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DECEMBER 5TH - DECEMBER 11TH, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
12/6-1/19 PTA in partnership with World Wear Project Clothing Drive is Dec. 6th -Jan. 19th (See info below for more information)
12/6-17 2nd Semester student transfer request between FISD campuses is December 6-17
12/7 FISD K-12 Gifted/Talented Services Informational Night @ 6pm-7pm (See info Below)
12/7 FISD Inside Scoop with District Leaders @ 5:30pm-6:30pm Frisco ISD Admin Bldg 5515 Ohio Drive Frisco, TX (See info Below)
12/8 High School Advanced Academics Night
12/8 7th Grade Boys Basketball vs Clark @ Clark Middle School, 4600 Colby Dr, Frisco, TX
12/8 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs Clark @ Griffin Middle School, 3703 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX
12/9 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs Clark @ Griffin Middle School, 3703 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX
12/9 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs Clark @ Clark Middle School, 4600 Colby Dr, Frisco, TX
12/13 FISD School Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, 5515 Ohio Dr, Frisco, TX 75035
FISD K-12 Gifted/Talented Services Informational Night
Please note the intended audience is parents/guardians of students not currently receiving gifted/talented services.
The event will be in a webinar format and will start at 6 p.m. Register through the link below.
When: December 7, 2021
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
FISD Inside Scoop with District Leaders 12/7
District leaders will forgo the planned presentation and will instead provide community members a forum to ask questions of the leaders that are present.
Each community stakeholders will be provided two minutes to provide constructive input and ask questions. Following the meeting and within three business days, community questions and answers will be provided on the Inside Scoop web page.
Whom: FISD Parents and Guardians
When: December 7, 2021 @ 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Where: Frisco ISD Administration, 5515 Ohio Drive, Frisco, Texas
High School Advanced Academics Night 12/8
Students in Grades 8-11 and their parents are invited to learn more about Advanced, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Credit, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings in Frisco ISD.
The event will be in a webinar format and will start at 6 p.m. Register through the link below.
Grade-Level Assessment Calendars
Core grade-level teachers will embed a Google Assessment Calendar on their Canvas homepage which will provide assessment dates for all grade-level courses.
The links to the calendars will also be added to the Griffin webpage and are included below:
Technology (Chromebook): Student Winter Break Reminders regarding Chromebook Maintenance
Students: Reminder to follow Chromebook Maintenance Procedures during Winter Break:
- Make sure Chomebook stays charged throughout the break
- Turn off the Chomebook and restart each week to make sure updates are installed.
- Check HAC on Monday, January 3, 2022 to see if class schedule has been updated.
Griffin PTA in Partnership with World Wear Project Clothing Drive December 6th, 2021 - January 19th, 2022
Griffin Basketball Concessions Sign Up
It was a great Football and Volleyball season, and now we start Griffin's Basketball season. The PTA is once again running all home game concession for both Girls and Boys 7/8 Grade Basketball and you help is needed. Please take a look at the sign up and see where you can help out.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA8A62EA3F5C61-griffin6
Thank you for your support.
Griffin PTA
Dallas Cowboys Class Act Program
The Dallas Cowboys and Reliant are excited to kick off year two of the Cowboys Class Acts Program!
Cowboys Class Acts honors teachers that constantly encourage, lead and strive for excellence in the classroom. This year the Dallas Cowboys and Reliant will recognize a teacher in the DFW area for their phenomenal work empowering our youth each month from September-February.
New this year, the six (6) teachers recognized as a Class Acts teacher of the month will each receive a $4,000 grant. It is our hope that these funds will allow them to continue to impact their students and further their mission of education.
Below is the nomination link to share with your parents, and staff encouraging them to nominate a deserving teacher from your campus! The application period is now open and will close on January 31st, 2022.
Teachers On The Rise Program
Market Street Supermarkets and Mrs Baird’s Bread are proud to bring its popular Teachers On The Rise program to North Texas. These two companies have hosted Teachers On The Rise for the past twelve years in West Texas/Panhandle and are looking forward to honoring your great teachers this school year because we know great things happen in our classrooms every single day.
