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April 5, 2024
Flood Families,
Our Gallery Walk on Thursday was a hit! A BIG thanks you to all of the families who joined us and to our teachers who put together a great event. Our Falcons truly are amazing.
On Monday we will have the unique experience of a Solar Eclipse on Monday 4/8. Please discuss the attached information with your child as this event is happening during our dismissal time. SPS Solar Eclipse
For our Falcons that ride the bus each day, please remember:
-Be out at the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled time
-Times are approximate and may vary based on weather, construction, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances
-Anyone not meeting school expectations on the bus will be subject to consequences including a bus suspension
8th Grade Families, our Holiday Hill trip is a great way for our Falcons to cap off their time at Flood. Please remember though, any child that is not maintaining academic and/or behavioral expectations will not be allowed to attend the trip. This will be communicated to anyone impacted as early as possible and a refund will be issued. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Grigas.
8th Grade Families! Order a Class of ‘24 lawn sign to recognize your child as they fly the nest and move on to high school. Links are below:8th Grade Merch
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage. Also, hats, hoods and other headgear should not be worn in school.
Please consider joining us at our Career Day coming up in May. This is a great opportunity to share information on your chosen career and potentially spark some interest for our kids at Flood. If you are interested check out the flyer for more information. Career Day 2024
The CTE (Career and Technology Education) Showcase at Bunnell is coming in May. More info. here: BHS CTE Showcase
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
March 28, 2024
Flood Families,
March flew by!! Just a reminder that there is No School Tomorrow for Good Friday also, there is NO SCHOOL on April 2nd, this is due to Primary Voting.
On April 3rd at 6:00 we will hold a family event showcasing student work in various subject areas. Details here: Gallery Walk
8th Grade Families! Order a Class of ‘24 tee shirt and lawn sign to recognize your child as they fly the nest and move on to high school. Link is below:
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage.
Please consider joining us at our Career Day coming up in May. This is a great opportunity to share information on your chosen career and potentially spark some interest for our kids at Flood. If you are interested check out the flyer for more information. Career Day 2024
8th Grade Students and Families: Flood Middle School and the B.E.S.T Committee would like to recognize two exceptional students who have volunteered their time generously throughout their middle school careers. We encourage ALL 8th graders to submit an essay to the B.E.S.T. Committee about their volunteer experiences. For additional information, please click on the link below:
FLOOD & BEST Committee - YAB (Youth At its BEST) Program Volunteer Experience Essay
The CTE (Career and Technology Education) Showcase at Bunnell is coming in May. More info. here: CTE Showcase Flyer
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
March 10, 2024
Flood Families,
As a school we are noticing an influx of students beginning to push the boundaries of certain school rules. Namely cell phones, airpods, headphones, backpacks and behavior. Please understand that the occurrence of these items cause major distractions for your child, their classmates, and their teachers.
Be advised that students seen with cell phones and/or airpods headphones will be asked to place them in their lockers or classroom numbered pockets. Any students who refuse or disregard this will be subject to consequences per the code of conduct.
Students who have backpacks at any point of the day prior to dismissal including the last block will receive correspondence to their parents or guardians and are subject to school consequences for insubordination.
We are also dealing with a number of students play fighting, engaging in horseplay and other various inappropriate physical behaviors. Please note that behavior involving hitting, punching, slapping, kicking, pushing, jumping on, tripping, grabbing, picking up, throwing down to the ground, throwing against the wall, chasing and running/racing are dangerous and very likely to end with unintentional injuries of students themselves, their friends and/or innocent others within the vicinity.
These behaviors, whether initiated or in response to another's actions, are both subject to an automatic behavioral referral. The referral could result in a suspension of multiple days depending on the conditions and circumstances of the situation.
Please share and discuss this information with your child and if you have any questions let us know.
Thank you for your continued support,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
P.S. The flyer for Spring Pictures in the Friday Update has the correct date, March 25th.
March 8, 2024
Flood Families,
It seems crazy to say this but end of the year activities at Flood will be here before we know it! There will be more to share which will take place during the day, below are the 8th Grade evening events. Please note that the Recognition Ceremony is for Falcons who are nominated to be recognized by our staff. There will be a Completion Ceremony for all 8th grade Falcons and families near the last day of school, the date will be decided soon.
5/30/24 - 8th Grade Dance 6-8 PM
6/4/24 - 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony - 6PM
6/5/24 - 8th Grade Field Trip to Holiday Hill - 9AM
There is an update to the District Calendar. March 20th is on the calendar as an Early Dismissal for Teacher PLC, this now a FULL DAY of school. Additionally, there is NO SCHOOL on April 2nd, this is due to Primary Voting.
