Bus Plan and Changes
A reminder there is no drop off and pick up before or after school on;
- 26 Ave. in front of the school
- Springborough Blvd. between the staff parking lot and 26 Ave. (New Bus Zone)
- In the Staff Parking Lot
With the changes in bus times we are ensuring we have extra supervision to ensure all students are safe coming to school and on their departure home.
Practice Lockdown
On Wednesday October 16 Griffith Woods we’ll be having a practice lockdown. This is a mandatory practice for all CBE schools as part of our Emergency Response procedures and is done with CPS. During the practice lockdown students will be unable to check in and out of the building. Please keep this in mind if your child has appointment on that day.
Kindergarten - Grade 6 Halloween Parented Dance
Join us for the School Council's Halloween Dance on October 24 and enjoy a fun-filled evening with GW families!
There will be DJ, pizza, glow sticks, costume prizes, candy, and more! Tickets are available for a limited time and sales will close on October 23 at 12 PM noon.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Donate just one hour of your time and receive FREE entry for you and your family to the entire event!
Learn more about the bake sale
Holiday Market - All Ages Parented Event
- Sign those crafty kids up to be vendors at our Holiday Market, where they can sell crafts, resell goods, or offer fun services like face painting!
- It's a great opportunity and a safe place for GW students to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit while supporting each other. Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats while the kids are shilling their wares. Deadline for all vendor applications is November 15 at midnight!
- Entry is FREE for Vendors ($20 table rental), and all guests granted entry at the door with one non perishable food item per person.
- Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success!
Please note: only GW students are eligible to participate, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Help us confirm the event by signing up today!
Bake Sale TBD
Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser
Griffith Woods School band is fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolates! If you know a band student ask them for their personalized link so profits will go directly toward their band camp tuition. For the rest of you that love chocolate and want to order but don't know a band student please use the link below.
Hosting Basketball Games - Spectator Expectations at Griffith Woods Sporting/Athletic Events
As parents and spectators, it’s important to remember that our behavior sets the tone for the experience of the athletes, officials, and everyone involved. Here are a few guidelines to ensure a positive environment at our school sporting events:
- Relieve pressure, don’t increase it. Let them enjoy their experience without added stress.
- Cheer for their effort but allow them to grow through their own performance.
- Respect the judgment of officials and coaches. Their decisions may not always align with your perspective, but it’s important to demonstrate respect for their role and maintain control.
- Show sportsmanship in all outcomes. Win with humility and lose with dignity. Your attitude in both moments is just as important as the final score.
Please be aware that Griffith Woods School reserves the right to remove any spectator who does not uphold these expectations at our events. An administrator will be present for all games to assist with supervision during the games. Let’s create an environment where our student-athletes can thrive!
Thank you so much for supporting our athletes, coaches and referees throughout the athletic season.
Important Dates
- Wednesday October 16 – Practice Lockdown
- Friday October 18 – M/W Kindergarten
- Monday October 21 – Golden Bell (Healthy Hunger)
- Friday October 25 – Non Instructional Day (No School for Students)
- Monday October 28 – Subway (Healthy Hunger)
- Tuesday October 29 – Photo Retakes
- Friday November 1 – Grade 6 Vaccinations