Griffith Elementary School
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School
Order your yearbook today!
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End of Grade testing is near! See below for our testing dates so you and your scholar are prepared.
?How can you prepare your scholar?
Stay positive – Encourage confidence and remind your child that effort matters more than perfection.
Encourage reading – Have your child read daily to improve comprehension and focus.
Work on weak areas – Ask teachers for feedback on which subjects or skills need extra attention.
Ensure adequate sleep- A full nights rest will keep them focused on the test!
Offer encouragement – A kind note or pep talk can boost morale before the test.
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We want to say THANK YOU to all of our Griffith Elementary volunteers! We appreciate your time and dedication to our scholars. THANK YOU!
WS/FCS is encouraging families to sort out their bus stops for next school year early to make sure everything is in order before the May 30 deadline. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2134681.
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Griffith Families, we need your input!
We rely on stakeholder input to inform our decisions to ensure we are working towards a shared vision. Please complete the Griffith Parent survey to tell us what we are doing well, what we need to work on, and what ways we can best get YOU involved in the happenings at Griffith. We will work together to analyze the data and determine priorities for the upcoming year, those priorities set our School Improvement Plan and drive our budget.
Take the quick survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDk9zTTwUFu-jZOPjypRC_ZNsOi29p3DLuE4tpXpFC_vSPfA/viewform
Join us on April 24th from 6-8 pm to review the first draft of proposed residential school boundary maps, ask questions, and provide feedback. This public meeting welcomes families, staff, students, and community members.
We want every bus ride to be safe, respectful, and pleasant for students and drivers. WS/FCS R.I.D.E.S. is an educational program and set of expectations for how everyone will behave on the bus.
*Parent & Guardian Responsibilities*
Families have an important role to play! Use this link (https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/bus-rules-and-behavior-expectations) to complete your 3 steps to RIDES success!
1. Watch the video overview to better understand the program
2. Read and review the new disciplinary rules with your child.
3. Sign the parental form to let us know you understand the program.
Join us for our parent night on 2/27 and enjoy our living wax museum and our Night at the Apollo performance! It will be a night you don't want to miss!
Join us Thursday night as Elfis and the Sleigh Riders take the stage! We will also have our science fair in the media center. It will be a night you don't want to miss. See you from 5:30-7:30.
We are thankful for our amazing students and their families!
Please enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy time with family, a delicious meal, and a good book! See you back on 12/2/24.
Mid-year testing is around the corner! See our testing dates below and help your scholar be their best for the test! How can you help? By ensuring your student is at school on time, has a good nights sleep, and by reminding them to stay calm and focused. We thank you for your support!
Sora is our digital library full of free books your student can read from anywhere! Students will need their student login information to log in and can access Sora from their website (soraapp.com), from logging into Clever and clicking on the Sora link in the library, or by downloading the Sora app. When selecting your school, be sure to select "Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools".
See the video here for login information and how to check out books: https://youtu.be/eGaIYqddeLw?si=nBcqqzhFCf5yKX3I
Come dine with Griffith at Texas Roadhouse on November 14th from 5pm-8pm. Help raise money for our school while enjoying a delicious meal with your family. See you there!
We need vendors for our upcoming Fall Festival! Please email Dr. Donley if you or a vendor you know may be interested!
Join us on September 26th from 6:00-7:00 pm as we host our Annual Title 1 Meeting. Come hear from our school leaders about the awesome things happening at Griffith and our plans for future success.
Come dine with the bulldogs on September 19th at Texas Roadhouse! This is a fundraiser that supports our school. See you there!
Griffith Elementary School rewarded students for unprecedented academic growth by kicking off their Friday with a schoolwide dance party! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1751201.
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Fall picture day is October 17th! Dress to impress! These photos will be in the yearbook!
¡El día de las fotografías de otoño es el 17 de octubre! ¡Vestirse para impresionar! ¡Estas fotos estarán en el anuario!
All car riders must be dropped off and picked up in the car rider line! Please see the map to follow the correct route.
Griffith Elementary School celebrated the end of SEE Summer School with a schoolwide dance party on Thursday afternoon. Students had a phenomenal time all summer, learning robotics, art, African drumming, STEM, science, social studies, traditional math, literacy enrichment, and more. It all culminated in one last festivity run by Darryl Gordon of D Unity X. Glad to see everyone enjoying their summer!
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