Up next for Tuesday:
- Middle School: Adam Sandler Day 🎬
- Elementary: Grizzly Pride, Red, White & Black 🐾
🍎 It's time to schedule your student's Fall Parent-Teacher Conference, taking place the week of November 17–21, 2025.
Conferences are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher(s), review their progress, and set goals for the remainder of the school year.
Key things to know:
📅 Conference Dates: November 17–20 (no conferences on Friday)
⏰ Early Dismissal: School is out at 12:15 PM Monday-Friday!
🎒 Lunch: Sack lunches will be available
The Griffin PTO Fall Festival is TOMORROW! Get ready for a night of fun! 🍂🎃
The PTO will be at the school after school today to:
Sell tickets 💵
Allow you to pick up your pre-purchased tickets 🎟️
Don't miss your chance to grab them ahead of time! See you there! 👻
#GriffinPTO #FallFestival #SchoolFun #GoGrizzlies 🍭🍁🐾
🐾Griffin's 5th Graders are officially Grizzly Grill All-Stars! 🌟
These helpful students weren't afraid to get their hands dirty, assisting our kitchen staff with a massive lunch prep! They tackled everything from making grilled cheese and Sunbutter & Jam sandwiches to assembling fruit parfaits and prepping the famous Bison Chili. We even had a few volunteers jump in to try their hand at washing dishes! Future chefs in the making! 🧑🍳
#GrizzlyGrill #GriffinEats #5thGradeHelpers #StudentLeadership
Yesterday, Griffin’s 7th and 8th grade band students had the unique opportunity to learn from Mr. Henry Nordhorn, a professional horn player, graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and member of the Spokane Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Nordhorn performed excerpts from a Mozart horn concerto and shared insights into his practice and performance routines, as well as his journey as a professional musician. His visit was both inspiring and educational for our young musicians, offering a glimpse into the dedication and artistry required to perform at the highest level.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) for sponsoring this special event. Mr. Nordhorn will be performing with SOGO’s Conservatory Orchestra on November 2.
If you and your student are interested in attending, please see Mrs. Palmer for complimentary ticket vouchers. Click here for ticketing information.
Give it up for the Griffin Band! 🥁
What an incredible night! Our students joined the Capital High School Band on Friday for the football game, and the energy was electric. The combined sound was absolutely massive!
Way to go Grizzlies—you truly rocked the stadium! We are so proud of the talent and teamwork on display.
Photos courtesy of : A. Ellings
It was a fascinating day of mock trials and open Q&A. This hands-on experience gave students a firsthand look at the court system and the important role of the judicial process. ⚖️
We appreciate your help in ensuring we can keep our gates open for the community! 🐾
We’re thrilled to welcome the Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels to Griffin today! Our morning kicked off with an exciting assembly, and students are diving into hands-on stations all about Engineering throughout the day.
A huge thank-you to the Griffin School Foundation for making this experience possible, and to our amazing 5th-grade teacher Mrs. Potkonjak for applying for the grant and bringing it all together!
#scienceiscool
#gogrizzlies
#grifinkids
#griffinschoolfoundation
#pacificsciencecenter
#scienceonwheels
#grizzlygreatness
This day honors and remembers the Indigenous children who were forced into boarding schools that sought to erase their cultures and identities.
While this observance originated in Canada, it has spread to the United States to raise awareness of the lasting impacts of these institutions and to support reconciliation efforts for Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Wearing orange is a symbolic act of solidarity with survivors and a commitment to learning about and advocating for the rights of Indigenous peoples.
