10/31: Griggs fall Festival
Important Information:
Parents are welcome to attend.
No other MCPSS students are allowed to attend.
No money will be accepted after October 27th.
After October 27th, wristbands and tickets will need to be purchased at the festival.
Only students that are school aged need to purchase a wristband. Parents and siblings younger than 4 years old do not need to purchase a wristband.
We are planning to host a wonderful Halloween/Fall Festival this year. If you can support our efforts, we are asking the following items for donations by grade level.
Students that donate will receive an out-of-uniform pass to use on November 4th.
All donations need to be turned in by October 27th to receive an out-of-out uniform pass.
*Wristband $10.00 per STUDENT Includes: Games, Hayride, and Inflatable
*Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Slice $2.00/Slice pre-order only
*Meal Deal Cheese or Pepperoni slice, chips, and drink $3.50 Pre-order only
*Nachos $2.00 pre-order only
*Ice cream Float $2.00 Pre-order only
*Tickets $0.25 Each (Items will range from $0.25-$3.00) Used for snacks & Toy Table
*Schedule:
•9:00-10:15am Pre-K, K & 1st
•10:35-11:50am Sped, 2nd & 3rd
•12:30-1:45pm 4th & 5th
*Festival Games & Fun: Food booth, Food trucks, Games, Hayride, Inflatables, Face Painting, Tattoos, Nail Station, &Toy Table
* Donation List :
Pre-K, Perryman's class, Javillonar's class, 1st, grade boys and girls, & 5th grade girls: Dollar Store Toy
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade girls: Fruit Roll Ups, Fruit Snacks, or Gummies
2nd boys & 4th grade boys and girls: Candy Individual Wrapped (NO CHOCLATE)
3rd grade boys & girls: Dum Dum Lollipops
5th grade boys: 2-liter Coke or Root beer
Monday, Oct. 27: “Peace Out” to Drugs! Wear neon or tie-dye.
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Team Up Against Drugs! Wear your favorite sports jersey.
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Wake Up Drug Free! Wear your favorite pajamas.
Thursday, Oct. 30: “Red"-y to be Drug Free! Wear red.
Friday, Oct. 31: Boo to Drugs! Wear a Halloween shirt with leggings/ jeans.
Griggs Skate Night @ Dreamland Skate Center 5-7pm $5 per skater.
Griggs Spirit Night @ Chuck E. Cheese from 3-9 pm.
50th day of School
Students may dress like they are from the 50's.
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Parents & Guardians are invited to join us for a picnic.
You are welcome to bring a picnic/outside food.
Don‘t forget to bring a blanket and/or chairs.
Parents & Guardians will park in the back of the school in the designated area.
All visitors will sign in near the back of the gym. Then, proceed to the grade level meeting area. Please use the attached map to find the meeting location.
You will sign your child out with their teacher for the picnic. At the end of the picnic, you will sign your child back in with their teacher. Early dismissals will be handled by your child‘s teacher.
Report cards will be handed out by your child’s teacher during the signing out process.
Kona Ice will be set up.
$4 for regular size or
$4 for changing color cup refills.
This will also be the 50th Day of School. Students may dress in 5o’s style attire.
Alexis Najar
An Dang
Isaac Sims
Jalyiah Bumpers
Luke Roland
Madelyn Pechar
Mason Phillips
Micah Pettway
Penelope Hickman
Zoey Williams
4th Grade Alternates
Amari Kennedy
Grant Taylor
Owen Sims
"These students have shown what it truly means to be responsible, Leading by example in and out of the classroom. Their hard work and positive choices earned them an invitation to September's Stella Nova Club celebration!
Way to go, shining stars! Keep reaching for the stars, Griggs is so proud of you!"
Archery Team!
Winnie Johnston
Jordan Gibson
Asher Burnett
Evelynn Stewart
Addisyn Burnett
Britany Martinez
Carson Husinger
Chelsea John
Andrew Knueppel
Evan Bagley
Javar Stephens
Karissa Shoots
Zaiden Anderson
Amariu Cobb
Bowden Thaxton
Bransyn Cotton
Karter Brear
Kenlyn Benjamin
Jesse Lee
Mattilyn Williard
Way to go Shining Stars!
