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GRISSOM CADETS CELEBRATE WITH THEIR PRINCIPAL!  V.I.G. Cadets who have worked hard academically and earned their way to the ranks of the Honor Roll were treated to a special pizza party/awards ceremony with the principal, Mrs. Cynthia A. Smith.  Mrs. Smith personally awarded each certificate to the honorees who made the All "A's", All "A's" and one "B", or All "A's" and two "B's".  Honor Roll Cadets got the privilege to have a little one on one time with their principal.  a fun time was had by all!   HONOR ROLL LIST & GALLERY  PERFECT ATTENDANCE LISTING

VIRGIL I. GRISSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND GENERAL ELECTRIC JOIN HANDS ONCE AGAIN TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE!  On Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Grissom Elementary School, more than fifty General Electric Volunteers embarked on a project to build a greenhouse, set up benches and plant foliage for The Apollo Pond and Natural Science Discovery Center.  The area is an outdoor "classroom" named in honor of the last mission flown by Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom (the school's namesake) that allows students to get a closer, hands-on look at science.  Victoria Hubbard, Information Technology Manager and Volunteer Liaison for General Electric Oil and Gas Division, secured the grant through GE’s Share the Gold Program for this endeavor.  The grant also included planting pots, aprons and trowels for the students to use in the greenhouse. The volunteers worked tirelessly for more than seven hours on that day. The total amount of hours accumulated by the volunteers for such a large project came to more than 100 hours of preparation.

 This effort was one of the six General Electric Hands Across Houston projects taking place that Saturday in various parts of the city. Grissom Elementary School had the largest of the six projects and required the most volunteers. Hubbard stated, “I am glad we were able to complete this project and I hope the kids enjoy this area and learn a lot. As we speak, my mind is ticking and getting ready for our project for next year at Grissom.” Grissom Principal, Cynthia Smith, said, “General Electric is a class act and cares so deeply for our school.  I’m glad we have them for a business partner and hope that they continue their commitment to inspire our children to become scientist and astronauts in the future.”

CADETS FROM THE TOP-NOTCH THIRD GRADE CLASSES CELEBRATE A READING LESSON BY CONSTRUCTING TREE HOUSES WITH THEIR OWN FLAIR.  After reading The Tree House by Lois Lowry, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, the third grade cadets embarked on a bit of a creative journey and constructed miniature tree houses.  These tree houses were fixed with flair and positively pouring with personality!  VIEW THE GALLERY

IT'S A BOOK FAIR BLIZZARD: V.I.G. CADETS ARE CHILLING OUT WITH GREAT READING MATERIAL!  V.I.G. Librarian, Chunci Shinholster-Baker, sponsored a wonderful book fair.  The children "shopped 'til they dropped".  It is a wonderful feeling when you see children excited about reading, eager to get a book of their own.  VIEW THE GALLERY

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