet everyone with respect.
R espond to adversity with GRIT!
I mmerse themselves in learning.
F ocus on being calm and cool!
F ollow their shot to the trash can!
I Pads are used as educational tools.
N ever ever give up!
W ill be College and Career Ready.
A cknowledge positive behaviors (4:1 Challenge)
Y earn to learn beyond the bell!
Making Emotional Deposits
ROP welcomes Veronica Pineda
Ms. Veronica Pineda from Southwestern Nursing Program. She came to explain the different programs that start the Pathways for RN.
ELA Zone Cohorts takes additional steps forward
Maria Campos recognized by NC Board Member
"She is the best front desk person from any school that I have ever walked into. She makes me feel welcomed. Just so pleasant."
2015 Estimated Testing Times for Smarter Balanced Assessments
This table contains rough estimates of the time it will take most students to complete the Smarter Balanced assessments. This information is for scheduling purposes only, as the assessments are not timed.
Griffins at City of NC Council Meeting
Alondra Sandoval speaking to the Mayor and City Council
School to Community Partnerships in action
NUTRITION BREAK SUPERVISION Please be at your assigned area
Area / Teacher
Vending Machines ..............Bryan
ASB lines.................................
9th Grade Carts....................Mancero
Cafe Windows......................Valdivia
Inside Cafeteria.....................Murphy/Gallaher
N. Cafeteria Line....................Pineda
9th grade lawn.....................
Special thanks to Ms.Seiler and Mr. Cisneros for organizing the Direct TV Field trip
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, December 8
Anti-Bullying Week!
Counselors Master Schedule pre-planning Semester 2 (Dec 1-19th)
CPD visit w/ Del Rosario 9am- Carreon
ASB Leadership Mtg w/Garcia @ 7:25-8:00 am in rm 604
Parent English Class 9:15am- 11:15am in rm 403
Library closed per. 5 and advisory unless pre-arranged
Tuesday, December 9
Parent English Class 9:15am-11:15am in rm 604
Library closed per. 5 and advisory unless pre-arranged
Teachers start submitting grades
Wednesday, December 10
Faculty Meeting (Host Science Dept) @ 3:30pm
AR Cut-off Galleher
College Awareness Wednesday- Wear your College T-Shirt!
Parent English Class 9:15am- 11:15am in rm 403
CIS Meeting @ Dist. Moss St. 9am-12pm-Ms. Galleher
Admin. Meeting 1pm
Library closed per 5 and advisory unless pre-arranged
Thursday, December 11
San Diego County District Meeting all day- Carreon
AVID Site Team Meeting @ 3:30pm - Seminar Rm
Library closed per 5 and advisory unless pre-arranged
Step Up Assembly – Adv. 12:15-3:15pm
ELAC Meeting 8:30am Rm. 604
Friday, December 12
9th Grade panoramic picture 2:30pm @ Field – Mr. Garcia
Non-uniform for students who bought wristband
Science Dept. Calibrating & Planning
Calendar Mtg 9am @ Conf Rm
Library closed per. 5 and advisory unless pre-arranged
Saturday, December 13
Saturday GAP 8-12pm @ Cafeteria
Robotics class w/Adan 8-12pm @ Cafeteria
UP COMING EVENT
Final Exams start Dec. 15
Grades due to Registrar (Ms. Aragon) before 3:30pm
Holiday Concert Dec. 18 6:00pm @ SUHI
Minimum Day/Staff Luncheon Dec. 19
SCIENCE ZONE Training
Weekly Tutoring
MONDAY.................SOCIAL SCIENCE
TUESDAY..................SCIENCE / ELD
WEDNESDAY............MATH
THURSDAY...............ENGLISH / ELD
FRIDAY.....................ANY DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE AWARENESS WEDNESDAY
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES I- Night
NC KIWANIS CLUB GIVES BACK
Jerome actively helping out at the farmers market
Mr. Ralph Mora poses with Ms. Burge
Student Reflections from INIGHT and Farmers Market
What did you like best about SLCs?
· iMovie – making and showing the movie to parents
· Taking pictures of people for my iMovie
· Non-uniform reward
· “I liked that I could show my progress to my parents and see that they are happy with my achievements and my grades.”
