Announcements for Thursday,February 13, 2020

On This Day in History1741 – ”The American Magazine,” the first magazine published in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia.1920 – The National Negro Baseball League was formed.1954 – Frank Selvy became the only NCAA Division 1 player to score 100 points in a single basketball game. He played for Furman University in South Carolina.1990 – An agreement was reached on a plan to reunite Germany.2000 – The last original Sunday “Peanuts” comic strip appeared in newspapers.

Boys BasketballThis week’s schedule:

Monday: 6th/7th: Away game vs. Palos 4:008th: Away game vs. Palos 5:00

Tuesday: 6th/7th: Away game vs. Century 4:008th: Away game vs. Century 5:00

Wednesday: 6th/7th: Practice from 7:30-8:308th: Practice from 7:30-8:30

Thursday: 6th/7th: Away game vs. Prairie View 4:008th: Away game vs. Prairie View 5:00

Friday: 6th/7th: Practice TBA8th: Practice TBÅ

Jazz Band

Jazz band rehearses every Wednesday at

Prairie View from 4:00-5:15.

6th Grade Book ClubThe 6th grade “Breakfast and Book” club will meet this week on Tuesday

and Thursday at 8:00 am in Room 115.

DO YOU HAVE LIBRARY FINES AND NO CHANGE TO PAY

FOR THEM?WHY NOT READ OFF

YOUR FINE? VISIT THE MEDIA

CENTER DURING TIP FOR DETAILS.

2020 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

When: March 19, 2020Where: Media Center

The cutoff date for taking tests to

participate in the Battle is March 9th.

BE THERE!

Cheer/DanceWe have practice after school Tuesday and Thursday until 4:30, as well as have

Mash-Up practice Wednesday until 5:00.

Grissom SpiritwearDesign your own Grissom Spiritwear! Choose your design and color! Order

forms and money are due Friday, February 28th.

Cards for a CauseThe Grissom PTO is holding a “Cards for a Cause” fundraiser. Choose a box of 30 all-

occasion, birthday, holiday or thank-you cards for $30! Orders and payment are due Friday,

February 28th.

Early Dismissal!Friday is a Half-Day! Dismissal will be

at 12:00.

Who? All grade level students from Grissom and Prairie View

What? Breakthrough gives you an opportunity to work as a team and find alternatives to dealing with the pressures of middle school.

When? Permission slips are due: Friday, February 7thBreakthrough will be held on : Friday, February 21st (5-9 pm)

Where? Breakthrough will be held at Prairie ViewPermission forms can be found in the main office or see Mrs. Luttrell (Grissom).

How Much? The cost is $25 and that includes a t-shirt, food, presenter, and FUN!

BREAKTHROUGH (formerly Snowflake)

8th Grade Graduation FeesEighth grade graduation fees are due

by Friday, February 28th!

President’s DayThere is NO SCHOOL on Monday,

February 17th due to the President’s Day holiday!

MathletesT-shirt and pizza party money is due to Mrs. LaPlant by Friday, February

14th.

Grissom/Prairie View DanceNJHS is sponsoring a dance to be held at Grissom on Friday, February 28th from 6-8 pm. Tickets will be on sale for $4 during all lunches from Tuesday,

February 18th through Friday, February 21st. Tickets will increase to $5 during the week of

February 24th-28th. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

There will be concessions and floral Hawaiian leis on sale for $1 at the dance.

Girls VolleyballThis week’s schedule:

Monday: 6th/7th: Home game vs. Palos 4:008th: Home game vs. Palos 5:00

Tuesday: 6th/7th: Home game vs. Century 4:008th: Home game vs. Century 5:00

Wednesday: 6th/7th: Practice 3:15-4:458th: Practice 3:15-4:45

Thursday: 6th/7th: Home game vs. Prairie View 4:008th: Home game vs. Prairie View 5:00

Friday: 6th/7th: Practice TBA8th: Practice TBA

Let’s Pack the Gym!!Let’s “Pack the Gym” today after school when the Lady Patriots take on the Prairie View Eagles! Students may report directly to the gym after school. Game time is

4:00. Please come and support the team!

*Remember to bring yourGrissom ID!

Fitness ClubFitness Club meets

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from

7:55-8:25 am.

*This is the last week forFitness Club!

Do you have spare change?

It is time for Grissom’s Coin Wars

To help support The KSD 140 Polar Plungers!

Where: The Commons during your lunch

What: Coin Wars To Support KSD 140 Plungers

When: Monday, February 3rd to Thursday, February 13th

Why: To raise money for Special Olympics Illinois

The TIP with the most donations will receive a PIZZA PARTY!

All donations are welcome!

Intramural SoccerIntramural soccer is held Tuesday and

Thursday mornings from 7:45-8:30.

Board Game/Chess ClubBoard Game/Chess Club meets every Wednesday after school in Room 221.

ChorusChorus members rehearse Monday and

Thursday after school in the Band room.

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 11,632 plastic bottles from the

landfills!

Patriot PrideBe Respectful!

Be Ready!Be a Patriot!