Date change!! On April 3rd at 6:00 we will hold a family event showcasing student work in various subject areas. Details to follow
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage.
Please consider joining us at our Career Day coming up in May. This is a great opportunity to share information on your chosen career and potentially spark some interest for our kids at Flood. If you are interested check out the flyer for more information. Career Day 2024
8th Grade Students and Families: Flood Middle School and the B.E.S.T Committee would like to recognize two exceptional students who have volunteered their time generously throughout their middle school careers. We encourage ALL 8th graders to submit an essay to the B.E.S.T. Committee about their volunteer experiences. For additional information, please click on the link below:
FLOOD & BEST Committee - YAB (Youth At its BEST) Program Volunteer Experience Essay
Spring Picture Day
April 22nd is Spring Picture Day! Info. here: Spring Pictures
A message from The Physical Education Department:
Physical Fitness Tests
Starting next week and over the next few PE classes, all Flood 7th and 8th grade students will be participating in the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment. The Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) is Connecticut’s annual assessment of public school students’ physical well-being. Students in Grades 4, 6, and 8 are assessed annually. Our 7th grade students will also participate so they can set individual fitness goals for their 8th grade performance.
The goals of the assessment program are to:
inform schools, districts and the public about programs focusing on fitness and physical activity in our schools and evaluate their success
Students taking the CPFA are evaluated using age and gender appropriate standards in four components of fitness. The components assessed include:
aerobic endurance;
flexibility;
upper body strength and endurance, and
abdominal muscle strength and endurance.
More information on the specific testing activities can be found on the Connecticut State Education website https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Physical-Education/Physical-Education. Please encourage your child to participate to the best of their ability.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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March 1, 2024
Flood Families,
There is an update to the District Calendar. March 20th is on the calendar as an Early Dismissal for Teacher PLC, this now a FULL DAY of school. Additionally, there is NO SCHOOL on April 2nd, this is due to Primary Voting.
Save the Date! On March 21 at 6:00 we will hold a family event showcasing student work in various subject areas. Details to follow
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage.
Please consider joining us at our Career Day coming up in May. This is a great opportunity to share information on your chosen career and potentially spark some interest for our kids at Flood. If you are interested check out the flyer for more information. Career Day 2024
8th Grade Students and Families: Flood Middle School and the B.E.S.T Committee would like to recognize two exceptional students who have volunteered their time generously throughout their middle school careers. We encourage ALL 8th graders to submit an essay to the B.E.S.T. Committee about their volunteer experiences. For additional information, please click on the link below:
FLOOD & BEST Committee - YAB (Youth At its BEST) Program Volunteer Experience Essay
Did you know about the Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge?
PARTICIPATE:
Calling all students in grades 3 – 12 to submit to the Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge. No experience is needed and there are three challenges to choose from, check out all of the incredible resources on the ltgovcc.org website.
JUDGING:
Once the Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge submission window closes, judges are needed to review the amazing projects. Please consider registering to be a judge and get ready to be blown away by the creativity of Connecticut’s students. More information is available on the attached flyer. Students LGCC 2024
A message from The Physical Education Department:
Physical Fitness Tests
Starting next week and over the next few PE classes, all Flood 7th and 8th grade students will be participating in the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment. The Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) is Connecticut’s annual assessment of public school students’ physical well-being. Students in Grades 4, 6, and 8 are assessed annually. Our 7th grade students will also participate so they can set individual fitness goals for their 8th grade performance.
The goals of the assessment program are to:
inform schools, districts and the public about programs focusing on fitness and physical activity in our schools and evaluate their success
Students taking the CPFA are evaluated using age and gender appropriate standards in four components of fitness. The components assessed include:
aerobic endurance;
flexibility;
upper body strength and endurance, and
abdominal muscle strength and endurance.
More information on the specific testing activities can be found on the Connecticut State Education website https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Physical-Education/Physical-Education.
Please encourage your student to participate to the best of their ability.
Thank you, Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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February 9, 2024
Flood Families,
Another awesome week at Flood! Our Girls Basketball team won their second round playoff game yesterday and will move on to the Championship game on Monday, GO FALCONS!!
Please consider joining us at our Career Day coming up in May. This is a great opportunity to share information on your chosen career and potentially spark some interest for our kids at Flood. If you are interested please fill out the Form attached here. Career Day Sign Up
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage.
