
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 11-15, 2019
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Nov. 11 Veteran's Day program 9:30 am
Nov. 12 Picture Re-Takes
Nov. 11-15 Scholastic Book Fair
Nov. 14 Kona Ice (weather permitting) CHANGED TO NOV. 20TH!
Nov. 14 Board Meeting 6:30 in Student Center
Nov. 15 Elementary Fire Safety Presentation 8:30-9:30 am
Nov. 15 Thanksgiving Lunch
1st Wed. of every month: Monthly Morning Meetups with Mr. Abbott and Dr. Resla 8-9am in the student center
Planning Ahead:
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29
Dec. 2 We Are Granger Shirt orders due
Dec. 4 UIL Elementary Writing/Speaking in Holland
Dec. 5 Senior Pictures in student center
Sunday, Dec. 8 Free Teen Tech Interactive workshop for parents in Cedar Park
Dec. 11 Granger hosting elementary UIL
Gifted & Talented Nominations due Dec. 20
Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan. 7 (for students)
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON TIMES
Friday, Nov. 15, 2019
PK-K 10:00 am - 10:30 am
1st-2nd 10:35 am - 11:05 am
3rd-4th 11:15 am - 11:45 am
5th-8th 12:06 pm - 12:36 pm
9th - 12th 12:40 pm - 1:10 pm
Friendly Reminder: All students in grades 7-12 have laptop dues of $35 for the 2019-20 school year. Please pay in the library. Checks can be made out to GISD.
November Monthly Character Theme
Respect - I am polite, courteous and caring. I treat all people with equity and dignity and I uphold their rights. I strive for understanding and I learn from the wisdom of my elders.
Playoff Information
Bi-District Championship-1st round
Friday, Nov. 15th, 7:30pmAt Rockdale's Tiger Stadium
Granger is the home team.
We play Snook.
Menu
Tuesday: Beef Nachos
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets
Friday: Thanksgiving Luncheon
Riddle Me This
A: The Drumstick
Book Fair Time! Come see us!
GYAA Basketball Sign Up
*Sign up on line at: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=GYAAsports
*Forms found in elementary foyer
*or Contact Brenda Luna 512-948-6788
Free Parent interactive workshop!
Remember to RSVP!
Email RSVP: hello@steveirsay.com or cassandrahesse@spsh.com
Every Vote Counts!
The Students turn to join the contest!
And the book fair color contest winners are!
Students:
5th Grade: Connor Vanek
4th Grade: Alondra Murillo
3rd Syanne Smith
2nd Claire Finch
1st Aiden Martinka
Kinder: Audrey Tucker
Pre-K: Penelope Sapp
Teacher/Staff:
Aspen Weber
Excitement in the Lunchroom
It's on the Calendar: Observations and Holidays
National Young Readers Week Nov. 11-15 (BOOK FAIR WEEK!)
National Novel Writing Month
Native American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
Nov.1 Day of the Dead
Nov. 3 Daylight Saving
Nov. 5 Election Day
Nov. 11 Veterans Day
Nov. 13 World Kindness Day
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving
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
1st 9 weeks, Friday, November 8, 2019
2nd 9 weeks, January 17, 2020
3rd 9 weeks, March 27, 2020
4th 9 weeks, May 27, 2020
Testing:
Oct. 16 Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT
Oct. 23 8th grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9
Renaissance Universal Screening
Sept. 23-27 Reading BOY
Sept. 30-Oct.4: Math BOY
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 (TIMES WILL CHANGE FOR THE THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON. SEE QUICK REMINDERS AT TOP OF NEWSLETTER FOR SCHEDULE ON THIS DAY.)
· 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
Monthly Character Development Themes:
October: Responsibility
November: Respect
December: Friendship
January: Perseverance
February: Honesty
March: Self-Discipline
April: Leadership
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
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