
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Dec.2-6, 2019
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Dec. 2 We Are Granger shirt orders due
Dec. 4 Basketball shirt orders due
Dec. 4 UIL Elementary Writing/Speaking in Holland
Dec. 5 Senior Pictures in student center
Dec. 6 Purple Santa applications due
Sunday, Dec. 8 Free Teen Tech Interactive workshop for parents in Cedar Park
Dec. 10 English 1 EOC retake
Dec. 11 Algebra 1 EOC retake
Dec. 11 Early Release 1:00
Dec. 11 Granger hosting elementary UIL
Dec. 11 School Board Meeting 6:30
Dec. 18 Elementary Christmas Program 2:00-3:00 pm in New Gym
Dec. 20 Early Release 1:00
Dec. 20 Elementary Christmas parties
Dec. 20 Gifted & Talented Nominations due
Dec. 20 Purple Santa deliveries
Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan. 7 (for students)
Planning Ahead:
1st Wed. of every month: Monthly Morning Meetups with Mr. Abbott and Dr. Resla 8-9am in the student center (There will not be a meeting in December or January.)
Jan. 15 School Board Meeting 6:30
Weather Watch:
*Please check the school website ( https://www.grangerisd.net ) or social media platforms (Facebook/Twitter) for any updates and possible school closures during inclement weather.
*Check your phones, emails, and phone call messages for closures and updates.
*Check local news.
*The website will have all of the protocols and procedures posted for inclement weather for your reference.
***Please make sure your child's contact information is up-to-date!***
December Character Development
Friendship: I show compassion, sensitivity, understanding and regard for the needs and feeling of other people.
SHOUT OUT TO THE FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES!
Menu
Tuesday: Cheese & Chicken Quesadilla
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: Cheeseburger
Riddle Me This
Answer: pineapple
Purple Santa
Applications can be picked up in the Elementary or High School Office, as well as City Hall.
Application are due Friday, December 6th.
Delivery is Friday, December 20th.
***If anyone would like to donate to Purple Santa, we need scotch tape, gift tags (peel/stick), batteries (AA, AAA), gift boxes (all sizes), tissue paper, and new unwrapped toys.***
December Holiday & Observances
December is write a friend month!
Dec. 10 Human Rights DayDec. 17 Wright Brothers Day
Dec. 21 First Day Of Winter/ Celebrate Short Fiction Day
Dec. 22 Hanukkah - begins at sundown
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 26 Kwanzaa begins
Get Your Gear On
We Are Granger T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies with price ranges from $13-29 due Dec. 2nd. Order forms in elementary foyer. (Cheerleader fundraiser)
New Science Aquarim
Volleyball District 25 AA District Accolades 2019-2020
The following young ladies from Granger have been recognized by the Coaches of District 25 AA for their hard work this past Volleyball Season:
Offensive MVP
Carsyn Locklin-Bilbrey-Junior
1st Team All-District
Audrey Messex-Senior
Macey Lopez-Soph.
