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Senior Farewell Celebration
The Grimsley PTSA will host a Senior Farewell on June 8th from 8pm-12am in Jamieson Stadium. This carnival style FREE event the night of graduation is for ALL seniors! This will be a super fun event that takes the place of Project Graduation which is usually held indoors. Plans include a mechanical bull, wipe out, a dunk tank, carnival games, food, music, prizes and more. Let's help celebrate these seniors who have missed so much this year, in a COVID safe and fun environment that provides an opportunity for them to have fun with friends and classmates.
To help make this happen we need your help:
1. Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,500!
We have a Go Fund Me page - https://gofund.me/337ddc04
Normally we spend most of the year fundraising and planning Project Graduation. This year, we are pulling this together in a month. Thank you for your support and please share with friends! We are getting closer - we have $1,575 raised so far! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.
2. Volunteer!
We need lots of help pulling this off and it will be a ton of fun! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4ea9a69-senior
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Our PTSA received outstanding recognition at the annual Guilford County Council of PTAs Awards.
We earned the Honor Unit Award for both 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years.
Additionally, we were presented with the Single Project Award for our Grimsley Glow Up Day and received a $1000 Spice Grant for future community beautification projects.
Our individual awards recipients were:
Anna Hartgrove, Robert A. Clendenin Outstanding High School Administrator Award
Lisa Carwile, Mildred O. Poole Outstanding PTA President Award (2019-2020)
Chris Skidmore, A. Laurin Welborn Outstanding High School Volunteer Award (2019-2020)
Acknowledgement also goes to Mrs. Kristian Martineau, for receiving this year’s
PTSA Larry Saunders Award. Thank you for your outstanding teaching!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL, WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE GRIMSLEY PTSA!!!!!!!
Farewell Letter from Ms. Rozelman
Twenty-three years ago, I began teaching at Grimsley in August of 1998.
Jane Teague was the honorable principal, and she took charge of my educational fate.
The faculty and staff welcomed me with open arms
Despite my northern accent that showed no Southern charms.
My daughter Nicole and son Doug both graduated from here,
Which instilled in me so much pride and even more cheer.
They then moved on to colleges while I remained here.
I taught seniors for more years that I can recall,
Yet no one let me graduate, so I returned each fall.
I did my best to remain involved in more opportunities than just in the classroom.
I served on Site-Based Management and the role of facilitator I did assume.
I attended workshops for textbook replacements and professional development for new English course of studies,
And I traveled to Vancouver and New Mexico to maintain IB certification and reunite with international buddies.
Journalism has always been a passion of mine as a means of recording history and time.
Advising both newspaper and yearbook staffs will always encompass passions of mine.
Such classes were so influential for my students since they learned not only about photography and the written word,
but they also prepared them for political and cultural change that some see as noteworthy and others see as absurd.
For those individuals who know me well, they recognize that I am a fanatic regarding any type of sports.
I can talk trivia, report on a previous night’s high scoring players, and even the scandals among cohorts.
Whether it is NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, or WTA, I always enjoy speaking with others who share my joy.
I wonder if there is a job out there for me at ESPN; You guys out there know anyone looking to employ?
I’ve held you captive for long enough, so now I will close my farewell speech.
Thank you for such amazing experiences at this wonderful school. I love you all…
So to no surprise, I end my message with not only GO WHIRLIES, BUT ALSO GO BUCKEYES!
CLASS of 2022 Information
Attention Grimsley Class of 2022!!!
As this school year draws to a close, you are just days away from being a Grimsley Senior!!
We have great things planned for our Class of 2022 next year! To help us ensure that you receive all information and announcements this summer and next school year, please complete this short survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg0PRZvdk4U_x6dmFLFPE9xwjLjohJemVXCb6lCqFNnUsN5w/viewform
Chromebook Return
The district has decided that ALL STUDENTS should return their Chromebook with charger as soon as they are done with their exams directly to Mrs. Worrells in the library. SENIORS should also return any library materials they have checked out.
Class of 2022 Picture News!
Senior photos will take place on the following dates: July 14, 15, 19 and 20. Watch for announcements over the summer on the school website and Mr. O’Donnell’s Connect-Eds for further instructions next month.