· “I liked the fact that parents can give feedback and encourage students during the conference the most.”
· “Something I liked best from the slc was that my advisory teacher introduced herself to each of her students’ parents.”
· “What I liked most SLC 's was presenting my iMovie and my mom writing me a letter back, I liked it because I felt more comfortable talking to my mom only and every time I'm stressed or sad I can just read the letter that my mom came.”
· “What I liked about the SLC was that I had time alone with my mom to talk to her about how I’m doing in school.”
· “What I like about best about the SLCs is that it gives you time to actually talk about your education with your parents.”
· “What I liked about SLCs is that you and your parent actually communicate and talk to each other because me and my dad barley talk to each other but we actually talked during the SLCs”
· “What I liked best about SLC is getting to be the leader.”
2. If you were in charge, how would you improve SLCs to make SLCs more meaningful for you and your parents?
· Several students indicated that they would have liked to see the teachers more involved in SLCs
· Have the parents be more involved
· Allow two days for SLCs to give more opportunity for students and parents to attend
· Show the iMovie as a group presentation and then allow the parents to ask questions about the movie
· Go to every class to allow parents to talk to teachers about grades and student progress
· I would change to do a movie instead of a trailer to be able to put much more work and assignments that we did this semester
· “If I were in charge, I would improve SLCs … by discussing my grades also.”
· Make the Farmer’s Market bigger (several students suggested this!).
3. If you were not able to attend SLCs, what prevented you from attending?
` Family problems
· Mom / Dad had to work
· Rain
· Parents were too busy / tired
· I was too lazy
4. This year Granger was able to have a Farmer’s Market as part of SLCs. What did you think of the Farmer’s Market?
- More boba!
· Free food!
· “I thought that the farmers market was good because there [were] healthy foods and it taught people to make healthy choices.”
· Several students mentioned the chicken as their favorite part of the market!
· “I imagined that [the farmers market] would have been bigger.”
· “The Farmer’s Market was fun. I liked tasting new foods and learning how to make a spring roll.”
· “I thought the Farmers Market was a neat idea because I got to learn about what to eat and what not to eat and that certain yogurt with fruit can give you a boost to start your day. One last thing that I thought was good for the students was how to make homemade healthy granola.”
· “What I thought about Farmer's Market was it was great! I liked it because they were giving everyone information about healthy and organic foods, also I liked that they told us about what product should we use to clean at home because others have a lot of chemicals and are toxic which is unsafe. That's what I liked to about Farmer's Market.”
5. What other events or activities would you like to see in the future as part of SLCs?
· A performance from the different clubs would be interesting
· “I’d want afterschool programs to perform like cheer and dance ffa :). Because us ffa, want to perform haha. And also so that our parents could see and know what we do afterschool!”
· Have a lesson about how to farm
· Have something about gardening
· Jumpers / bouncy house
· Raffles
· Carnival or Fair
· Games
· Donation box for needy kids, especially for a December SLC
· I would have liked for band to play at the SLC
TECH tips
Want to add your Google Calendar to the iPad's Calendar app? No problem. In Settings open Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Add an account and tap on Other. Tap on Add CalDAV Account and enter your Google Account credentials (the Server is www.google.com). Exit the Settings app and tap on the Calendar app and all your events should appear. By default all calendars are displayed, but you can tap on the Calendars button to choose which ones are shown.
SATURDAY CRAM SESSIONS
If you are interested in opening up your classroom on December 6th or 13th, please let Mr.Ornelas know asap.
STEP UP ASSEMBLY
Granger Junior High will be having a schoolwide Anti-Bullying Assembly. All grade levels will rotate through three separate presentations.
Presenters include:
1. Anti-Defamation League
2. Kendrick Dial
3. Chris Rubio Drumming Crew
Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 12:15 PM
2101 Granger Avenue, National City, CA, United States
FINAL EXAM WEEK SCHEDULE
Final Exam Week Schedule
Dec. 15 – Final Exam Per. 1 & 2 (3&4)
Dec. 16 - Final Exam Per. 3 & 4 (5 & 6)
Dec. 17 - Final Exam Per. 5 & 6 (1 & 2)
Dec. 18 – Regular Schedule
Dec. 19 – Minimum Day Schedule (1:00 pm dismissal)