2nd Team All-District
Caitlyn Murrah-Senior
Alexi Wade-Junior
Honorable Mention
Gracie Springfield-Junior
Academic All-District
Jenna Carpenter-Senior
Audrey Messex-Senior
Caitlyn Murrah-Senior
McKenna Stefek-Senior
Carsyn Locklin-Bilbrey-Junior
Alexi Wade-Junior
Erin Kirkwood-Sophomore
Macey Lopez-Sophomore
Amayah Simien-Sophomore
Schedules
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Elementary Awards Dates
Time: PreK-2nd: 8:10AM - 9:10AM 3rd-4th: 9:20AM - 10:20AM
2nd 9 weeks, January 17, 2020
3rd 9 weeks, March 27, 2020
4th 9 weeks, May 27, 2020
Renaissance Universal Screening
Jan. 13-17 Reading MOY
Jan. 20-24 Math MOY
April 6-10 Reading EOY
April 13-17 Math EOY
STAAR Testing
STAAR EOC December Retakes:
Eng I – Dec 10
Algebra – Dec 11
Eng II and Bio – Dec 12
STAAR Spring Dates:
ENG I – April 7
4th/7th Writing – April 7
5th/8th Math – April 7
5th/8th Reading – April 8
ENG 2 – April 8
ALG 1 – May
BIO – May
US Hist – May
8th Science – May 7
8th Social Studies – May 8
3rd/4th/6th/7th Math, 5th/8th Retake – May 12
3rd/4th/6th/7th Reading, 5th/8th Retake – May 13
5th Science – May 14
Secondary Bell Schedule
Jr. High Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:46
2nd 8:50-9:36
3rd 9:40-10:26
4th 10:30-11:16
Lunch 11:16-11:46
5th 11:50-12:36
6th 12:40-1:26
7th1:30-2:16
Advisory 2:20-2:50
8th 2:54-3:40
High School Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:46
2nd 8:50-9:36
3rd 9:40-10:26
4th 10:30-11:16
5th 11:20-12:06
Lunch 12:06-12:36
6th 12:40-1:26
7th 1:30-2:16
Advisory 2:20-2:50
8th 2:54-3:40
LUNCH TIMES
· Pre K 10:25 – 10:55
· Kinder – 1st 10:30 – 11:00
· 2nd-3rd 10:35 – 11:05
· 4th 10:40 - 11:10
· 5th 11:10 - 11:40
· 6th - 8th 11:16 – 11:46
· 9th - 12th 12:06 - 12:36
2019-20 LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE
Monday
8:50-9:36 Ivicic
12:40-1:26 Mr. Irisawa 3B
Tuesday
8:50-9:36 Chapman
12:40-2:50 5th Grade Classes
2:50-3:20 Pre-K
Wednesday
8:50-9:36 Steffek
12:40-1:26 Marek
Thursday
8:50-9:36 Repa
10:30-11:16 Q. Kubacak
12:40-1:26 Michalik
1:30-2:16 Lewis 3A
Friday
12:40-1:26 Vanek
1:30-2:16 Sessums
Ninth grade every other Friday during 2nd, 4th, 7th Periods
BUS SCHEDULE
Morning Pickup: Between 6:50 am and 7:20 am.
Afternoon Routes: Depart campus at 3:50 pm.
NW Quadrant – Bus 23, Mr. Terry
NE Quadrant – Bus 18, Ms. Baker
SW Quadrant – Bus 22, Mr. Holubec
SE Quadrant – Bus 16, Mr. Davidson AM/Mr. Valdez PM
Monthly Character Development Themes:
October: Responsibility
November: Respect
December: Friendship
January: Perseverance
February: Honesty
March: Self-Discipline
April: Leadership
School Board:
Sandra Carpenter, Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Tommy Filla, President
Mark Harwell, Member
Scott Murrah, Member
Daryl Stefek, Member
Timmy Tidwell, Vice President
Helpful Links:
Academic Counseling Service link: https://www.grangerisd.net/79539_2
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: https://www.arbookfind.com
Gifted & Talented Nomination Forms: https://www.grangerisd.net/85455_2?articleID=25586
Video guides to college financial aide:
Overview of the Financial Aid Process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_iS7gmQd9o
How to Create Your FSA ID : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ihhGk8mCY&t=2s
2019-2020 FAFSA Full Walkthrough : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1GmaBMD-oY
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c1gNefSw78
Parent resource on E-Cigarettes and JUUL prevention: https://www.catch.org/pages/cmb-parent-resources
Parent Portal to grades & attendance: https://ascportal.esc13.net/ParentPortal/login?distid=246905
Granger ISD
Email: dgriffis@granger.txed.net
Website: grangerisd.net
Location: 300 North Colorado, Granger, TX, USA
Phone: 512-859-2173
Facebook: facebook.com/grangerisd
Twitter: @Granger_Lions