GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL
A DAY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th , 2013
Change of plans:The Team Impact donuts will be in todaybefore school is out. All team impact members with orders are to pick up donuts between 2:30 & 3:30 and deliver donuts today.If you would like to get on the list for extra donuts please call the school. The proceeds will go to our Volley For Hope event which will be held in October. Team Impact thanks you in advance, for your purchases!
GP schools will dismiss tomorrow at 12:30 (shuttle bell is at 12:15) for a SIP Day.
FFA Members signed uptodayto help set up backdrop, seating, cans, and tables for apple festival need to meet uptown at the parking lot by the stage right after school. Carl Liehr, Levi King, Jon Manson, Chance Vose, Riley Bradshaw, Sheldan Martin, Max Stinebaker, Lucas Waters, Daniel Bingham, Kourtney Harris, Jonathan Myers, Ryan Kelley, Cole Bradshaw, Kayce Smith, Bailey Powers, Joseph Myers, Charles Morrison, and Jordan Dehart. Any other FFA member wishing to help would be welcomed.
GP FFA is Coordinating the Antique Tractor Parade at Apple Festivalon Saturdaythe Parade begins at1:30with registration starting at12PMat Dunham's Lot across from the fairgrounds.
Seniors, Class of 2014 who have at least a "B" average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online for the Wendy's High school Heisman $500 in Wendy's gift cards. Also a $10.00 Wendy's gift card for the first 25,000 completed applications.Oct. 2,2013is the deadline. Check the GOBB for additional information.
Freshmenneed to bring their $5 in to avoid fines. Money was due last Friday.
Reminder to Seniors to get your completed Rotary Club Recognition sheet to Mr. D if you are interested in attending the meeting. The meetings are the 4thWednesdayof the month.
Reminder to Seniors and Juniors to return to Mr. D your completed permission sheets ASAP.
Mini Cheer Camp is today after school in the small gym.
Seniors and Juniors: College Reps will be soon visiting G-P. Here are the Reps that will be coming soon and more will be added as time goes on. Reps will be in my office during 1st Home Room. Get a pass from me to come to my office.
Oct 1-Quincy Univ;Oct2-MacMurrayCollege;Oct 15-McKendree Univ;Oct 22-Western Illinois Univ;Nov 18- MissouriWestern Univ
Sophomores:There will be a supply list sign up sheet for you to sign to bring items for our Apple Festival stand in Mr. Apps room.
Sophomores Parents:We are needing chaperones for the Apple Festival stand. We are needing one chaperone for each shift. On Friday shifts begin at 3:30 and are two hours long. Please let your student know if you can work or feel free to contact Mr. Apps or Mrs. Evans.
HS teachers:D - F slips are due to office by 3:00 today and ineligibile list by 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.Elementary midterm grades will go home on Friday.
Sophomores will be selling funnel cakes, soda/water, and have a 50/50 raffle at our Apple Festival Stand.
Last Chance!!! Make sure to get your tickets today!Griggsville Estates is having their Annual Basket Fund Raiser: All proceeds to benefit resident activity fund. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing is September 20th. Grand prize is overnight stay at Grafton Lodge at PierreMarquetteState Park. See Cathy in the office for pictures of baskets & description & to buy your tickets. Baskets are filled with some great items!
The senior class will be selling walking tacos, caramel apple slices, and 50/50 at the Apple Festival.
Any faculty, staff, coaches interested in being a part of the GP Boosters pie throwing contest from 6-8 on either Fri or Sat at the Griggsville Apple Festival please text “YES” to Lori Bradshaw217-430-2439. All proceeds will benefit the Booster program so put your pie wearing faces on!! We will also host a membership drive during those times as well so be sure to renew your Booster membership. $10 per person, $15 per couple and $20 per family.See Lori, Bunny or Jamie Kelley to pay.
Apple Festival Cake and Cookie auctionwill be onSaturdayevening, Sept 21st. Cookie baskets must have at least 3 dozen cookies ! Half of proceeds go to Apple Festival and the other half goes to donors choice ! Good way to raise money for their class ! Also there is a theme basket ,each basket must have retail total of $35 ! Entries should be building next to country companies by9:30Sat am any questions call Rhonda Hazelrigg at 338-4213.
The Griggsville Apple Festival is looking for entries for the Kiddie Parade. This event is open to all children birth-4th grade. The parade will be held onSeptember 21st at 10:15am. Registration will begin at9:45and judging begins at10am. Categories are as follows: wagons and buggies, floats, bikes and trikes, and costumes and pets. Motorized vehicles are NOT allowed. All themes are welcomed this year, including 1950's television, the Apple Festival Theme. Each category will be judged as 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and one overall winner will be awarded. Please contact Nicole Nash at217-836-2826for any additional information.