8th Grade Students and Families: Flood Middle School and the B.E.S.T Committee would like to recognize two exceptional students who have volunteered their time generously throughout their middle school careers. We encourage ALL 8th graders to submit an essay to the B.E.S.T. Committee about their volunteer experiences. For additional information, please click on the link below:
FLOOD & BEST Committee - YAB (Youth At its BEST) Program Volunteer Experience Essay
Upcoming Events (all attachments below)
SPIRIT Week is next week, with a different theme each day.
Dining for Dollars at Acapulcos on 2/26. Come out for a great meal and support the Flood PTSA!
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter.
The Stratford Library has some upcoming events for Teens.
Show your school spirit, Flood Spirit Wear is on sale again!
Spring Athletics
If your child is planning on trying out for Track and Field this spring, please see the information below to get a head start on paperwork and a physical if necessary.
Every athlete needs to file with our school nurse an up to date physical by a medical professional performed within the last 13 months to become eligible. .
Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for Optimus Health Clinic at Flood!
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your own doctor but work with them to offer services to your child under the insurance carrier you already use. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289 during business hours.
What are School Based Health Clinics? Click Here->Video
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood Registration Forms
The Civics Bee deadline is extended! Information for entry is attached below.
Please click on the following link for information about the Kids Court Academy 2024 and scroll all the way to the bottom for registration: Kids Court Academy 2024 Brochure
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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February 2, 2024
Flood Families,
What a great week at Flood! On Wednesday night we inducted our National Junior Honor Society with a ceremony featuring many of the new members. Also our Girls Basketball team won their first round playoff game yesterday by a large margin, moving them on to round two next week. Auditions were held for Singin’in the Rain and there were a number of Falcon who received call backs. And lastly we had our first Unified Sports practice today, it was fun to have some of our Falcons enjoying some cornhole!
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage.
8th Grade Students and Families: Flood Middle School and the B.E.S.T Committee would like to recognize two exceptional students who have volunteered their time generously throughout their middle school careers. We encourage ALL 8th graders to submit an essay to the B.E.S.T. Committee about their volunteer experiences. For additional information, please click on the link below:
FLOOD & BEST Committee - YAB (Youth At its BEST) Program Volunteer Experience Essay
Upcoming Events (all attachments below)
Dining for Dollars at Acapulcos on 2/26. Come out for a great meal and support the Flood PTSA!
Skate Night at The Rinks in Shelton is coming up in February.
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
Spring Athletics
If your child is planning on trying out for Track and Field this spring, please see the information below to get a head start on paperwork and a physical if necessary.
Every athlete needs to file with our school nurse an up to date physical by a medical professional performed within the last 13 months to become eligible. .
Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for Optimus Health Clinic at Flood!
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your own doctor but work with them to offer services to your child under the insurance carrier you already use. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289 during business hours.
What are School Based Health Clinics? Click Here->Video
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood Registration Forms
The Civics Bee deadline is extended! Information for entry is attached below.
Please click on the following link for information about the Kids Court Academy 2024 and scroll all the way to the bottom for registration:
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
January 26, 2024
Flood Families,
This morning we recognized 20 Falcons at our Kindness Breakfast who were “caught being kind.” It was great to honor these Falcons and welcome their families into the school. Congratulations!
Just a reminder that all kids should have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY! We are seeing an increased number of phones and will continue to contact families and put plans in place for repeated usage.
Auditions for Singin’ in the Rain are this week at Flood on 1/31 and 2/1, with call backs on 2/2 at Wooster.This is an amazing opportunity for our kiddos to experience a full production and performance prior to high school. Audition info. here: Singin' In The Rain
Skate Night at The Rinks in Shelton is coming up in February, info. here: Skate Night Flyer
If your child is planning on trying out for Track and Field this spring, please see the information below to get a head start on paperwork and a physical if necessary.
Every athlete needs to file with our school nurse an up to date physical by a medical professional performed within the last 13 months to become eligible. .
Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for Optimus Health Clinic at Flood!
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your own doctor but work with them to offer services to your child under the insurance carrier you already use. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289 during business hours.
What are School Based Health Clinics? Click Here->Video
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood Registration Forms
Parents SEE (Supporting Educational Excellence) program. If you haven't heard of it, it is a 13 session parent leadership course offered free to parents/guardians of children in the public schools. The idea is to teach, train and empower parents to be effective leaders and partners in schools and the community to benefit all children in the district.
Attached below is a flyer with more details, which you can also find on our webpage: https://www.stratfordk12.org/o/sps/page/parent-see
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
January 12, 2024
Flood Families
With a new year upon us and the first semester quickly coming to a close, this is an opportune time for a few reminders we hope you can reinforce with your child.
