Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Feb. 10 Student Council District Spring Convention
Feb. 12 Student Council Valentine Orders Due
Feb. 12 Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 12 NHS Meeting during Advisory
Feb. 14 Elementary Valentine Parties
Feb. 17 No School
Feb. 24 SHAC/PTO meeting 6:00 p.m. in cafeteria
Feb. 29 Junior/Senior Roaring 20's Prom 7-11pm @ Georgetown Community Center
Spring Break March 9-13, 2020
Planning Ahead:
March 18 Granger ISD K-6 Science Fair Exhibition
March 18 School Board Meeting 6:30 pm
March 28 Mother/Son Father/Daughter Dance
April 17 End of School Dance for grades 6-8th
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!***
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Menu
Tuesday: Crispy Taco
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets
Friday: Cheeseburger
Riddles
Will: Why do oars fall in love?
Eric: Why?
Will: Because they’re row-mantic.
Joke by Will A., Nashville, Tenn.
Want to win one of these beauties?
Winner to be announced Friday, Feb. 14th.
Sponsored by SHAC (Student Health Advisory Committee)
Did you know?
Did you know?
Granger does have a leash law. Dogs are to be on a leash when out walking. They are also to be fenced in their yard or on a runner when at home.
If you see loose dogs, please call the Granger Police at 512-859-2644 or Granger City Hall at 512-859-2755.
If the dogs are on school grounds call Sgt. Thomas at 512-688-7760.
Did you know?
Or that the Pill Bug (Roly-Poly) is not an insect, but a crustacean?
Source: Science Fair Winners: Bug Science 20 A+ Projects and Experiments by Karen Romano Young
Book can be checked out from the school library!
Helpful Information
Interested in Nursing?
Information sessions will be video-streamed to the Taylor Temple College campus this semester! Sessions discuss the LVN, LVN-RN Bridging and ADN programs. In addition, you will learn about the nursing application process.
Dates for the information sessions: February 4, 2020 March 3, 2020 April 7, 2020 May 4, 2020 **All sessions will begin at 4:00pm and will be video-streamed to the Taylor campus. Please sign in at the front desk upon arrival.
Need help with FAFSA?
Financial Aid Workshop
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm
Temple College-Taylor Campus ROOM 121
516 N Main St, Taylor TX 76574
512-352-2688
The 2020 -2021 FAFSA IS OPEN!!! Financial Aid deadlines are approaching. (REMEMBER THIS, EVEN IF NOT ATTENDING TEMPLE COLLEGE!)
Visit FAFSA.GOV to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
How to get prepared:
Gather Parent & Student’s 2018 Tax Returns (For Fall 2020)
Gather Parent & Student’s 2018 Tax Returns (For Summer 2020)
Have Parent & Student’s social security numbers.
Create an FSA ID for parent & student at fsaid.ed.gov *Save the FSA ID! That is your federal student aid identification, allowing you to log in and sign your FAFSA. Be sure to use a different email for parent and student when creating the FSA ID.
Financial Aid Workshop
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm
Temple College-Taylor Campus ROOM 121
516 N Main St, Taylor TX 76574
512-352-2688
Temple College New Student Checklist:
Complete an Application Visit www.templejc.edu and Click on “Apply Now.”
Create an account and fill in the online Temple College application. You may also submit applications through Apply Texas.
Apply for Financial Aid If this is your first time enrolling in college, create your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) online at fsaid.ed.gov. (Both the student and parent must use different email addresses to create a separate FSA ID if the student is considered dependent.)
Fill in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online through fafsa.gov. (Temple College school code 003627)
Follow-up with the Financial Aid office within 2 weeks to see if additional documents are required and to view your financial aid award.
Turn in Admission Documents
Submit official high school or college transcripts.
In addition, if you are under the age of 22, provide proof of bacterial meningitis immunization (Valid if administered within 5 years).
Fulfill Testing Requirements If you do not have college placement scores to submit, you will need to take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI).
Complete the TSI Pre-Assessment online at www.templejc.edu.
Click on “Admissions” and then “Testing Center.”
Take the TSI assessment at the Temple Testing Center 254-298-8685 (Walk-In) or at the Hutto center 512-759-5925 (By Appointment).
Campus Phone Numbers:
Temple: 254-298-8282
Taylor: 512-352-2688
Hutto: 512-759-5900
Your School Contact:
Amber Thorsen,Granger ISD
Director of Federal Programs and College and Career Guidance Counselor
(512)859-2173
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