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Monday, Jan. 11th, 2021: Due to winter weather conditions, students will not attend school today.
Traditional Students: Complete the packet that was sent home & turn in Tuesday.
Virtual Students: Follow your regular zoom schedule.
Virtual Student Picture Form:
Click on the link to access the purchasing information.
Virtual Student Picture Day:
Virtual students will take yearbook pictures on Dec. 9th while they are at school. There are picture forms in the front office if you would like to purchase a package.
2020 Yearbooks: If you purchased a yearbook LAST YEAR and have not received it, it can be picked up in the front office. Make sure you bring your receipt. 2021 yearbooks will go on sale after Christmas. Important Dates to Remember:
December 9th – Virtual students attend traditionally
Wed, Sept 9th: Virtual School Day for ALL students (Teachers will inform you of how assignments will be given - packets sent home or google classroom.)
GetEpic.com We have a new way to read at school and at home! Go to the website GetEpic.com and sign in using the classroom code "gcx5393". Then select "GRI S." The pin # is 8150. Then you can enjoy tons of fiction and nonfiction! Helpful Video Tutorials: If you need help on Zoom, Google Classroom & Remind. https://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/domain/47
RE: Device Pick Up
District Office will set up the next device pick up date. Please watch the district page and check for call outs on the updated day/time. We apologize for the confusion.
Click on the link to review the district plan for a safe, successful reentry to schools this year.
***Make sure you have submitted your child/children's schedule preference sheet. It should be returned to the school by Friday, July 17th.***
School Supply Purchasing Made Easy!
Click on the picture to access the website for purchasing your school supplies. Deadline is approaching, so get those orders in fast!
School Supply Lists:
Registration Deadline Fast Approaching!
We are only a week away from the July 1 enrollment deadline. For new student enrollment, please visit buff.ly/2W1qjM8. For returning students, please visit buff.ly/2CgxbvZ. Active student codes were mailed with student final report cards. If you do not have a code, please contact your school. For issues with login, please call the technology hotline at 601-857-7022.
Information Update Letter Please click on the link to view the latest information from Mrs. Green. You should also receive this letter along with an envelope for returning your completed packet in the mail this week. Update Letter
We will continue to provide information to you and more information is coming by 3pm tomorrow (Tuesday) on how we plan to continue to learning opportunities for students. In the meantime, students can work on iReady for 30 minutes in each subject. Science practice can be found on USA Test Prep. E LA and math practice can be found on Common Lit, Moby Max, and NewsELA all are available to students online, free of charge.
In the event we are out longer, a link will be provided to you weekly on our website for parents/students and ELA/math/science packets will be mailed by Friday so you can expect it next week.
In the meantime, the school is not open to the public. We encourage you to stay up to date on best ways to keep you and your family safe.
Jr. Bulldog Update 3/16/2020: These are helpful tips for our Jr. Bulldog family during this time. Stay safe and we will continue to keep you informed. (1) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Join us Tues, March 3rd at 6 pm! You will get the latest info on the upcoming GATE test.
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE:
We have rolled out 700 BRAND NEW Chromebooks to our students! Students & Parents must sign the new check out rules & procedures form to be able to use the devices. Please get those forms in!
Join Us on Facebook!
Please join our group on Facebook to keep up with our latest events and bright, shining moments!
UPDATE: There approximately 60 copies of the 2020 Yearbook available for purchase now. Get yours before they are gone!
January Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Joi Womack, 5th Grade Math teacher. Ms. Womack was also selected as the Hometown Hero and honored by Farm Bureau Insurance & Chick Fil A of Byram.
January Employee of the Month Mrs. Nicole Ross, administrative assistant
2019 GRI School Wide Spelling Bee Winner Named!
Special congratulations go to Denzel Anderson, 3rd Grader in Ms. Thompson's room, for winning the spelling bee!
Congratulations to the participants in the 2019 GRI School Wide Spelling Bee! GRI Honor Choir Recognized
The GRI Honor Choir received special recognition from Byram Mayor Richard White for their Veterans' Day
performance at Byram City Hall. Click on the link to read the full statement.
Reading Fair Boards
Reading fair boards are a mandatory project for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Please make sure you have your book selected and are preparing accordingly. Due dates are as follows:
3rd Grade Boards - Tues, Dec. 10th
4th Grade Boards - Wed, Dec. 11th
5th Grade Boards - Thurs, Dec. 12th
Join Us on Facebook!
Please join our group on Facebook to keep up with our latest events and bright, shining moments!
40 Book Challenge Permission slips for the 40-Book Challenge are due by this Friday! Packets will be handed out soon after!
September Staff Members of the Month!
Best wishes go out to our GRI Teacher of the Month, Ariel Brooks-Brown.
We also want to congratulate Chiquila Pearson, GRI Employee of the Month!
Attendance is Important! Please make sure your
child is at school every day. If he/she is absent, a written excuse needs to be sent in the next day.
IReady Assessments
I-Ready assessments have been completed. Diagnostic reports and more will be handed out at Open House this week!
For more information on what exactly IReady is, click on this link!
Forget Your Homework??? Click on the Skill Sheets link to the left! You will find everything you need! Stay connected with HCSD's mobile app
HCSD parents, community members, and staff no longer need a computer to stay informed about the latest news from the district or individual schools. They instantly can have access to news, school board policies and messages from schools using their smart phones thanks to a new app for Android and iPhone developed by School Way. The free app offers information in English and Spanish and instant messages from the district or from specific schools chosen by the users. Parents also can access their students’ information and grades on the Parent Portal through the app. For more details on My School Way click the following link.http://myschoolway.com/home
