What's the word around the den? 🐾 The November Grizzly Gazette is out and ready for your reading pleasure! 🐻🍂 Get the full scoop on all the exciting Griffin happenings right here!
We are in the process of preparing for our annual Veterans Day Program, which will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10am in the Griffin Gymnasium. We would like to invite you and any Veteran family members to attend and be honored on this day.
Once again we will have a slideshow that incorporates photos of family members who are veterans or currently serving. One photo of the veteran along with their branch/es of service. Many of you have contributed photos in the past; we will use those same photos and information unless an update is filled out and sent in. You are welcome to update any picture of your Veteran.
If you are a veteran or if your child has a relative that is a veteran and you did not submit a photo and/or information last fall, you are welcome to do so at this time.
Please email Jennifer Palmer: jpalmer@griffinschool.us by Wednesday, November 5, no later than 3:30pm.
- picture (jpg format)
- Veterans Name
- Military Branch
- Student Name & Grade
We will not be able to accommodate late submissions. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you,
Jennifer Palmer and Assembly Committee
jpalmer@griffinschool.us
360-866-5837
Today's theme brought the pages to life with some incredible favorite book characters—and a fantastic sneak peek at all the Halloween costumes! 📚👻
Have an amazing, restful weekend everyone! See you next week!
#SchoolSpirit #CougsCare #Grizzlies #CapitalHighSchool #Community
❤️ 🖤 🐾 💛 ❤️
From from the Renaissance, to the big '50s skirts, to groovy tie-dye and neon leggings to iconic '90s grunge, the halls were filled with some incredible fashion history. You all understood the assignment!
It's amazing to see such creativity and school spirit. Let's keep the good vibes rolling! ✨
Up next for Friday: Book Character Day 📚 Celebrate by dressing up as your favorite book character (please note, no masks allowed).
Up next: Decade Day! 🕺
Middle Schoolers dressed like Adam Sandler 🎬
Elementary students showed their Grizzly pride 🐾
Up next: On Wednesdays we wear pink and show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷
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.
