
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 18-22, 2019
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
***Early release this Friday at 1:00 p.m.***
Granger Lions will take on the Bruni Badgers this Friday, November 22nd at Pearsall with a kickoff start time at 7:00pm. We will be the visiting team. Come out and be loud as we go for another Area Championship in the 2nd round of the Texas State HS Playoffs. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. THSCA, TGCA and District passes will be accepted. Go Lions and Finish Strong!
Nov. 18 Fourth Grade field trip
Nov. 20 Kona Ice
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
Dec. 19 Elementary Christmas Program 2:00-3:00 pm in New Gym
Gifted & Talented Nominations due Dec. 20
Planning Ahead:
1st Wed. of every month: Monthly Morning Meetups with Mr. Abbott and Dr. Resla 8-9am in the student center
Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan. 7 (for students)
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!***
Check this out! Who knew?
Be aware.
Menu
Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Taco
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: Grilled Cheese
Friday: Chicken Nuggets
Fun Fundraiser!
When: November 18th - November 22nd (week before Thanksgiving break)
What:
- Each teacher will receive a turkey body from the junior class. This can be hung on your door, bulletin board, or in your classroom.
- We will be selling turkey feather to students at breakfast during the week. Students will purchase feathers for their HOMEROOM teacher. We will be delivering the feathers to you each day for you to put on your turkey
- The winning teacher will win a $50 gift card to help with their Thanksgiving festivities (or whatever you may need it for) as well as a hot cocoa party for their class!
COST:
.50 for 1 feather
$5.00 for 12
$10.00 for golden feather (worth 30 feathers!)
*Sponsored by Junior class
Riddle Me This
Answer:
Because he was stuffed!
Book Fair success! Thank you for your support!
Shout out and Thank you to:
5th & 6th graders for helping Pre-K-1st make wish lists
Student, Maggie Hamby with setup, decorations, and wish lists
Library Aides Adrian McIntyre & Bruce Lay
Alana Ardnt, our School Based Mental Health Professional (She helped decorate and keep our sanity with much comic relief! ;)
Elizabeth Pineda, Parent Helper
And a super big shout out to parent Melissa Piepmeier. Mrs. Griffis doesn't know what she would do without you!
Last, but not least, Parents, as always, you rock! Thank you for supporting the library and encouraging reading!
All proceeds raised will go towards the growth and care of the school library.
Donna Griffis, Library Director
Books Don't Get Hungry! And Other Book Behaviors
Friendly library book care reminder: Do not feed or water library books . The turkey dinner and desserts are wonderful, but don't let the books fool you. They don't get hungry, but will practice growing penicillin with the tasty morsels.
During the holidays, they tend be shy and go into hiding. They like to disappear at your host's house as well. They are good at that.
Pictures from Fire Safety/Bus Safety Program last Friday!
Pictured below:
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 (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
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