Announcements for Monday, April 22, 2019 · 2019-04-22 · Announcements for Monday, April 22,...
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Announcements for Monday,April 22, 2019
On This Day in History1914 – Babe Ruth made his pitching debut with the Baltimore Orioles.1970 – The first “Earth Day” was observed in the United States.1988 – The NBA announced that there would be two new teams, the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic.2016 – More than 170 countries signed the “Paris Agreement on Climate Change,” seeking to reduce and control greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
Crayola ColorCycleGrissom Patriots are collecting used markers and
highlighters (any brand) to be converted into clean fuel. This fuel can be used to power vehicles, heat
homes, cook meals and more! Green collection boxes will be in each classroom and on the bench outside
the Commons. The program can keep tons of plastic out of landfills each year. Remember, don’t throw out
that used marker – ColorCycle it!
Grissom Green TeamThe Grissom Green Team is collecting
clean, used cans. (soup size) If you have them at home, please bring them
in!
Jazz BandJazz Band rehearses every Wednesday
at Prairie View from 4:00-5:15.
Media CenterYou will not be
allowed to check out a book during the remainder of 4th
Quarter if you have an overdue book or
library fine!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Grissom Spelling Bee
winners! They will compete in the District Spelling Bee
on May 22nd.1st- Stephen Mathew
2nd – Jada Aranda3rd – Sarah Murray
Boys SoccerThe boys game against Prairie View on
Thursday was exciting! Grissom entered the second half with no points, but were able to score 3 goals within minutes, thanks to JaxCarter and Adam Rutka. Although it was a
tough loss, the boys worked hard and NEVER gave up! Keep up the good work!
Next game is Tuesday against OLHMS. Come out and support the team!
Summer Sports Camp RegistrationRegistration forms for all summer
sports camps are available in the rack outside the Main Office. Forms and
fees are due NO LATER than Friday, May 17th!
Student Council
The Student Council Executive Board will meet Tuesday after school in
Room 111.
Box Tops for Education
The PE department is collecting Box Tops
for Education. Please turn them in to your PE/Health teacher.
Boys and Girls Soccer
Practice at Millennium today until 5:00!
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesGrissom is once again collecting pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities! The pop tabs are recycled and sold for scrap metal. Last year, Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana raised more than $40,000 from this program. There is a collection box on the bench outside
the Commons for your donations.
Kickball Intramurals
Kickball intramurals will begin on Tuesday, April 23rd. They will be held Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45-
8:30.
Student SupportStudent Support is held in the Media Center before school every day from 8:00 – 8:35 and after school Monday through Thursday from 3:10 - 4:05.
Please be sure to bring your work with you! You will need to sign in and stay
the entire time. If you are a bus rider, please remember to sign up for the
activity bus that day!
Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge
Last year Grissom Patriots saved 10,263 plastic water bottles from ending up in landfills by using the
water bottle filling stations throughout the building. So far this year, we have saved 11,972bottles! Please remember to use these instead of plastic bottles!
Patriot PrideBe Respectful!
Be Ready!Be a Patriot!