Author: Gautney, Christopher

Gautney News

Griffin Middle School

August 2017

Welcome to U.S. History
This year is going to be a great success! Your child will be learning about the History of our country, which includes before the arrival of Europeans all the way to the Civil War. Each student will learn about history, people, and culture of the United States. In the classroom I will use several different ways to teach U.S. History including videos, PowerPoint, Promethean boards, notes, and books. Each student will need to read the section of the text before we discuss it in class. Students will have homework including reading, worksheets, research, projects, writing, and studying.
Remind 101 Text Message Reminders & Class Dojo
Parents please read the syllabus sent home and signup for the text reminders. I will send homework assignments, test & project reminders, and upcoming events information home in order for you to help your child have a successful school year. Please also signup for class dojo. This allows you to see your child’s behavior in the classroom. All 8th grade teachers will be using the app this year. So you will be able to see your child’s behavior in all their classes.
Classroom Tools to Help Students and Parents
Please help your child stay on top of their work and studying. Keep up with your child's grade on https://grades.leonschools.net. Also my website is a great tool to use to get weekly lesson plans, missing assignments, and school memos and letters https://www.leonschools.net/Page/27423. Both of these can be found on the Griffin Middle School homepage.

Star Wars Themed Quotes
“Mind what you have learned. Save you it can.” Yoda
“Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.” Murrow
“Your Focus determines your Reality.” Qui Gon Jinn
“When I left you I was the Learner . Now I am the Master.” Darth Vader

Mr. Gautney

I’m proud to be a Tiger Team member again for the ninth year. I graduated from FSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science Education. I just completed my Master’s in Educational Leadership to one day become a principal/. I’m certified to teach Social Studies 6-12 & all middle subjects 6-8. I am also the 8th grade team leader, School Advisory Council Chairperson and Griffin’s teacher of the Year in 2012. I’m also the Boy’s Soccer Coach. I am married and my wonderful wife that is at Godby High School .