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Grissom Parents & Students,
The ACT will be given free of charge to all 11th graders on March 10, 2020, during the school day. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, all 11th graders will report to their assigned testing classroom to complete the demographics portion of the ACT test. Students should check with their teachers for the assigned classrooms for 11th graders. Seniors will report to the auditorium during 1A on the 5th and the 10th. Seniors will receive important information regarding graduation and end of year activities. Freshman and sophomore students should check with their 1A teacher to see if their class is displaced for testing. Classroom assignment/displacement for testing days will be posted on Naviance and CANVAS this week.
GHS counselors have visited classes to begin class registration for the 2020-2021 school year. Course request paper forms and computer entry are due on March 9, 2020. Course request verification forms will be sent home March 10-12, 2020. All changes must be submitted no later than March 16, 2020. This is a hard deadline.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s course requests or credits, please contact your child’s counselor:
9th grade/upcoming 10th: Taleshay Gray taleshay.gray@hsv-k12.org
10th grade/upcoming 11th: Theresa Gurley theresa.gurley@hsv-k12.org
11th grade/upcoming 12th James Vasquez james.vasquez@hsv-k12.org
8th grade/upcoming 9th Amy Langford amy.langford@hsv-k12.org
Have a great week!
Jeanne Baird Greer
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Monday is A Day
Tuesday and Thursday are A Days
Wednesday and Friday are B Days
Spring Break is March 23-27
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There will be a second round of interviews for students who turned in their application after the February 19th deadline. The second round of interviews will take place on March 6th.
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Leave Our Calendar Authority Local
Reach out to your representatives NOW!
The Alabama State Legislators are currently considering a school calendar bill that would be introduced on the first day of the Legislative Session which begins on February 4th.
This bill is similar to a bill that was introduced several years ago that lengthened the summer for students and decreased breaks during the school year. The business and tourism industry and summer camps are again lobbying for bills that would create start and end dates for all public schools. A school calendar should revolve around what is best for student learning and instruction.
If the bill is adopted, it would change our 2020-2021 calendar which has already been approved and published. This move has the potential to negatively impact our attendance rates as some have already scheduled fall break and Thanksgiving trips.
Also, research shows that students who don't have educational opportunities in the summer time lose months in reading and math over the summer. The increased time off will only increase this loss. More breaks during the school year help students, staff, and faculty avoid the fatigue that often comes with months of coursework without appropriate breaks.
Ultimately, it should be up to local school districts to decide what is best for the students.
If you would like your voice heard, reach out to your representatives NOW:
http://cqrcengage.com/alabama/?1
For more information: www.alabamaschoolboards.org/local
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WANTED
Responsible children that are in 4th grade or higher that love soccer! Grissom Men’s Soccer needs you!!
Please consider signing up to be a ball handler for our home games. Ball handlers receive $5 and get a free hot dog/drink!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c49aca922a1fa7-ball
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Ready for Spring? Us too! Theatre students are taking orders now for
Bennett Nurseries Geraniums. $12 each for an 8.25 container -White, Red, Pink and Coral.
Delivery will be Wednesday, April 17th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Contact Toni Roth at troth2910@gmail.com
   
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Grissom Baseball Schedules
Varsity
3/3 Grissom @ Cullman 6:30pm
3/5 Grissom @ West Minister 4 & 6pm
3/7 Grissom vs. James Clemens 12pm
3/10 Grissom vs. Madison Academy 6:30pm
3/12 Grissom @ Vestavia 4 & 6pm
3/14 Grissom vs. Buckhorn 12pm
3/17 Grissom @ Athens 6:30pm
3/21 Grissom @ Hartselle 1:30 & 4pm
Junior Varsity
3/2 Grissom @ Bob Jones 4 & 6pm
3/3 Grissom @ Cullman 4pm
3/7 Grissom vs. James Clemens 2pm
3/9 Grissom @ Ardmore 4 & 6pm
3/10 Grissom vs. Madison Academy 4:30pm
3/14 Grissom vs. Buckhorn 2pm
3/16 Grissom vs. Scottsborro 4 & 6pm
3/17 Grissom @ Athens 4:30pm
3/21 Grissom vs. Hartselle 10am & 12pm
Freshman
3/2 Grissom vs. Austin 4 & 6pm
3/6 Grissom @ Sparkman 4 & 6pm
3/7 Grissom vs. James Clemens 4:30pm
3/10 Grissom @ Albertville 4:30 & 6:30pm
3/14 Grissom vs. Buckhorn 4:30pm
3/16 Grissom @ Hartselle 4 & 6pm
3/19 Grissom vs. Sparkman 4 & 6pm
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Grissom Softball Schedule
3/2 Grissom @ Falkville Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
3/3 Grissom @ Danville Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
3/9 Grissom @ Hazel Green JVarsity 4 & 6pm
3/12 Grissom @ Elkmont Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
3/17 Grissom @ Huntsville Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
3/19 Grissom @ W. Limestone Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
3/24 Grissom vs. Huntsville Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
3/26 Grissom vs. Madison County Varsity 4:30pm JV 6pm
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Grissom Soccer Games
3/3 Grissom Girls vs. Gadsden City 7pm
3/5 Grissom Girls vs. Homewood 4:30pm
3/10 Grissom Girls @ Hoover 4:30pm
3/12 Grissom Girls vs. Buckhorn 6pm
3/16 Grissom Girls vs. Madison Acad. 6pm
3/19 Grissom Girls vs. Huntsville 4pm
3/24 Grissom Girls @ Sparkman 5pm
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Grissom Outdoor Track
3/7 Grissom @ Bob Jones
3/14 Grissom @ Huntsville Invitational (Milton Frank)
3/21 Grissom @ James Clemens
3/27 Grissom @ Arab
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Grissom Tennis
3/2 Grissom Boys and Girls vs. Sparkman 3:30pm
3/6 - 3/7 Grissom Boys and Girls @ Hillcrest
3/10 Grissom @ Austin 3pm
3/12 Grissom vs. Florence 3pm
3/17 Grissom @ Gadsden City 3pm
3/20 Grissom vs. Brooks 3:30pm
3/24 Grissom vs. Huntsville 3:30pm
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Grissom Golf
3/5 Grissom vs. Huntsville 10am
3/17 Grissom vs. Sparkman 3:30pm
3/23 Grissom vs. Bob Jones
3/24 Grissom vs. Westminister 3:30pm
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Mrs. Bailey will be available during the Open House on February 25th from 6-8 pm to answer any questions about the Inauguration Trip.
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Free Tutoring
Sponsored by Latham United Methodist Church
109 Weatherly Road
Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30pm
Call 256-881-4069 By Monday so there will be enough
tutors present to meet the needs.
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Supe to Go
Supe To Go is a new weekly video hosted by Superintendent Christie Finley with interviews and educational information on topics of interest. A new segment will appear each Monday at 10:00 am on the HCS website and HCS Facebook page. If you missed the first episode, here is a link: www.huntsvillecityschools.org/newscenter/video/supe-go-0.
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Bus Route Updates
Apple Bus Company is now updating Huntsville City Schools bus routes weekly to incorporate changes. All route changes willtake effect on Wednesday of each week.
Please check the School Bus Routes Map at www.huntsvillecityschools.org/busroutes, each Tuesday after 6pm for the latest updates and learn how any changes may affect your child’s pickup or drop-off times. More information about HCS bus transportation is available at www.HuntsvilleCitySchools.org/transportation.
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Thank you to our PTA Business Sponsors
Ars Nova School of the Arts
http://www.arsnovahsv.com
256-883-1105
One Man and a Hammer
vernsaxon@gmail.com
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