Reinstate Griffith

I can’t believe this, he is such a great teacher and he’s is the only orchestra teacher, we all love his so much and everyone is so heart broken! Please let him stay!!! It will never be the same without him!!!

Mr. Griffith is a much needed component of the music program. He deserves to stay because of his dedication and time he’s given for the music program at Rotolo .

He is a AMAZING teacher who cares about all of us. He puts hard work into all of his lessons, and always goes above and beyond. Besides being a amazing teacher he’s a amazing person who loves his job and all his kids.

Halp

Mr Griffith is my #1 fav teacher. God bless Mr G

Keep Me. Griffith

My kids were not in orchestra but I do believe it is essential in our school system. Music matters. Gives kids a creative alternative to sports.

Dear Batavia School District, How could the removal of Mr. Chris Griffith as orchestra teacher and conductor at Rotolo Middle School, possibly be a sign of your good faith towards our children and future generations of Batavia children? In fact, it cannot. There is no possible way for this decision to benefit the children of Batavia, and is beyond foolishly shortsighted. For the Batavia School District to choose not to rehire Mr. Chris Griffith, would be an act of educational aggression against the children of Batavia. How can the school district be so out of touch?! Mr. Griffith brings so much to the musical educational table. He is tremendously engaging for the middle school children, meeting them where they are at, and encouraging a love of musical learning. His passion for music and teaching is event in his demeanor. This passion is infectious, and drives the junior high children to actually engage and enjoy the process of learning! You will see protests erupting at your offices if you insist on removing Mr. Chris Griffith from his position at Rotolo Middle School. Find somewhere else to save a penny. Removing an incredible teacher who will pay back our community, with his passion and devotion to teaching our children is complete insanity.

Keep Mr Griffith he doesn’t deserve to go

A strong orchestra program is important to so many students and families. Such a program gives students a place to belong, teaches students discipline, and enables them to excel both individually and as an ensemble. Having a strong orchestra program at the middle school level is essential, and this requires a highly skilled orchestra teacher. While a band director can teach notes, rhythm, and musicality, a specialized string teacher is able to teach the students proper technique and how to best use their own instruments to express their musicality. Please keep this much loved teacher.

I ma in 9th period orchestra there were 24 people crying

It’s important to me to see that music is very much included in our children’s curriculum.

3rd time

He is one of the best teachers we have! This isn't fair!

Why not thin out the football staff? Stop sending so much money to AU for the STEM school. There are other areas to make cuts.

Eliminating a middle school position specialized in orchestra and expecting the orchestra program to thrive is ill-conceived. Just the opposite. Congratulations, Batavia Schools, you've sabotaged orchestra and pretty soon you won't need the remaining two orchestra positions.

All music Students at BPS will lose instructional time and Orchestra students are likely to be taught by a non-Strings teacher, a true detriment to a wonderful program, not to mention the loss of an inspiring teacher that connects and motivates orchestra students so well. I advocate for another solution that we keep Chris Griffith, a highly trained orchestra teacher.

Chris is an exceptional music educator. Batavia is making a huge mistake letting him go from their program.

PLEASE KEEP HIM IN THE ORCHESTRA!!!!

My oldest was in orchestra and loved it! I think music rounds out the kids opportunities. Please keep the orchestra teachers.