Announcements for Monday,November 18, 2019

On This Day in History1820 – Captain Nathaniel Palmer became the first American to see the continent of Antarctica.1883 – The U.S. and Canada adopted a system of standard time zones. 1903 – The U.S. and Panama signed a treaty granting the U.S. rights to build the Panama Canal.1928 – The first successful sound-synchronized animated cartoon premiered in New York. It was Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” starring Mickey Mouse.

Crayola ColorCycleGrissom Patriots are collecting used markers and

highlighters (any brand) to be converted into clean fuel. This fuel can be used to power vehicles, heat

homes, cook meals and more! Green collection boxes will be in each classroom and on the bench outside

the Commons. The program can keep tons of plastic out of landfills each year. Remember, don’t throw out

that used marker – ColorCycle it!

Chess/Board Game ClubChess and Board Game Club meets every

Wednesday after school in Room 221.

Chorus Chorus rehearsal is cancelled today, but we will rehearse Thursday after

school in the Band Room.

Cheer/Dance TeamFlyers for the Cheer/Dance Team are available in the rack outside the Main Office. The Clinic will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10th and tryouts will be on Wednesday, Dec. 11th. All forms are

due by Wednesday, Dec. 4th. NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Come to the Book Fair This Week!!

The Media Center is excited to announce that the Book Fair is here! The Fair will be

held in the Media Center all this week.

PTO Pizza DaysThere was an error on the November

PTO calendar. There is NO Pizza Day on Monday, Nov. 18th.

The PTO apologizes for any confusion.

PE Department News

The PE basketball assessment will be on Thursday, November 21st for all classes. Be

sure to bring your Ipadto class that day!

MathletesDo you love Math?? Come and join Mathletes! Our

first meeting will be held today after school in Room 222. See Mrs. LaPlant in Room 222 if you have any

questions.

PBIS Anti-Bullying WeekThis week is Anti-Bullying Week. Remember,

change starts with us!Monday: Say it with a smile - wear your favorite tie-dye or neon

colored clothing.Tuesday: Choose kind – Sport your favorite college or college team

clothing.Wednesday: Welcoming Wednesday – wear your favorite character

from a book or movie.Thursday: Thoughtful Thursday – Wear your favorite sweats and/or

school appropriate pj’s.Friday: Friendship Friday – Wear Grissom spirit wear.

8th Grade Boys Volleyball Schedule for this week:

Monday: Practice 7:30-8:30Tuesday: Home game: Century 4:00

Wednesday: Practice 3:15-4:30Thursday: Away game: @Orland 4:00

Friday: Practice

6th/7th Boys Volleyball

Schedule for this week:Monday: Practice 7:30-8:30

Tuesday: Home game: Century 4:00Wednesday: Practice: 3:15-4:30

Thursday: Away game: @Orland 4:00Friday: Practice

6th/7th Girls Basketball

Schedule for this week:

Monday: Practice 3:15-4:30Tuesday: Away game: @Century 4:00

Wednesday: Practice 7:15-8:30Thursday: Home game: Orland 4:00

Friday: Practice 7:15-8:30

8th Grade Girls Basketball

Schedule for this week:

Monday: Practice: 3:15-4:30Tuesday: Away game: @Century 4:00

Wednesday: Practice 7:30-8:30Thursday: Home game: Orland 4:00

Friday: Practice 3:15-4:30

Did Someone Say “Free?”

The Media Center is down to the LAST cart of FREEbooks that are looking for

good homes! Come and check out the selection of used books before they’re

gone!

YearbookDon’t forget to order your 2020 Grissom

yearbook! Order forms are in the rack outside the Main Office, or can be ordered online at

http://www.yearbookforever.com/ Orders must be placed by Jan. 31, 2020.

Box Tops for EducationYou can now download the new Box Tops for

Education app and designate Grissom

Middle School as your favorite! No more clipping required!

Ronald McDonald House CharitiesGrissom is once again collecting pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities! The pop tabs are recycled and sold for scrap metal. Last year, Ronald McDonald House

Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana raised more than $40,000 from this program. There is a collection box on the bench outside

the Commons for your donations.

Student SupportBefore and after school Student

Support is offered from 8:00-8:35 am each morning, and from 3:10-

4:05 pm Monday through Thursday. You must arrive at the beginning of the session and stay for the whole

time!

*There is NO Student Support onFriday’s after school!

Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge

Last year, Grissom Patriots saved 14,316 plastic water bottles from ending up in landfills by using the

water bottle filling stations located throughout the building. So are this year, we have saved 6,650 plastic bottles from the

landfills!

Patriot PrideBe Respectful!

Be Ready!Be a Patriot!