Announcements for Monday, October 16, 2017

On This Day in History1829 – In Boston, MA, the first modern hotel in America

was opened. The Tremont Hotel had 170 rooms that cost $2 per day and included four meals.

1859 – Abolitionist John Brown led a raid on Harper’s Ferry, VA. (now located in West Virginia)

1943 – Chicago’s new subway system was officially opened.

1962 – U.S. President John F. Kennedy was informed that there were missile bases in Cuba, beginning the Cuban Missile Crisis.

1967 – NATO headquarters opened in Brussels, Belgium.

Box Tops for Education

The PE department is collecting Box Tops for Education. Please turn

them in to your PE/Health teacher.

October is Bullying Prevention Month

19.6% of high school students in the U.S. report being bullied at school in the past year. 14.8%

reported being bullied online. This week, when you see someone being bullied, be brave and STAND UP for them. Bullies have been known to back off when others stand up for victims. If you don’t feel safe, get the help of an adult immediately. Be part of the

solution—not the problem!

KEA Fannie May Holiday Fundraiser

The KEA Fannie May fundraiser provides scholarships for former Kirby 140 students attending Andrew high school and planning a career in education. Orders must

be placed by Friday, Nov. 10th to receive by Christmas. Prices are 10% off retail and orders are

shipped to your home.

Taffy Apple PickupIf you ordered Taffy

Apples during the recent sale, please remember to

pick them up Tuesday, Oct 17th between 4-6 pm in the Commons. Taffy Apples will

not be sent home with students!

ChorusChorus members will rehearse Monday and Thursday after school this week. We will meet in the Band room until

4:05 pm.

Girls BasketballGood luck to the Lady

Patriots as they play their first game of the season tomorrow against Liberty! The away game begins at

4:30 pm.

Student Council

Student Council will meet after school Wednesday in Room 118.

Jazz BandOur District 140 Jazz Band will

perform Wednesday, Oct. 18th at Hackney’s, 123rd and LaGrange Rd. Performance starts at 7:00 pm.

Boys VolleyballThe boys begin their season with a 4:30 pm home game tomorrow

against Liberty. Come on out and cheer the Patriots

on to victory!

Guess Who??

Hint: It’s a Grissom staff member!!

IntramuralsIntramurals are held each week here at

Grissom. Volleyball intramurals are held on Tuesdays, and Basketball intramurals are held on Thursdays. All intramurals are held from

7:45-8:25 am.

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!

Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge

Last year Grissom Patriots saved over 6,600 plastic water bottles

from ending up in landfills by using the water bottle filling stations throughout the building. Please

remember to use these instead of plastic bottles. So far this year, we’ve saved 2,386 bottles from

landfills! Let’s beat last year’s total!

Patriot PrideBe Respectful!

Be Ready!Be a Patriot!