All of our Falcons should:
Understand and comply with all district and school rules and policies outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Behave in a manner that focuses on academic success, such as attending school daily, preparing for class, and completing class and homework assignments to the best of their ability.
Be responsible and accountable for following school rules and instructions given by the school principal, teachers, and other staff.
Have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY!
Sterling House is hosting Martin Luther King Jr. Day event which will feature a student panel. Click the link to register.
Join us!! Our next PTSA Meeting is 1-17-24 @ 7:00 pm in the Flood cafeteria.
We are excited to announce that there will once again be a joint Musical with Flood and Wooster students able to participate. Details to follow.
Unified Sports
Starting February 2nd, Flood Middle School will have an organized unified sports team! Unified Sports is a registered program of Special Olympics affiliated through the CIAC that combines athletes with and without intellectual disability (or other developmental delays) on sports teams for training and competition. Our goal at Flood Middle School is to offer athletic sport teams to all students and we are so very happy to be able to bring this opportunity to Flood. The unified sport season will run on Fridays after school in February and March with training after school led by our coaching team that builds skills for a tournament. The sport we are focusing on is Cornhole! Any and all students are able to register. Please register by Friday January 19th on powerschool. An up to date physical and registration are needed to participate. Once registered, more info will come via email. Contact Mr. Bowcock with any questions.
Every athlete needs to file with our school nurse an up to date physical by a medical professional performed within the last 13 months to become eligible. .
Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for Optimus Health Clinic at Flood!
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your own doctor but work with them to offer services to your child under the insurance carrier you already use. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289 during business hours.
What are School Based Health Clinics? Click Here->Video
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood Registration Forms
The next session of the Family Engagement Series will be held virtually on January 25th at 3:30, please see the attachment for topics and upcoming dates.
Parents SEE (Supporting Educational Excellence) program. If you haven't heard of it, it is a 13 session parent leadership course offered free to parents/guardians of children in the public schools. The idea is to teach, train and empower parents to be effective leaders and partners in schools and the community to benefit all children in the district.
Attached below is a flyer with more details, which you can also find on our webpage: https://www.stratfordk12.org/o/sps/page/parent-see
Stratford Parents' Place is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our much anticipated next session of Raising Highly Capable Kids starting in January! Families will discover practical strategies and proven techniques to build strong, resilient children who thrive in today's world.
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
January 5, 2024
Flood Families,
With a new year upon us and the first semester quickly coming to a close, this is an opportune time for a few reminders we hope you can reinforce with your child.
All of our Falcons should:
Understand and comply with all district and school rules and policies outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Behave in a manner that focuses on academic success, such as attending school daily, preparing for class, and completing class and homework assignments to the best of their ability.
Be responsible and accountable for following school rules and instructions given by the school principal, teachers, and other staff.
Have their cell phones, AirPods, headphones etc. in their lockers. OFF and AWAY the ENTIRE DAY!
Beginning on February 2nd, Flood Middle School will have an organized Unified Sports team! Unified Sports is a registered program of Special Olympics that combines athletes with and without intellectual disability (or other developmental delays) on sports teams for training and competition. Our goal at Flood Middle School is to offer athletic sport teams to all students and we are so very happy to be able to bring this opportunity to Flood. The unified sport season will run on Fridays after school in February and March with training after school led by our coaching team to build skills for a tournament. The sport we are focusing on is Cornhole!
Any and all students are able to register. Please register by Friday January 19th on powerschool. A valid physical and registration are needed to participate.
Our mission for middle school athletics is to develop well rounded and character driven student athletes while providing them with the tools necessary to succeed in middle school sports and beyond. We are proud to welcome you or welcome you back into our Flood Falcon family and if any of the above sports interests your athlete, please sign them up on powerschool via the parent portal e-forms found ---> here. When registering, click on any and all sports your athlete will be interested in during the year. Call the main office during school hours if you need help with your parent portal log in or password at 203-385-4280.
How do sports at Flood work? Please view some of the most frequently asked questions about the sports we offer, what days we practice, when practice ends and how late buses work etc ----> here
Every athlete needs to file with our school nurse an up to date physical by a medical professional performed within the last 13 months to become eligible.
Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for Optimus Health Clinic at Flood!
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your own doctor but work with them to offer services to your child under the insurance carrier you already use. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289 during business hours.
What are School Based Health Clinics? Click Here->Video
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood Registration Forms
Please consider submitting an entry in Senator Murphy's Martin Luther King Essay Contest. Info is attached here:2024 MLK Jr. Essay Contest Flyer The deadline has been extended to January 10th.
The next session of the Family Engagement Series will be held virtually on January 25th at 3:30, please see the attachment for topics and upcoming dates.