The following high school students have not turned their consent forms to Mrs. Scranton or the office. Their accounts are lockeduntil papers are turned in: Sophomores- Nick Battefeld, Cortney Nash, Dawson Nash, & Isaac Richard;Juniors -Hannah Dewitt;Seniors -Melinda Miller & Kelsey Whitaker. Forms are available in the office. Make sure you turn in your consent forms to Mrs. Scranton's mailbox.
Elementary Consent forms:Thefollowing students have not turned in their consent forms to Mrs. Scranton or the office. Please do so as soon as possible:Mrs. Howard- Kaydence Miller;Mrs. VanWinkle -Angel Seymour, Rachel Street;Mrs. Butler -Chaddum Crawford, Peyton Syrcle;Mrs. Cheatum -Emma Henderson, Rory Phillips;Mrs. Hobson -Sydney Browning, & Ethan Lothridge.
The GP Extravaganza Craft show will be taking applications for vendors very soon, so mark your calendars for the event which will be heldNov. 2.
There will be a Red Cross Blood drive onOct. 11at the high school. This event is sponsored by Team Impact. Watch the announcements for more details.
The freshman class will be selling lemonade shake ups, nachos and loaded nachos at the Apple Festival, please see Mrs. Wilke or Mrs. Logsdon to sign up for your shift that you can work.
First semester Junior class dues of $50 are due no later thanOctober 1st. Please bring receipts to Mrs. Brawdy or put them in her mailbox. Thank you.
The 2013-2014 K-4thGrade Title I Family Night will be held today at CountyMarket in Pittsfield. From 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. students, who are accompanied by a parent, can come in and take part in a Math scavenger Hunt. Each grade will be given a different age appropriate set of tasks that involve everyday math skills. (How many apples does it take to weigh 2 lbs., etc) After completing the Scavenger Hunt, students put their name in a drawing for individual prizes. CountyMarket will also award G-P Elementary prizes according to the number of participants. Prizes will be announced at a later date. This is a fun way to help students see how Math is used in every day like, and a good way for you, as parents, to help in your student’s education.
Sports:
We are scheduled to play volleyball in Greenfield onMonday, Sept. 30. That game will NOT be held in Greenfield, but will be played at Palmyra-NorthwesternHigh School.
We will also be having a "C" game that is like a freshman game (or for your freshman and sophomores who rarely get playing time. That game will start at5:15. The bus will leave at3:30.
Today:
Freshman football will play at Beardstown at 6:00.
Lady Tornadoes volleyball at home against Routt at 6:00. Kayt Risley is ticket taker and sophomores have concessions.
Saturday:
Lady Eagles play in the Sectional game at Liberty at1:00p.m.against the Payson Lady Indians.
PGP football will play at Bunker Hill at 1:00.
GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Griggsville-Perry Schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 20th, for School Improvement or SIP. The shuttle bus bell will ring at 12:15 p.m.
TheLady Eagles will play in the Sectional game at Liberty at1:00p.m. Saturday, September 21, against the Payson Lady Indians.
BASKETBALL INFORMATION
Coach White will be meeting with students during their recess timetomorrow(Friday-September 20th) who are interested in playing boy's basketball this year.
Sixth through eighth grade girls interested in playing basketball need to sign up in the office.
Open Gym for those playing girls basketball not currently involved in softball on Wednesday and Thursday this week. You must have a physical and insurance waiver on file before.
Eagles in Action this week is Lane Spencer. Others nominated: Duncan Bradshaw and Trinity Schaaf. Way to go!
Softball and baseball pictures will be taken on September 24thstarting at 1:00 p.m. Packets and more info to follow.
We will have an early dismissal on Friday for school improvement. Shuttle bus bell will ring at 12:15.
Zach Westfall – Signed handbook letter is needed from you!
Students -If you must be gone for any reason, please bring a note so that your absence can be excused. Please refer to pages 8-10 in the school handbook.
Magazine Sales are coming!
TODAY:
Lady Tornadoes volleyball at home with Routt at 6 p.m.
TOMORROW:
Early Dismissal for SIP at 12:30 p.m. Shuttle bus bell will ring at 12:15 p.m.
Griggsville Apple Festival begins!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST:
Lady Eagles at Sectionals in Liberty at 1 p.m.
P/G-P Varsity football at Bunker Hill at 1 p.m.
Griggsville Apple Festival continues!
TEACHERS:
Ineligible list due in the office by 10:59 a.m. tomorrow.