Announcements for Monday, November 6, 2017

On This Day in History1860 – Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States.1861 – Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate States of America.1869 – The first college football game was played in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers defeated Princeton University by a score of 6-4.1894 – William C. Hooker received a patent for the mousetrap.1923 – Jacob Schick was granted a patent for the electric shaver.1952 –The first hydrogen bomb was exploded at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.

Box Tops for Education

The PE department is collecting Box Tops for Education. Please turn

them in to your PE/Health teacher.

KEA Fannie May Holiday Fundraiser

The KEA Fannie May fundraiser provides scholarships for former Kirby 140 students attending Andrew high school and planning a career in education. Orders must

be placed by Friday, Nov. 10th to receive by Christmas. Prices are 10% off retail and orders are

shipped to your home.

Girls Basketball

Good luck tomorrow at Simmons!

Student CouncilStudent Council will meet after school until 4:05 pm on Tuesday. We will meet

in Room 118.

Chorus

Members of Chorus will rehearse Monday an

Thursday after school in the Band room.

Jazz BandJazz Band rehearses at Prairie View every Wednesday after school from

4:00-5:15 pm.

Respond Now Winter Clothing Drive

Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive through

Friday, Nov. 17th. New and ”gently used” coats, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves are being collected in the boxes

outside of the Commons.

Boys Volleyball

Come on out and cheer for the boys tomorrow at 4:15 pm as they take on Simmons….right here

at Grissom!

Veteran’s DayDo you know anyone who has

served or is currently serving in a branch of the military?

Complete the half-sheet, attach a picture and turn it in to Mrs.

Prieto in Room 118 for our Veteran’s Day display. Pictures

will be returned.

Student ID’s When attending after-school activities such as games and dances, you

must have your Grissom ID with you! You will not be admitted without it!

BOGO Sale On Now!The remaining books in the

Media Center Used Book Sale are now buy one for 25 cents, and get one free! No limit to

this amazing offer! (This offer does not include

dictionaries or thesauruses, which are $1 each.) Shop

early for the best selection! When they’re gone, they’re

gone!

Guess Who?

Did you guess correctly?? It’s

Mrs. Prieto.

IntramuralsIntramurals are held each week here at

Grissom. Volleyball intramurals are held on Tuesdays, and Basketball intramurals are held on Thursdays. All intramurals are held from

7:45-8:25 am.

Student SupportBefore and after school

Student Support is offered from 8:00-8:35 am each

morning, and from 3:10-4:05 pm Monday through Thursday.

You must arrive at the beginning of the session and

stay for the whole time!

Water Bottle Filling Station Challenge

Last year Grissom Patriots saved over 6,600 plastic water bottles

from ending up in landfills by using the water bottle filling stations throughout the building. Please

remember to use these instead of plastic bottles. So far this year, we’ve saved 3,446 bottles from

landfills! Let’s beat last year’s total!

Patriot PrideBe Respectful!

Be Ready!Be a Patriot!