Griggs Elementary School

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.

https://mylifetouch.com

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 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

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