Announcements for Wednesday, November 8, 2017
On This Day in History1793 – The Louvre Museum in Paris opened to the public for the first time.1889 – Montana became the 41st U.S. state.1895 – While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the scientific principle and took the first x-ray pictures.1956 – After turning down 18,000 names, the Ford Motor Company decided to name their new car the “Edsel,” after Henry Ford’s only son.1966 – Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California.
Box Tops for Education
The PE department is collecting Box Tops for Education. Please turn
them in to your PE/Health teacher.
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.
Family Reading NightFamily Reading Night is
Thursday, Nov. 7th! Turn off the TV and read for 20
minutes to be entered into a raffle for one $5 Starbucks
gift card per grade! More information and parent
signature slips will be available next week!
6th/7th Girls Basketball
Congratulations to the 6th/7th grade Lady Patriots
on their 32-20 victory yesterday at Simmons! The
team is now 4-3 on the season!
Chorus Thursday’s Chorus rehearsal has been
cancelled!
8th Grade Girls BasketballCongratulations to the
Patriots on their 29-12 win over Simmons last night!
The team was led in scoring by Aaliyah Walker and Bella Lemus! Great job
girls!
Jazz BandJazz Band rehearses at Prairie View every Wednesday after school from
4:00-5:15 pm.
Respond Now Winter Clothing Drive
Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive through
Friday, Nov. 17th. New and ”gently used” coats, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves are being collected in the boxes
outside of the Commons.
Boys Volleyball
Good luck to the boys as they take on Orland
Junior High in a home game Thursday at 4:00!
Veteran’s DayDo you know anyone who has
served or is currently serving in a branch of the military?
Complete the half-sheet, attach a picture and turn it in to Mrs.
Prieto in Room 118 for our Veteran’s Day display. Pictures
will be returned.
Student ID’s When attending after-school activities such as games and dances, you
must have your Grissom ID with you! You will not be admitted without it!
BOGO Sale On Now!The remaining books in the
Media Center Used Book Sale are now “Buy One For 25
Cents, and Get One Free!” No limit to this amazing offer! (This offer does not include dictionaries or thesauruses,
which are $1 each.) Shop early for the best selection! When they’re gone, they’re
gone!
Guess Who?
Did you guess correctly?? It’s
Ms. Ohl!!
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 3,446 bottles from
landfills! Let’s beat last year’s total!
Patriot PrideBe Respectful!
Be Ready!Be a Patriot!