Programs/Activities

Grissom Elementary 101 Mile Club

• The Grissom 101 Mile Club is open to EVERY Grissom Elementary student. 
• The “challenge” is to accumulate 100 miles (or more) as an individual during the school year. 
• In a typical school year, 50 or more Grissom students achieve 100 miles or more and as a club, over 12,000 miles are completed.
• We meet on the Grissom Track when weather and temperature allow, and in the gym during inclement weather.  We begin to track mileage from the 1^st week of school all the way to the last week of school.

How will mileage be tracked? 

I will have Weekly Grissom 101 Mile Club updates on Canvas for as long as Distance Learning is in effect.  You can reply to me anytime in Canvas for me to keep track of your miles, or “Save” them until we meet in person.  Mileage must be “certified” by an adult in the household by a note or e-mail.

What activities will count?

Quite simply, if you are moving, it will count as mileage. Walking/Running, Biking, Swimming, Family Trips/ Activities, Playing Outdoors, Youth Sports, Dance, Gymnastics, Cheerleading – It ALL Counts!  Be Creative!

Volunteer

The Grissom 101 Mile Club thrives through parent volunteers.  Any time you could give to help punch cards and encourage students would be appreciated.  Please contact Mike Mills at 918-833-9472 if you're interested in volunteering, or just simply "show-up."  Thank you for lending a helping hand.

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Grissom students perform in an annual school musical. By audition, students rehearse beginning in late October for performances in late winter. The annual musical is truly a community event that involves 30-40 percent of students in grades 3-5, led by professional musicians and educators experienced in performing arts.

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For grades 4-5. Debaters learn how to think critically - to unpack arguments, dissect research, and evaluate choices. They learn how to communicate - to explain complex concepts and articulate them to diverse audiences.