MCPSS parents are encouraged to complete a pair of surveys to help us improve your experiences with the district.
⭐️The Climate and Culture Parent Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286097/p524.
⭐️The Community Engagement Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286082/524/1.
⭐️Title I Survey at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/289329/p524
The Griggs Elementary Book Fair will run Tuesday, September 23 – Friday, September 26. Students will shop during their PE time Tuesday–Thursday, and the fair will close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26.
Parents and guardians are invited to shop during Open House on Thursday, September 25 after visiting classrooms.
For fast and easy checkout, families are encouraged to use eWallet. Add funds to your student’s account here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/griggselementaryschool
We can’t wait to see you at the Book Fair! 📖💙
Kona Ice will be at Griggs on September 17th.
Kona Ice $4 one size only or bring a previously purchased Kona Ice color changing cup/Kowabunga cup for $4 refills.
We are requesting that you use the QR Code on the flyer or follow this link to pre-pay for your child's Kona Ice. The QR Code will expire on Tuesday night(9/16) @ 8pm. https://CUSTOMER.KONA-ICE.COM
Event code: K3358345014
Zip code: 36619
Fall picture day for students is Wednesday, September 24th.
Students will dress in their school uniform.
You may use this link to pre-order & pre-pay for your students pictures.
Picture Day ID: EVT994CPM
Griggs is hosting Grandparent's lunch for all grades.
9/5: Pre-K, K-2nd, Javillonar's & Perryman's classes
9/10: 3rd-5th grade classes
Grandparents MUST pre-register and pre-pay to reserve their spot.
Reservation forms and payment are due no later than Wednesday, September 3rd. Forms were sent home on Tuesday, August 19th.
Please send money/form with your child. We can not accept money in the office.
Adult visitor price is $6.00 cash (correct change) or checks made payable to Griggs Elementary School.
Students do not need to pay. Sorry, we can not pull siblings.
Grandparents will park on the asphalt by the gym. Then, proceed to the gym to sign in and meet their student.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to lunch time for check in.
Lunch Schedule for 9/5/25
Pre-K , K, Javillonar’s & Perryman’s classes 10:15-10:45am
1st 11:00-11:30am
2nd 11:40am-12:10pm
Lunch Schedule for 9/10/25
4th 10:15-10:45am
5th 11:00-11:30am
3rd 11:40am-12:10pm
If your child was a car rider last year, we will continue using that same car tag number. If you lost/misplaced your car tag or need extra tags, cost is $3 each. Available for purchase at Meet the Teacher August 7th.
New car riders will receive 2 car tags. If you need extra tags cost is $3.
Cash or checks made payable to Griggs Elementary School.
If your child will be a bus rider for the 2025-2026 school year, please search for your bus information before coming to Meet the Teacher on Thursday, August 7th.
●Use the link provided.
●Enter your address and zip code.
●Find you bus stop/times & bus driver information (The bus stops listed are the only ones available at this time).
●Please have this information with you to complete your transportation paperwork.
●Transportation forms must be completed for each student. These forms are to let us know, how your child will go home everyday.
●Students are only allowed one mode of transportation home.
●Any changes in transportation must be completed in the school office by the parent/guardian.
https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/bus-stop-information
Nurse Sara will be accepting medication on the follow dates and times:
Monday, August 4th from 10am-3pm
Thursday, August 7th 10am & during Meet the Teacher 2-4pm & 5-7pm
Friday, August 8th from 12-3pm
Meet The Teacher
August 7th 2-4pm
Pre-K, K-2nd Grade, & Special Education Classes
August 7th 5-7pm
3rd-5th Grade
Complete Transportation Forms
School Nurse will be available to accept medicine
Before and After School Care will be available (if needed)
Pre-purchase a yearbook $45.00
Spirit shirts ($10.00) and sweatshirts( $20.00) will be available for purchase
Sign Parent Compact
Drop-off wish list items (not required, but greatly appreciated)
Students may pick up the clear back packs provided by MCPSS