Parents SEE (Supporting Educational Excellence) program. If you haven't heard of it, it is a 13 session parent leadership course offered free to parents/guardians of children in the public schools. The idea is to teach, train and empower parents to be effective leaders and partners in schools and the community to benefit all children in the district.
Attached below is a flyer with more details, which you can also find on our webpage: https://www.stratfordk12.org/o/sps/page/parent-see
Stratford Parents' Place is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our much anticipated next session of Raising Highly Capable Kids starting in January! Families will discover practical strategies and proven techniques to build strong, resilient children who thrive in today's world.
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
December 29, 2023
Flood Families,
We hope you have been enjoying the holiday season! Our Falcons will be back in action on Tuesday January 2nd, ready to SOAR into the new year!
Starting February 2nd, Flood Middle School will have an organized Unified Sports team! Unified Sports is a registered program of Special Olympics that combines athletes with and without intellectual disability (or other developmental delays) on sports teams for training and competition. Our goal at Flood Middle School is to offer athletic sport teams to all students and we are so very happy to be able to bring this opportunity to Flood. The unified sport season will run on Fridays after school in February and March with training after school led by our coaching team to build skills for a tournament. The sport we are focusing on is Cornhole!
Any and all students are able to register. Please register by Friday January 19th on powerschool. A valid physical and registration are needed to participate.
Our mission for middle school athletics is to develop well rounded and character driven student athletes while providing them with the tools necessary to succeed in middle school sports and beyond. We are proud to welcome you or welcome you back into our Flood Falcon family and if any of the above sports interests your athlete, please sign them up on powerschool via the parent portal e-forms found ---> here. When registering, click on any and all sports your athlete will be interested in during the year. Call the main office during school hours if you need help with your parent portal log in or password at 203-385-4280.
How do sports at Flood work? Please view some of the most frequently asked questions about the sports we offer, what days we practice, when practice ends and how late buses work etc ----> here
Every athlete needs to file with our school nurse an up to date physical by a medical professional performed within the last 13 months to become eligible. .
Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for Optimus Health Clinic at Flood!
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your own doctor but work with them to offer services to your child under the insurance carrier you already use. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289 during business hours.
What are School Based Health Clinics? Click Here->Video
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood Registration Forms
The next session of the Family Engagement series will be held virtually on January 25th at 3:30, please see the attachment for topics and upcoming dates.
All of our Falcons are invited to participate in the National Civics Bee, sponsored by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Submissions are due on 1/8 and details are in the attachment below.
Please consider submitting an entry in Senator Murphy's Martin Luther King Essay Contest. Info is attached here:2024 MLK Jr. Essay Contest Flyer
Parents SEE (Supporting Educational Excellence) program. If you haven't heard of it, it is a 13 session parent leadership course offered free to parents/guardians of children in the public schools. The idea is to teach, train and empower parents to be effective leaders and partners in schools and the community to benefit all children in the district.
Attached below is a flyer with more details, which you can also find on our webpage: https://www.stratfordk12.org/o/sps/page/parent-see
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
December 15, 2023
Flood Families,
Our Winter Concert on 12/13 featured the 8th Grade Chorus, Orchestra and Advanced Band and the performance was amazing!
Spirit week at Flood next week! We invite all of our Falcons to join in the fun, the flyer is here: Spirit Week
All of our Falcons are invited to participate in the National Civics Bee, sponsored by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Submissions are due on 1/8 and details are in the attachment below.
Please consider submitting an entry in Senator Murphy's Martin Luther King Essay Contest. Info is attached here:2024 MLK Jr. Essay Contest Flyer
Parents SEE (Supporting Educational Excellence) program. If you haven't heard of it, it is a 13 session parent leadership course offered free to parents/guardians of children in the public schools. The idea is to teach, train and empower parents to be effective leaders and partners in schools and the community to benefit all children in the district.
Attached below is a flyer with more details, which you can also find on our webpage: https://www.stratfordk12.org/o/sps/page/parent-see
We love school spirit at Flood and fan support at games is the best. If your child would like to attend a game, they must go home first then return accompanied at the game by a family member who will stay at the game with them. Thank you for your understanding.
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
If you are looking for a unique holiday gift, look no further! Get your child's Art on a mug, T-Shirt or many other items. Visit the Artsonia site here: Artsonia
Children are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night and more. Families can follow along to see your child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Bus passes are required for our children to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse children who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. There is a QR code and Google Form they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
December 8, 2023
Flood Families,
The annual Door Decorating Contest has begun! This is a fun way to spread some holiday cheer and build community at Flood. There are already some creative finished products and more in progress. Our Winter Concert on 12/6 featured the Jazz Band, 7th Grade Chorus and Beginning Band and the performance was amazing! On 12/13 our second concert will feature the 8th Grade Chorus, Orchestra and Advanced Band. All concerts are in the Flood Auditorium at 7PM.
