1. Welcome to Griffin Elementary’s Open House

2. A NEW Beginning

3. Superhero Celebration!
WE DID IT!!! GRIFFIN HAS BEEN AN “A” RATED SCHOOL for “13” years!!!!
High Class size
No breaks

4. Griffin Elementary “A” Powerful Team School Report Card

5. Congratulations! Here’s to you!

6. Planned Objectives Will Ensure Results!
New Theme
Griffin Superheroes
“A” Powerful Team
Planned Objectives Will Ensure Results!

7. WHO CAN YOU CALL? Principal: Ms. Silig
Assistant Principal: Ms. Moodliyar
Support Staff:
Guidance Counselor: Ms. Novack
Literacy Coach: Ms. Perez
ESE Specialist: Ms. Clero

8. Fond Farewell
Ms. Parise
Ms. Bertsch
Ms. Sieden
Best Wishes!

9. In Loving Memory of Sue Smith Media Center Dedication

10. New Superheroes Pre-K: Ms. D’Orio Grade 3 Teacher: Ms. Smith
Media Specialist:
Ms. Zambrano
Information Management Technician (IMT):
Ms. Velez
Custodian:
Mr. Neverson

11. Ms. Barcelona- Kindergarten Ms. Brackenbury- 4th Grade
Restructuring
Ms. Barcelona- Kindergarten
Ms. Brackenbury- 4th Grade
Ms. Millovan- 5th Grade
Ms. Rasgado- ESE Teacher
Ms. Kennedy- ESE Teacher q

12. Safe School Single Point of Entry Full-time SRO STAR System
Emergency Preparedness Drills

13. Rich Traditions Meet & Greet Publishing Center
Fall Parade- Pioneer Band
Book Fair /Grandparent’s Day
Thanksgiving Baskets –Harvest Drive
Cookies for Courage
Angel Tree
December Dash- Fire Truck with Special Guest
Opening Ceremonies- Olympics-Field Day-Each class represents a different country
Chorus / Band
Talent Show

14. Technology Computer Lab Full Implementation Promethean School
Work Stations
Wireless Laptop Carts
IPad Cart
Modified Digital Classrooms
Document Cameras
Schoolwide Wireless Upgrade

15. CHARACTER THE CORE OF OUR LIVES
Cooperation
Responsibility
Citizenship
Kindness
Respect
Honesty
Self-Control
Tolerance

16. Vision & Mission
Educating today’s students/staff to succeed in tomorrow’s world – College & Career Ready!
BCPS is committed to educating all students/staff to reach their highest potential.

17. Just CARE to be the BEST
Curriculum Beyond Assessment Expected Remediation Student Enrichment Targets

18. Florida Common Core Standards
Teacher Training
MAFS- Math Assessment of Florida Standards
LAFS- Language Arts Assessment of Florida Standards
AIR- American Institutes for Research
Science- NGSSS- FCAT 2.0

19. Bond Referendum November 4, 2014 SMART
800 Million Dollars
IMPROVE OR REPLACE DECAYING FACILITIES & UPDATE TECHNOLOGY
Approximately $50 per year per household
SMART
Safety/ Music & Art/ Athletics Renovations Technology

20. PTA Executive Board President: Cheryl Watters Vice President: Sam Geha
Secretary: Samantha Balanovich
Corresponding Secretary: Jami Genson
Treasurer: Heather Friedman

21. Teachers + Students + Parents = Success
Thank you for all of your support!!

22. “Character Building Component”
Boosterthon
Fundraiser of the Year
Funded the following School Initiatives:
Cafeteria Projection and Sound System
WGES TV Studio Equipment
Media Center Projection Screen
Classroom Libraries
“Character Building Component”