Teachers On The Rise is a student/family nominated teacher recognition program honoring three teachers every month for the remainder of the school year—one winner in elementary, one middle school winner and one high school teacher. Now that we are back and better than ever, with in-person learning, we are excited to see what this school year has to offer.
Entering is easy. Students and families can log onto www.NorthTexasTOTR.com or simply google Teachers On The Rise. Once at the nomination site, they will enter in a little information about themselves and then tell us why their teacher deserves special recognition. Perhaps a teacher made a student feel welcome on the first day of school, or a student would like to honor a teacher they had in years’ past--these are stories we want to hear about. Tip: We know teachers are nice, funny and great, but we want to know why they are nice, funny and great. Please be as detailed as possible on your nomination.
We will continue to honor three teachers every month this school year—one from elementary, one from middle school/junior high, and one teacher from high school. The teachers will receive a great prize packet from our sponsors including a $100 Market Street gift card and a $100 American Express gift card from Mrs Baird’s Bread! The student or family who nominates a winning teacher also receives a $50 American Express gift card, so it 'pays' to enter!
We know school around the holidays can be stressful at times, so we want to know the great things teachers are doing to make learning fun, effective and memorable, and flexible. They deserve the recognition, so tell us about them today at www.NorthTexasTOTR.com and we look forward to honoring your great teachers and students this school year.
RAIL Tutoring Program
Frisco ISD teachers are now offering weekly online tutorials in the evenings, saving parents time and money that might otherwise be spent on outside tutors.
The tutorials are facilitated by District teachers who have worked with the Teaching and Learning Department to ensure alignment between what happens in the classroom and what is covered in online tutorials. Tutorials are at 6 p.m.:
- Mondays - Math
- Tuesdays - Social Studies
- Wednesdays - ILA
- Thursdays - Science
Griffin Middle School Career Day 2022
COVID-19 Priority Testing for Staff and Students
Students and Staff Get Priority Access to COVID-19 Testing
Frisco ISD has partnered with Nomi Health, a COVID-19 testing facility, to make sure students and staff have convenient access to free PCR and antigen testing. The testing site located at the northwest corner of Technology Drive and World Cup Way has a priority access line for FISD staff and students. Individuals are not required to use Nomi Health. Learn more about registration.
Support the Frisco Education Foundation through Amazon Smile
You can support the Frisco Education Foundation by shopping on smile.amazon.com. Choose the Frisco Education Foundation as the recipient and .5% of the purchase price will go straight to the FEF.
The Frisco Education Foundation is the 501(c)3 not-for-profit that exists solely to benefit the students and staff of Frisco ISD. Click here to learn more about the FEF.
FRISCO ISD Fine Art “Musings” Newsletter
Click here to find the latest newsletter or sign-up for the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox.
FRISCO ISD PODCAST
Check Out the FISD Podcast
In the third episode of The Frisco ISD Podcast, Managing Director of Guidance and Counseling Dr. Stephanie Cook joins us to discuss social-emotional learning. In this episode, we discuss its meaning and how parents can support their students throughout their SEL journey. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
FISD Printable Calendars
Get to Know the Calendars on the District Website
The Frisco ISD calendar section has numerous functionalities. You can customize your calendar to include only the district calendars that are applicable to you before printing, subscribing or syncing to your Outlook. For example, high school athletics and middle school fine arts can each be specified by campus and activity.
Check out the FISD Community Folder
Check Out the Community Folder
The community folder area of the District website is full of advertisements and links to information about goods and services that may be of interest to the FISD community. You can find everything from discounts on kids’ camps to volunteer opportunities. The folder does not represent the viewpoint of the District and is not an endorsement of the advertiser, products, or services listed.
GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL HOURS
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:25 AM - 3:45 PM School doors to the main entrance and cafeteria will open at 7:45 AM each day.
A.M. tutorials begin at 7:55 AM and P.M. tutorials end at 4:05.
HELPFUL LINKS AND GMS CONTACT INFORMATION
Bennett and Alma Griffin Middle School
Email: griffin@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/middle-school/griffin/calendar
Location: 3703 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
Phone: 469-633-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffingatorpta/
Twitter: @GriffinMSGators