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Upcoming Events at Griffin School

GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2008 – 2009

 

         

Wednesday, September 3

First Day for Young Fives/Kindergarteners

 

Wednesday, September 3

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Monday, September 8

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Tuesday, September 9

Meet the Teacher Night for grades 1-5

6:30-7:15pm 1st-3rd & Jan L

7:20-8:05pm 4th-5th & Tom W

Friday, September 12

PTA Discount Card Fundraiser Begins

 

Monday, September 17

Constitution Day – Wear red/white/blue

 

Tuesday, September 23

Birthday Lunch for August and September birthdays

 

Wednesday, September 24

NO SCHOOL; Professional  Development Day

 

Thursday, September 25

PTA Discount Card Fundraiser Ends

 

Friday, September 26

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn;

PTA Family Movie Night

 

Monday, September 29

New Student Luncheon in Media Center

 

Wednesday, October 1

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Monday, October 6

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Wednesday, October 8

NO SCHOOL;  Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Thursday, October 9

NO SCHOOL;  Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Friday, October 10

NO SCHOOL;  Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Monday – Friday, Oct. 14 – 30

MEAP Testing Window for Grades 3-5

 

Tuesday, October 21

Birthday Lunch for October Birthdays

 

Thursday, October 23

School Picture Day

 

Friday, October 24

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn;

 

Thursday, October 30

Halloween Parade and Parties

 

Friday, October 31

NO SCHOOL; Professional Development

 

Monday, November 3

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

Tuesday, November 4

PTA Book Fair kicks-off;  Runs through  11-6-08;

 

Wednesday, November 5

PTA Book Fair;

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Thursday, November 6

PTA Book Fair

 

Friday, November 7

MEAP Reward Swim Party at GHHS for grades 3-4-5

PTA Auction @ Grand Haven Golf Club

 

Tuesday, November 18

Birthday Lunch for November Birthdays

 

Friday, November 21

Fun Friday; PTA popcorn;

 

Monday, November 24

Yo-Yo Assembly

 

Tuesday, November 25

Picture Re-takes

 

Wednesday, November 26

NO SCHOOL; Records Day

 

Thursday, November 27

NO SCHOOL;  Thanksgiving Day

 

Friday, November 28

NO SCHOOL;  Thanksgiving Holiday

 

Monday, December 1

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Wednesday, December 3

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Saturday, December 6

PTA Breakfast With Santa, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

 

Friday, December 12

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn; Canned Goods Delivery Day;

 

Tuesday, December 16

Birthday Lunch for December Birthdays;

 

Friday, December 19

LAST DAY until January 5th

 

Monday, January 5

School Resumes

 

Wednesday, January 7

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Monday, January 12

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Friday, January 16

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn

 

Tuesday, January 20

Birthday Lunch for January Birthdays

 

Monday, January 26

NO SCHOOL; Professional Development

 

Monday, February 2

Board Meeting @ Griffin, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Wednesday, February 4

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Monday, February 9

PTA Meeting, 7:00pm, Media Center

 

Tuesday, February 17

Birthday Lunch for February Birthdays

 

Friday, February 20

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn;

PTA Family Movie Night

 

Tuesday, February 24

Reading Month Kick-off Assemby

 

Wednesday, February 25

NO SCHOOL;  Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Thursday, February 26

NO SCHOOL;  Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Friday, February 27

NO SCHOOL;  Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

Monday, March 2

NO SCHOOL;  Professional Development

 

Wednesday, March 4

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Monday, March 9

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Tuesday, March 17

Birthday Lunch for March Birthdays

 

Friday, March 20

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn;

PTA Carnival

 

Tuesday, March 31

March Reading Month – Closing Assembly

 

Wednesday, April 1

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Monday – Friday, April 6 – 10

NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK WEEK

 

Monday, April 13

PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Media Center

 

Friday, April 17

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn Day;

 

Tuesday, April 21

Birthday Lunch for April Birthdays;

NEW Young Fives / Kindergarten Orientation Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 22

NO SCHOOL; Professional Development

 

Tuesday, April 28

PTA Book Fair begins

 

Wednesday, April 29

PTA Book Fair

 

Thursday, April 30

PTA Book Fair

 

Thursday, April 30

5th Graders visit WPMS

 

Monday, May 4

PTA Meeting , 7:00pm, Media Center

 

Wednesday, May 6

NO SCHOOL; Staff In-Service Day;

Domino Doughraiser Night

 

Tuesday, May 12

Birthday Lunch for May Birthdays

 

Friday, May 15

Fun Friday; PTA Popcorn Day

 

Monday, May 18

4th Grade Trip to Lansing;

 

Tuesday, May 19

Birthday Lunch for June/July Birthdays

 

Monday, May 25

NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY;

Join the Memorial Day Parade Downtown Grand Haven, 9:30 a.m.

 

Thursday, May 28

Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday, June 2

5th Grade Banquet, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the gym

 

Wednesday, June 3

Field Day for a.m. Kindergarten

All School Field Day

 

Thursday, June 4

Awards Assembly, 10:20 a.m. in the gym;

HALF DAY WITH NOON DISMISSAL

 

Friday, June 5

LAST DAY – HALF DAY WITH NOON DISMISSAL;

End of 3rd Marking Period;

Flag Ceremony, 9:15 a.m.

 

 

Obviously, many events will continue to be scheduled as the year unfolds.  All events will have reminders and “specifics” so you can plan and be informed.  Many events, activities, and traditions are also scheduled including Child Study Team on the 3RD  Wednesdays; Board of Education meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.  Several grades have traditional field trips and experiences that will be added to the calendar at the appropriate time.  PTA and school events are often scheduled as opportunity lends it, so be alert for information regarding these activities.  We hope you add the Griffin School activities to your home/personal calendar, and we hope your child has a great year at Griffin School!