Griffis Week at a Glance: May 5-9
Friendly Reminder for Rainy Day Dismissal ☔
In the event of heavy rain at dismissal time, we will not release walkers or bike riders for safety reasons. All parents will need to use the designated car line for pick-up.
We’re sharing this early so you have time to plan ahead. During inclement weather, we double up on dismissal spots and adjust how we call students for dismissal in order to move the process along safely and efficiently.
With 675 students to dismiss, your patience and cooperation are essential—thank you for helping us keep dismissal smooth and safe for everyone!
🚨GRANT IN ACTION🚨
Full STEM Ahead for Mrs. Willhoit’s class🚂From earthquake simulators to chain reactions, robots to rollercoaster construction, and the ultimate brick building challenge, we put our brains and teamwork to the test! 🧠💥
Thank you CMISD Education Foundation💚
Griffis is excited to meet and greet our newest Foxes today at the Prekindergarten/Kindergarten Enrollment Night. Teachers and staff members are eager to answer questions you may have about your child's education journey and the registration process.
Kindergarten enrollment forms will be available in Skyward starting May 2. Additional directions will be provided to help you with this process at that time.
Click here for more details: https://secure.smore.com/n/bpn7u-pk-and-kindergarten-enrollment We look forward to meeting you!
Today we want to take a moment to recognize someone who leads our school with heart, strength, and a whole lot of dedication—our fearless principal, Mrs . Colwell! 💙
Whether it’s greeting students with a smile each morning, supporting teachers, or making sure our campus is a safe and welcoming place for everyone, our principal goes above and beyond every single day.
Thank you for being the rock of our school, the voice of reason, and the champion for every student and staff member. Your leadership doesn’t go unnoticed—and we are so lucky to have you at the helm! YOU make Griffis great!
** Lunch on the Lawn is cancelled tomorrow, May 2nd due to the rainfall and projected forecast.**
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this afternoon’s dismissal. With 675 students to dismiss, ensuring everyone’s safety is always our top priority.
Due to the heavy rain and nearby lightning, we followed our severe weather protocol and did not release walkers or bike riders. Instead, we asked all families to use the designated car line for pickup. Managing two dismissal locations, plus calling walkers individually, is not feasible during inclement weather.
We understand that these last-minute decisions may be inconvenient, but they are made with your children’s safety in mind. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Mrs. Willhoit’s class had a blast building paper airplanes! We set up a paper airplane assembly line to see how they’re made and how assembly lines work. Lots of fun and flying in the air! ✈️
Important Weather Update
As we continue to monitor the weather, please be advised that there may be delays in bus routes due to possible flooded roads. Our transportation team is actively communicating with parents and guardians of those who may be affected.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the safety of our students. Stay safe and informed!
Your attendance matters!
Griffis has an attendance incentive for the month of May! Each day your child is present, they will will receive a ticket to enter a drawing of their choice!
We have some pretty cool prizes available.
Caddo Mills ISD is excited to meet and greet our newest Foxes tomorrow at the Prekindergarten/Kindergarten Enrollment Night. Teachers and staff members are eager to answer questions you may have about your child's education journey and the registration process.
Kindergarten enrollment forms will be available in Skyward starting May 2. Additional directions will be provided to help you with this process at that time.
Click here for more details: https://secure.smore.com/n/bpn7u-pk-and-kindergarten-enrollment
We look forward to meeting you!
Thank you!
Support local scholarships tomorrow!!
Our 212 Collection starts this week!
212 Day at Griffis: Please see the attached flyer for grade level collections for our community and Hunt County.
Our collection date will run for 2 weeks, April 28-May 9.
One of our grade levels is collecting gift cards to support CASA of Hunt County. If you feel inspired to contribute, your support would be greatly appreciated—this initiative involves a larger donation effort. It’s especially meaningful to Mrs. Colwell, who serves as a CASA advocate for Hunt County and holds this cause close to her heart.
Servant Leadership is a style of leadership that emphasizes serving others rather than prioritizing personal gain or organizational success. CMISD encourages our students to embrace the principles of servant leadership, and our Annual 212 Day is the perfect opportunity to practice this.
We honor you!
Please see the information below for Tuition-Based Prek.
Due to limited space, enrollment will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. To add your student to the list, complete the form below by 4:00 on May 8, 2025.
Please note that adding your student to the list does not guarantee enrollment. You will be contacted when the district has approved the allowable space. If you have completed the form, you may still attend PK Enrollment Night at your zoned campus on May 1, even though enrollment has not been confirmed.
Tuition-Based Prek Interest Form: https://forms.gle/HoBfzocZTvBcsAEa8
We are excited to host our annual Prek and Kindergarten Enrollment Night on May 1 at all three elementary campuses. Check out this newsletter for essential enrollment details required to complete registration. https://secure.smore.com/n/bpn7u
We had a great time at our Military Family Lunch today! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you!
Week at a Glance: April 28-May 2nd
Lunch on the Lawn: RSVP required by Wednesday @ 12:00 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzab1VlTcJyJOy4I23bLyKWo7oHhHt8IReostQ3R29nnKvKA/viewform
212 Day at Griffis:
Please see the attached flyer for grade level collections for our community and Hunt County. Our collection date will run for 2 weeks, April 28-May 9.
One of our grade levels is collecting gift cards to support CASA of Hunt County. If you feel inspired to contribute, your support would be greatly appreciated—this initiative involves a larger donation effort. It’s especially meaningful to Mrs. Colwell, who serves as a CASA advocate for Hunt County and holds this cause close to her heart.
Servant Leadership is a style of leadership that emphasizes serving others rather than prioritizing personal gain or organizational success. CMISD encourages our students to embrace the principles of servant leadership, and our Annual 212 Day is the perfect opportunity to practice this.
