GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 28th, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with Judy Martin in the loss of her brother Tom Fearneyhough yesterday. Visitation will be on Sunday at Dawes Funeral Home in Winchester from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
We will dismiss today at 2:30 pm (shuttle bell will ring at 2:15). Elementary report cards will go home with students today. High school report cards will be mailed out sometime next week.
Teachers: Don’t forget to turn in your Grade Books, End of the Year Report, Inventory, Textbook Inventory, & Keys in to Cathy before you leave today!
HS Boys: If you are planning on playing football next fall, there will be a football meeting in the GPHS chorus room this evening at 6:00 p.m.
Elementary Awards will be in the big gym at 9:00 am this morning.
We will be sending out summer announcements at least once a week this summer. If you have anything that you would like in them please email them to me or call the school 217-833-2352.
Mark your calendars!!! The Griggsville-Perry Athletic Boosters will be hosting a "Fun at the Fair! Non-Competitive 5K Fun Run/Walk" on Saturday, June 27th at 8:30am at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds. More information to come very soon!! Like us on Facebook at "Griggsville-Perry Athletic Boosters" to get updates. If there are any Boosters who would like to help out with this, please contact Jill Kunzeman at 309-264-3785 or at .
Mark your calendars: We will be having registration for the 2015-2016 school year on Monday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 11th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
This summer at the North Pike Library - Every Hero Has a Story! Bring your child in to the library on June 17th, any time between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to register for sessions, pick up Reading Trackers and test their superhero skills!
SENIORS: If you need a final transcript sent to a college let Cathy know the name and address of the college.
Two Rivers Regional Council will be taking appointments for free school supply applicationsfor families that meet the requirements during the months of June and July. School supplies will be handed out during scheduled times in early August. In order to schedule an appointment or to see if your family qualifies please contact the Two Rivers Regional Council office at (217) 285-5424 or stop in at 120 S Madison Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363. All Two Rivers programs are dependent on funding availability.
John Wood Community College's Children's College for grades 3 through 6 (this year’s 2nd graders can also sign up this year) still has many openings in their classes. There will be classes the week of June 8th and June 15th at the Crossroads in Pittsfield. This is a fun opportunity for kids in our community! Please call John Wood today at 217-641 4959 and ask for Diane Vose to get your child signed up.Hope to see you there!
WHY WAIT? Wednesday June 3rd 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Register for classes in 30 minutes ... or less at JWCC. Make your appointment at jwcc.edu/whywait.
Sports:
The Lady Tornadoes picked up their 27th. win of the year last night by beating Pawnee 9-0 in the first round of Sectional play in Mt. Sterling. Devin had 2 hits and 3 RBI's, Lynley, Peyton and Lexi also added 2 hits each as we had a total of 11 hits. We scored 3 runs in the second, 4 in the third and 2 in the sixth. Hannah threw a 3 hit shutout and had 6 K's in another strong outing on the mound. We now play Calhoun Saturday at 11:00 in Mt. Sterling for the Sectional Championship. A BIG Thank You to everyone that came out to the game. As in every sport the crowd always gives the team extra motivation. Let's keep this thing going!!!!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER! SEE YOU IN AUGUST!
GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coach Stauffer Boys Basketball Camp for Grades 5th thru 8th. July 20th thru July 24th. 5th & 6th Grades 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 7th & 8th Grades 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Sterling Community Center Y. $40 for a member, $50 for a non-member. Registration is limited to 24 participants. Camp focus will be improving fundamentals, positive attitude, and playing hard. More information is available by calling 217-773-2230.
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year will be on:Monday, August 10thfrom 8 - 5 andTuesday, August 11from8 - 6 pm.
Any student entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade next school year that is interested in math, science, or technology, should consider the STEM/Pre-Engineering Camp to be held in June at the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. More information is available at:
THINKING ABOUT NEXT SCHOOL YEAR:Reminder to all incoming pre-k, K, 6th, and 9th graders for 2015-2016, you will be required to provide the school with state required health paperwork the first day of school.
Basketball camp registration forms are in the office, for boys entering Grades 4-8. The cost is $30 and includes a camp T-shirt. Please return by May 28th with a $30 check payable to Coach White.
Basketball Open gym schedule for the week:
Thursday May 28thafter school-5:00
FridayMay 29th10:00-12:00
SaturdayMay 30th10:00-12:00
Everyone have a safe and fun summer break! See you in August!!