All of our Falcons are invited to participate in the National Civics Bee, sponsored by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Submissions are due on 1/8 and details are in the attachment below.
We love school spirit at Flood and fan support at games is the best. If your child would like to attend a game, they must go home first then return accompanied at the game by a family member who will stay at the game with them. Thank you for your understanding.
Stratford Rec. has a number of new offerings for the winter, the flyer is attached below.
If you are looking for a unique holiday gift, look no further! Get your child's Art on a mug, T-Shirt or many other items. Visit the Artsonia site here: Artsonia
Children are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night and more. Families can follow along to see your child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Bus passes are required for our children to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse children who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. There is a QR code and Google Form they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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December 1, 2023
Flood Families,
Can you believe it is December already? Our Falcons are having a positive year, demonstrating kindness and putting forth strong effort in the classroom. This time of year brings our Winter Concerts. On 12/6 the Jazz Band, 7th Grade Chorus, and Beginning Band will perform and on 12/13 will be the 8th Grade Chorus, Orchestra, and Advanced Band. All concerts are in the Flood Auditorium at 7 PM.
We invite all of our Falcons to participate in the National Civics Bee, sponsored by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Submissions are due on 1/8 and details are in the attachment below.
On Monday, December 4th let's Flood the School with Flood! Falcons should wear Black, Gold/Yellow, or any Flood gear to support our first home basketball game of the season. If your child would like to attend the game at 4 PM, they must go home first and then return accompanied to the game by a family member.
Bunnell is hosting an Open House for our 8th-grade families on December 7th, please see the flyer below for details.
Children are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night and more. Families can follow along to see their child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Bus passes are required for our children to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse children who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. There is a QR code and Google Form they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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November 17, 2023
Flood Families,
Our first Kindness Breakfast was this morning honoring 20 Falcons who were caught being kind. On Wednesday night we had our first Teen Night where our kiddos were able to dance, eat, play games, and hang with their friends. We all had a great time!
Picture Retakes are on Monday, the flyer is attached below.
Children are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night and more. Families can follow along to see their child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Student bus passes are now required for students to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse students who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. Students will be emailed a Google form that they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Bunnell is hosting an Open House for our 8th-grade families on December 7th, please see the flyer below for details.
Stratford Rec. has a TON of activities for all ages, please see the attachment for a few of their upcoming offerings.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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November 3, 2023
Flood Families,
School spirit was high on Tuesday (10/31) for our pajama and hat day on Tuesday! Wednesday Dr. Osunde was at Flood, along with additional Central Office and School Administrators, to see our Falcons in action!
Please ask your child about the after school clubs we are starting in the coming weeks as we encourage our Falcons to Find YOUR Fit. Because Middle school can be a difficult time we are focused on School Fit and helping all of our kiddos find the place they fit into.
Class Dojo is up and running! Students are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night--which is coming up soon! As a parent you can follow along to see your child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Student bus passes are now required for students to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse students who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. Students will be emailed a Google form that they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Skate Night is coming in November, please see the attachment below for details.
**Date CHANGED**Bunnell is hosting an Open House for our 8th grade families on December 7th, please see the flyer below for details.
Stratford Rec. has a TON of activities for for all ages, please see the attachment fo a few of their upcoming offerings.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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October 27, 2023
Flood Families,
What a week! There is such great energy and school spirit on display each day. Our Anything But A Pumpkin decorating contest was a hit, check out the pictures on X. We are also excited to start some after-school clubs in the coming weeks as we encourage our Falcons to Find YOUR Fit. Because Middle school can be a difficult time we are focused on School Fit and helping all of our kiddos find the place they fit into.
Class Dojo is up and running! Students are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night--which is coming up soon! As a parent, you can follow along to see your child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Tuesday is Halloween and while we do not celebrate it in school, we are going to have a Pajama and Hat Day. Children are welcome to wear pajamas that meet the dress code and a hat if they wish. NO costumes!
Student bus passes are now required for students to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse students who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. Students will be emailed a Google form that they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Skate Night is coming in November, please see the attachment below for details.
Bunnell is hosting an Open House for our 8th-grade families on December 7th.
