
Granger Weekly Newsletter
October 21-25, 2019
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Oct. 21 Herff Jones meeting: Seniors 10 am in Student Center
Oct. 23 8th grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9
Sat. Oct. 26 Fall Fest 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Nov. 1 Friday - Elementary Halloween Parties
Planning Ahead:
1st Wed. of every month: Monthly Morning Meetups with Mr. Abbott and Dr. Resla 8-9am in the student center
Nov. 8 First 9 Weeks Elementary Awards
Nov. 11-15 Scholastic Book Fair
Nov. 14 Board Meeting 6:30 in Student Center
Nov. 15 Elementary Fire Safety Presentation 8:30-9:30 am
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29
Dec. 4 UIL Elementary Writing/Speaking in Holland
Dec. 5 Senior Pictures in student center
Gifted & Talented Nominations due Dec. 20
Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan. 7 (for students)
October Monthly Character Theme
Responsibility - I am responsible for my thoughts, words and actions. I am accountable for my choices. People can depend on me to honor my commitments and follow through on my obligations.
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.
Fall Festival this Saturday from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the school! Come on out for some sweet fun!
Showing Character
Menu
Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Taco
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: Chicken Nuggets
Riddle Me This
Answer: Something tickled his funny bone.
Book Fair Coloring Contest
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, 1st semester Friday, November 8, 2019
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
· 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
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
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