Griffiths Middle School
12/4/23
8th grade WHS CTE Field Trip
On Monday, 2/26/24 Griffiths' 8th grade students will attend the Warren High School CTE field trip. During the field trip, students will get the opportunity to tour all of the amazing elective classes that Warren has to offer before registering for 9th grade.
Important information:
- Buses will take students from GMS to Warren during 1st period and will return before the end of the school day.
- Students should not bring backpacks.
- Zero period PE will still be in session.
- Lunch will be provided by Warren High.
Open House this Thursday, February 29th
Please join us on Thursday, February 29th for our annual Open House. During this event, families will visit their students classrooms and have an opportunity to see their child's work.
5:00 -7:00 pm food vendors available for families to purchase food, coffee, dessert and more. Proceeds will go towards PTA, 8th grade party, ASB and AVID.
5:15 - 5:45 pm AVID Information meeting in the cafeteria (open to all families)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Classrooms open
Spring Picture Day- February 27th
8th grade Promotion Pictures
All 8th graders will be taking promotion pictures on February 27th. Parents pre-order your pictures today!
Picture Day ID: EVTW4PPHR
6th & 7th grade Spring Pictures
6th & 7th graders will take Spring Pictures on February 27th during PE or their elective. Parents should pre-order pictures before picture day.
Picture Day ID: EVTBKDQ3N
Lost and Found
If your child has lost an item of clothing or a water bottle at Griffiths this school year, please have them check the lost and found in the front office. All items left on Friday, March 1st will be donated.
Churro Sales- Support the 8th grade Party
STEM Tinkering Club
Buy your Yearbook today!
2024/2025 ASB Applications
Parent Tip of the Week
Wellness Wednesday- Nutrition
All Griffiths students are invited to join our Wellness Wednesday March series focusing on Nutrition. Students will learn the importance of making healthy food choices. Healthy students are better learners and healthy behaviors are connected to academic achievement, better grades, reduced absences and improved memory.
Meetings will be held every Wednesday in March during lunch time in room 73.
Tutoring/Homework Help
Griffiths' has updated our Tutoring and Homework Help schedule. Students will not be allowed to leave campus and then return to go to one of our classrooms. Students must be at tutoring by 2:50 pm (1pm on Weds) to be allowed in the session.
Please review the updated schedule by clicking on the link below.
Link: GMS Homework Help
Join GMS PTA Executive Board
Are you interested in joining Griffiths' PTA Executive Board? Please click on the link below to nominate yourself or another parent/guardian who is interested in becoming more involved at our school.
WHS AVID Applications
Hey Future Bears! Apply to the Warren High School AVID Program. Find the link to the application on your Canvas Announcements. Apply by Thursday, February 29th!
WHS Early College Program
Griffiths Clubs Updated
Student Tardy Policy
Tardy Policy will be enforced periods 1-6 daily. Please make sure your child is at GMS by 7:55 am to make sure they are in class on time.
We would like to emphasize the critical importance of ensuring that your child arrives to school on time and is in their classroom when the bell rings. Punctuality plays a vital role in maximizing instructional time, allowing our teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively. Parental support in this matter is instrumental in fostering a learning environment that values every minute of the school day. To facilitate this, we kindly request your assistance in ensuring your child arrives before the first warning bell at 7:55 am and is settled in their classroom by 8 am for instruction. Equally crucial is their presence in class for the start of 2nd through 6th periods. Your collaboration in reinforcing the importance of punctuality will undoubtedly contribute to your child's academic success. Thank you for your continued support in shaping a positive and focused learning experience for all students.
1st Period Morning Tardies
- Student will be assigned lunch exclusion for every first period tardy
- 4 tardies result in after school detention
2nd-6th Period Tardies
1st tardy: Teacher conversation
2nd tardy: Campus Beautification
3rd tardy: After school detention and a call home
4th tardy: Referral to administration
5+ tardy: After school detention and/or Saturday School
8th Grade Activity Eligibility
- 2 F's or more on first semester report card = Loss of 8th grade party
- 2 F's or more in May =Loss of 8th grade party, 8th grade field trip and promotion ceremony
If your child is struggling in one or more classes, please speak with your child's teachers and/or counselor.
We are all here to support your child!
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Griffiths Middle School
Website: https://web.dusd.net/griffiths
Location: 9633 Tweedy Lane, Downey, CA, USA
Phone: 562-904-3580
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