Stratford Rec. has a TON of activities for all ages, please see the attachment for a few of their upcoming offerings.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer McAvoy is starting a Junior Cadets program at Flood. Members will help keep our school safe and learn about law enforcement. The flyer is below.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
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October 20, 2023
Flood Families,
This week we welcomed three new staff members to Flood! So excited to have them working with our kiddos.
Mrs. Biagioli-Team Eclipse Science
Ms. Corado-Speech and Language Pathologist
Mr. Abraham-Classroom Instructional Aid
Class Dojo:
Class Dojo is up and running! Students are rewarded with Class Dojo points daily in each of their classes for being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Students will use these points to qualify them for various school activities, such as Teen Night--which is coming up soon! As a parent you can follow along to see your child's daily point count with a Class Dojo parent account. Please click here for instructions on how to set up your parent account.
Bus Passes:
Student bus passes are now required for students to ride their assigned bus. Durham drivers have been instructed by their supervisors to refuse students who do not present bus passes daily when boarding the bus for dismissal. Please ensure that your child has their bus pass and keeps it in a safe place. Students will be emailed a Google form that they can use to request a new bus pass if they need a replacement.
Skate Night is coming in November, please see the attachment below for details.
There is information about activities for our children and families in the attachments below. Alpha Esquires, Youth Leadership Institute and the parent group are all quality programs for our community.
Stratford Rec. has a TON of activities for for all ages, please see the attachment fo a few of their upcoming offerings.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer McAvoy is starting a Junior Cadets program at Flood. Members will help keep our school safe and learn about law enforcement. The flyer is below.
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
October 13, 2023
Flood Families,
Time is flying by and our Falcons are really soaring this year! We have some fun activities coming up like our Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness, Teen Night and some exciting after school clubs which we will be sharing soon! Pink out shirt order form: T Shirt Order Form
Picture day is coming! Please see the attachment below for details. 7th Grade will be on Thursday October 19th and 8th Grade will be on Friday October 20th.
Skate Night is coming in November, please see the attachment below for details.
There is information about activities for our children and families in the attachments below. Alpha Esquires, Youth Leadership Institute and the parent group are all quality programs for our community.
Check out the CHET Dream Big information below for a chance to win money for college tuition. It’s never too early to start!
We want to extend an invitation to everyone to join our Flood Middle School group at the Vicki Soto 5k race this year. The event is on Sat Nov 4th at 10am. More info in the flyer below. This information is being shared with all students and families as well and everyone is welcome. Go Falcons!
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
October 6, 2023
Flood Families,
What a busy week at Flood! Our kiddos are fully engaged in the school year, navigating the building well and engaging in new learning experiences, can't believe it is already October!!
Be an active member of the Flood community! Join the PTSA today! Information about Spirit Wear and the Membership QR attached below.
Picture day is coming! Please see the attachment below for details. The date was wrong in the last flyer, the correct dates are below. We will share a schedule in the coming days.
There is information about activities for our children and families in the attachments below. Alpha Esquires, Youth Leadership Institute and the parent group are all quality programs for our community.
Check out the CHET Dream Big information below for a chance to win money for college tuition. It’s never too early to start!
We want to extend an invitation to everyone to join our Flood Middle School group at the Vicki Soto 5k race this year. The event is on Sat Nov 4th at 10am. More info in the flyer below. This information is being shared with all students and families as well and everyone is welcome. Go Falcons!
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
September 29, 2023
Flood Families,
Be an active member of the Flood community! Join the PTSA today! Information about Spirit Wear and the Membership QR attached below.
Picture day is coming! Please see the attachment below for details.
With Football season upon us and home games for both Bunnell and Stratfor High in full swing, please encourage your child to be a respectful fan if they plan to attend the games. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at the games. In the attachments below is a message from the SPS Athletic Directors with important guidelines.
Check out the CHET Dream Big information below for a chance to win money for college tuition. It’s never too early to start!
We want to extend an invitation to everyone to join our Flood Middle School group at the Vicki Soto 5k race this year. The event is on Sat Nov 4th at 10am. More info in the flyer below. This information is being shared with all students and families as well and everyone is welcome. Go Falcons!
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Attachments
September 22, 2023
Flood Families,
We finished up our NWEA assessments this week, the data gathered will provide us with an idea of where the children are currently and identify what supports may be necessary.
Be an active member of the Flood community! Join the PTSA today! Information about Spirit Wear and the Membership QR attached below.
Picture day is coming! Please see the attachment below for details.
With Football season upon us and the home opener at Bunnell tonight please encourage your child to be a respectful fan if they plan to attend the games. In the attachments below is a message from the SPS Athletic Directors with important guidelines.
Check out the CHET Dream Big information below for a chance to win money for college tuition. It’s never too early to start!
