
J'Kingston, Jucai, and Khalil were recognized by their teacher for being PROACTIVE. Whether taking action to help organize the classroom or cleaning up trash while walking home, these Bulldogs lead by example! πΎ π




We look forward to seeing you at Griffin's 3rd Grade Holiday music performance!
ποΈ Thursday, December 12
β° 6 - 7 PM
π« Griffin Cafeteria


Students and teachers had fun dressing for Team Santa or Team Grinch during our first Holly-Jolly Day at Griffin! Tomorrow we "jingle all the way" - wear bells! πΎ π








βοΈ Parent Night π
Join us to learn of resources you can use over the holiday to keep your child engaged and learning!
ποΈ December 10
β° 5 - 6 PM
π« Griffin Library
π Food provided!
π Door Prizes!

Starting Monday, we will kick off our Holly-Jolly Days at Griffin in order to bring some seasonal fun and cheer to our daily work. You are welcome to participate!
12/09 - Grinch v Santa - wear π or β₯οΈ
12/10 - Jingle all the way - wear bells π
12/11 - Ho Ho Ho-down! Western wear π€
12/12 - Blue Christmas - wear π
12/13 - Get on the Polar Express - pajamas
12/16 - Sweater Weather (the tackier the better!) π
12/17 - Flannel Fun - wear flannel or plaid.
12/18 - Holiday Headwear - reindeer antlers, Santa hats, lights...
12/19 - Vacation Time - wear tropical prints
12/20 - Holiday Movie - dress up as your favorite holiday movie character!

Artists in Ms. Mendoza's class captured our autumn colors! π






βοΈ Parent Night π
Join us to learn of resources you can use over the holiday to keep your child engaged and learning!
ποΈ December 10
β° 5 - 6 PM
π« Griffin Library
π Food provided!
π Door Prizes!

Lakendra makes it a habit to find ways to help others solve problems. She leads by finding ways to WIN-WIN! πΎ


Bulldogs had a Grinch sighting today! π’





Griffin PTA will be hosting their annual Photos with Santa on Monday December 9! $5 per photo! πΈ π


βοΈ Parent Night π
Join us to learn of resources you can use over the holiday to keep your child engaged and learning!
ποΈ December 10
β° 5 - 6 PM
π« Griffin Library
π Food provided!
π Door Prizes!

Next week we will kick off our Holly-Jolly Days at Griffin in order to bring some seasonal fun and cheer to our daily work. You are welcome to participate!
12/09 - Grinch v Santa - wear π or β₯οΈ
12/10 - Jingle all the way - wear bells π
12/11 - Ho Ho Ho-down! Western wear π€
12/12 - Blue Christmas - wear π
12/13 - Get on the Polar Express - pajamas
12/16 - Sweater Weather (the tackier the better!) π
12/17 - Flannel Fun - wear flannel or plaid.
12/18 - Holiday Headwear - reindeer antlers, Santa hats, lights...
12/19 - Vacation Time - wear tropical prints
12/20 - Holiday Movie - dress up as your favorite holiday movie character!

Our campus will be closed to visitors on the weeks of Dec 2-6 and Dec 9-13 due to testing. Thank you for helping us keep a quiet testing environment! π


WANTED!!! Officer Deaver and our Bulldogs will be on watch for the Grinch when we return from Thanksgiving break. We want to promote goodwill and joy (and hopefully win over the Grinch!) Can't wait to see our Bulldogs back on Monday! π π² βοΈ


Second and third grade Bulldogs in Ms. Mendoza's class learned about the Mexican art technique of Hojalata. Enjoy the following works they produced! πΎ








Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the pumpkin artwork that first graders painted in Ms. Mendoza's class based on the works of Yayoi Kusama! π








Ms. Haddad's Pre-K students spent time making estimates and counting pumpkin seeds before our Thanksgiving break! π


Students in Ms. Mendoza's art class have been studying the sculptural artwork of American artist, Charles McGee. Here are some of their works! πΌοΈ πΎ










Congrats to our November Bulldog Leaders!
πΎ Student of the Month - Izan Reyes
πΎ Teacher of the Month - Mr. Owens
πΎ Employee of the Month - Dr. Henry




November Griffin Student of the Month Spotlight: Izan Reyes.
Izan shows leadership on campus by exemplifying what it means to be proactive and find ways for all to win. He prioritizes his leaning and has built good study habits; it is not uncommon for him to research concepts for upcoming learning and come prepared with insights that he finds interesting. He also finds ways to make sure those around him feel supported. He checks in on peers and teachers and offers support when needed. Izan was nominated by seven staff members for exhibiting these leadership habits.
Thank you for leading by example, Izan! πΎ


