Oct. 16 announcements
Announcements for Monday, October 16, 2017
On This Day in History 1829 – 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 Pickup If 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!
Chorus Chorus members will rehearse Monday and Thursday after school this week. We will meet in the Band room until 4:05 pm.
Girls Basketball Good 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 Band Our District 140 Jazz Band will perform Wednesday, Oct. 18th at Hackney’s, 123rd and LaGrange Rd. Performance starts at 7:00 pm.
Boys Volleyball The 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!!
Intramurals Intramurals 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 Support Before 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 Pride Be Respectful! Be Ready! Be a Patriot!
On This Day in History 1829 – 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 Pickup If 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!
Chorus Chorus members will rehearse Monday and Thursday after school this week. We will meet in the Band room until 4:05 pm.
Girls Basketball Good 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 Band Our District 140 Jazz Band will perform Wednesday, Oct. 18th at Hackney’s, 123rd and LaGrange Rd. Performance starts at 7:00 pm.
Boys Volleyball The 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!!
Intramurals Intramurals 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 Support Before 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 Pride Be Respectful! Be Ready! Be a Patriot!