Summer AP Boot Camps
The AP Boot Camp is designed for high school students who have not yet taken an Advanced Placement (AP) course. The camp provides an opportunity for these students to develop an understanding of the AP curriculum and course expectations. Students will also be introduced to the skills that will be useful in their future AP courses, such as analyzing dense text, note-taking, efficient study skills, annotation, developing strong arguments, and evaluating sources. More information can be found on the AP/IB page on the Grimsley Website.
Grimsley Goods Food Pantry
Whirlie Families can now sign up for access to our Grimsley Goods Food Pantry by going to the Grimsley Website, look for the Grimsley Back to School Updates tab, scroll down and click: How can I access the Grimsley Food Pantry (Grimsley Goods). If you have any questions, please contact our School Social Worker at 336-709-9534.
Service Learning Opportunities
Is your student interested in volunteering in the community?
A great place to check for opportunities is the Volunteer Center https://volunteercentertriad.org/
Out of the Garden: https://outofthegardenproject.org/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-sign-ups/
Backpack Beginnings: https://backpackbeginnings.org/donate-time/
Grimsley Daily Bulletin
https://gcsnccom-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/creechd_gcsnc_com/EbscmGLIAL9NvrLmYRA09oEBljtND1eUnXHX8CfQkn7t-w?rtime=LOzSksxG2Eg
Updated Traditional School Calendar
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Attachment.aspx?S=11102&AID=227258&MID=7381
For all your GSC updates
https://www.gcsnc.com/
On Facebook? Follow the Grimsley PTSA and Grimsley Parents page for discussions/advice/etc.
https://www.facebook.com/Grimsley-High-School-PTSA-1051652238322359
https://www.facebook.com/groups/161703010531409
Important Senior News
Please remember to check your email for information and dates for the end of the year. The email was sent May 13.
Updates on name readers: The following will be reading names this year at graduation. If your name is often mispronounced, please contact your assigned name reader ASAP to discuss the correct pronunciation. If you can provide a phonetic spelling of your name, that would be really helpful.
Mr. Courts: Abbaszadeh – Diaz Canizalez
Ms. Eason: Dickerson – Kavanagh
Mr. Wade: Keaney – Reid
Mr. Burnette: Rettie – Zibo
Graduation tickets: As you may have heard, you will now receive 8 tickets for graduation. They will be distributed at the June 4 graduation practice at the coliseum.
Graduation – June 8 4:00 pm, Greensboro Coliseum
Be in Hall B of the Special Events Center by 3:00. Wear your cap and gown. Bring NOTHING else. No bags will be allowed in the building with graduates. All graduates will go through metal detectors. There’s a LONG walk to the coliseum so plan shoes accordingly.
Graduation Pictures
Please use this code to complete contact information to receive the proofs of pictures taken when you receive your diploma at graduation.
Senior Farewell Celebration – June 8 8:00pm – 12:00 am in Jamison Stadium
Join us for a carnival/night of fun and games as one last event on campus with your class.
While the event is free, please RSVP using the following link: http://bit.ly/seniorFarewell
RSVPs are required in order to attend.
Dress Code for Graduation
There is a long walk to the main coliseum floor where graduation will take place. Choose comfortable, appropriate shoes for the event.
Bring NOTHING in with you for graduation. No bags will be allowed. You will go through metal detectors to enter the venue. If you choose to bring your phone, it will need to be on silent during the ceremony.
No jeans, no tennis shoes, and no casual sandals.
GENTLEMEN must wear a white dress shirt and tie with dark dress pants, dark socks, and dark dress shoes.
LADIES should wear a scoop neck or v-neck white dress or appropriate nice dress underneath the gown: no bold patterns or colors that will show through the robe. If your dress is longer than the gown, it must be WHITE. If you choose to wear pants, follow the dress code for the gentlemen – dark pants and shoes.
Ladies shoes should be black, blue, tan or white dress shoes (no bright colors, no tennis shoes, boots, loafers, flip-flops or casual sandals). Be mindful of the height of your heels. You will have to walk up and down stairs. Save the 4+ inch heels for another event. Ladies, bring hair pins to keep the cap on properly.
Graduates will be “on display” to the visitors and should look proud of themselves. Caps are to be worn flat on your head with the tassel on the right. Do NOT put anything on the top of the cap. Be careful not to lose your stole or tassel. You will need both for all ceremonies. Replacement tassels are $15.
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