
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
December 9-13, 2019
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
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. 12 Band Concert 7pm: Students should pick up their instruments no later than 6:45pm
Dec. 13 Jr. & College Prep Students in student center during advisory
Dec. 17 Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon
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
Dec. 23-Jan. 7 Christmas Break 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.
ATTENTION Juniors & College Prep Students
Mrs. Thorsen
Granger ISD
Director of Federal Programs
and College and Career Guidance Counselor
Elementary Foyer Gets a Festive Makeover!
A big shout out to Dr. Resla. She wanted to make the foyer really nice by adding some sparkle to the space for the next few weeks. And that she did! From wall to ceiling, things never looked brighter. She even got the elementary hallway!
Thank you to all the Pre-K-2nd grade students who participated in decorating snowmen, making for an even merrier site!
And, as always, we are thankful for the teachers. They pulled together and helped spread the joy by organizing and collecting the student's artwork for the bulletin board.
Lunch Menu
Tuesday: Nachos
Wednesday: Manager's Choice (Hosting UIL)
Thursday: Chicken Noodle Soup
Friday: Chicken Burgers
Holiday Jolly
A: Cause every single buck is dear to him.
Riddle Me This
Answer: An echo.
Angel Tree is Here!
Please consider adopting a Senior. Angels can be found on the tree in elementary foyer and gifts are due back to the High School office no later than December 17th.
Bright Future!
First grader Jase Hamende won 3rd place in breeding rabbits and Grand Champion Showmanship at the Livestock show last week. Way to go Jase!
FFA Tidbits & More Shout Outs
TJ Hajda, 7th grader also got Grand Champion for showing his rabbits. He seemed a little bummed he didn't get to keep it, but I am sure we will still see amazing things from this young man!
Great job all FFA members.
All District and Academic Accolades
2019-2020 Granger Lion Varsity Football
District Runners Up
Bi-District Champions
Area Champions
Back to Back Regional Finalists
District 13-2A Div II
Offensive MVP: #2 Carlos Reyna RB, Senior
1st Team Offense:
#11 Thomas Rhoades QB, Junior
#4 Johnny Ryder WR, Sophomore
#74 Dwayne Gaida OL, Junior
#64 Jake Kaminkow OL, Senior
1st Team Defense:
#4 Johnny Ryder DB, Sophomore
#3 DJ McClelland LB, Freshman
#74 Dwayne Gaida DE, Junior
#22 Donnie Cantwell DB, Sophomore
2nd Team Offense:
#8 Wyatt Bolding WR, Senior
#14 Nathan Flores TE, Senior
#72 Bruce Lay OL, Senior
#22 Donnie Cantwell RB, Sophomore
2nd Team Defense:
#14 Nathan Flores LB, Senior
#8 Wyatt Bolding OLB, Senior
#21 Carlos Garza OLB, Senior
#7 Jacob Clouse DB, Senior
Honorable Mention Offense:
#3 DJ McClelland RB, Freshman
#21 Carlos Garza HB, Senior
#55 Noe Gaytan OL, Junior
#77 Ryan Gaswint OL, Senior
Honorable Mention Defense:
#7 Travis Miller DB, Senior
#55 Noe Gaytan DL, Junior
#64 Jake Kaminkow DL, Senior
#72 Bruce Lay DE, Senior
Academic All District Team:
Carlos Garza, Senior
Bruce Lay, Senior
Travis Miller, Senior
Thomas Rhoades, Junior
Donovan Harwell, Junior (Team Manager)
Devin Fails, Sophomore
Tyler Tatro, Sophomore
Johnny Ryder, Sophomore
Darryl Stefek, Freshman
Tripp Wilkie, Freshman
THSCA and Army National Guard Academic All State Team:
Carlos Garza, 1st Team
Bruce Lay, Honorable Mention
Does the solar system interest you? You like to write?
Hello All,
Here is an opportunity for 5th-12th grade students to write an essay about being a Scientist.
Write on!
Clear Skies...
Bob Riddle, Column Editor
Scope on the Skies - Science Scope Magazine
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