We want to extend an invitation to everyone to join our Flood Middle School group at the Vicki Soto 5k race this year. The event is on Sat Nov 4th at 10am. More info in the flyer below. This information is being shared with all students and families as well and everyone is welcome. Go Falcons!
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood! Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical? Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your personal physician but work with them to offer services to your child. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289. More info. and forms here (right click): https://optimushealthcare.org/school-based-health-care/how-to-enroll/
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
September 15, 2023
Flood Families,
What a busy first full week of school!
Thank you to all of the families who joined us at Open House on Wednesday. If you were unable to be with us, we have attached the slideshow below for you to view. We began our NWEA assessments this week and will continue into next week. This is to gather baseline data to get an idea of where the children are currently and identify what supports may be necessary.
With Football season upon us and the home opener at Bunnell tonight please encourage your child to be a respectful fan if they plan to attend the games. In the attachments below is a message from the SPS Athletic Directors with important guidelines.
Check out the CHET Dream Big information below for a chance to win money for college tuition. It’s never too early to start!
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood! Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your personal physician but work with them to offer services to your child. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289. Click for more information: Optimus
We want to extend an invitation to everyone to join our Flood Middle School group at the Vicki Soto 5k race this year. The event is on Sat Nov 4th at 10am. More info in the flyer below. This information is being shared with all students and families as well and everyone is welcome. Go Falcons!
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Upcoming Dates
September 20: Early Dismissal-Teacher PLC
September 25: No School- Yom Kippur
October 18: Early Dismissal-Teacher PLC
November 7: Election Day-No School
November 8: Early Dismissal-Parent Conferences
November 16: Early Dismissal-Teacher PLC
November 22: Early Dismissal-Thanksgiving Break
November 23-24: No School Thanksgiving Break
Attachments
September 1, 2023
Flood Families,
Definitely and interesting week with the weather and a modified schedule, even with that our Falcons are finding their way and adjusting well to the new year.
Open House is this Wednesday at 6:30PM here at Flood. You will hear from Mr. Grigas and Mrs. Taylor and have a chance to follow your child's schedule of classes. We hope to see you then!
If you have not already done so, please look for our email from earlier this week with information about our Cell Phone Procedures and SPS Code of Conduct. There is a Form attached to acknowledge you have reviewed the information.
Our PTSA is planning some fun events for our families this year, please consider joining! Information is here: PTSA Info. and Sign up
Please see below for important information and updates.
FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION - 2023-2024
-All information pertaining to Food Services including, Free and Reduced Meal applications can be found here (right click): https://www.stratfordk12.org/page/food-service-free-reduced-meal-application
Free and reduced applications should be filled out and returned to students school as soon as possible after the start of the school year.
For children who do not qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch the cost will be $3.00. Breakfast will be free for ALL children.
A la carte “snack” items may be purchased at Middle & High Schools beginning Mid September
Funds may be brought in cash or check (made out to : Cafeteria Fund) to Cafeteria Cashiers, OR monies may be added to "my school bucks" account.
A student government funded meal is comprised of “FIVE” meal components. Students MAY take all five and we do encourage that students MUST take three and ONE must BE A FRUIT OR VEGETABLE.
FREE MILK IS NOT OFFERED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
IF A STUDENT DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE A MEAL (3 COMPONENTS) BUT WANTS A MILK THEY MUST PAY FOR IT.
Please contact Karen Rosa at 203-385-4214 with any questions.
Flood Athletics Information
We are very excited to once again offer after school sports at Flood for the 2022-2023 sport seasons. Families can register their athlete, using their parent portal login only, on the powerschool website.Currently, all sports are open for registration and approval of these forms will depend on the submission of this registration along with a current physical performed by a medical professional. Please see the attachment for additional information: Athletics Welcome Letter.pdf
Optimus Health Clinic at Flood! Current physical out of date? Need a quick athletics physical?
Sign up for our school based Optimus Health Clinic and your student can receive services during the school day including athletic physicals! Think of them as a CVS Minute Clinic as in they do not take the place of your personal physician but work with them to offer services to your child. To reach Optimus Health Clinic by phone, call 203-385-4289. More info. and forms here (right click): https://optimushealthcare.org/school-based-health-care/how-to-enroll/
Thank you,
Greg Grigas-Principal
Qiana Taylor-Assistant Principal
X: @FloodFalcons
Upcoming Dates
September 4: No School-Labor Day
September 13: Flood Open House
September 20: Early Dismissal-Teacher PLC
September 25: No School- Yom Kippur
October 18: Early Dismissal-Teacher PLC