Granger School Weekly Newsletter

December 16-20, 2019

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Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead

Dec. 18-20 Semester Exams

Dec. 17 Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon

Dec. 17 UIL Jr. High One Act Play

Dec. 18 Elementary Christmas Program 2:00-3:00 pm in New Gym

Dec. 19 Santa visits Pre-K-4th

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

Feb. 5 Monthly Meetup for Parents with Mr. Abbott and Dr. Resla

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.

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Jolly Joke

How did the ornament get addicted to Christmas?
He was hooked on trees his whole life.

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Angel Tree

Student Council is once again sponsoring the Angel Tree, which will be a welcome gift for the newly re-opened Will-O-Bell Assisted Living Center in Granger.

Gifts are due back to the High School office no later than December 17th.

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Are you smarter than a second grader?

Fun Facts shared by 2nd grader Lilian Wiener:

During Literacy Time in the library this smart young lady shared with the class a fun fact she learned after the reading of The Night Before Christmas. She explained The Mandela Effect, which refers to a situation in which a large mass of people believes that an event occurred when it did not. She pointed out when reading the names of the reindeer, we say Donner, when in reality it is Donder. Well, the library lady did a donder all right and read by memory. A false memory. When looking back in the book, the reindeer is, indeed, called Donder. And did you know Curious George does not have a tail? We pulled the book out and checked it as well. He does not have a tail!

Thank you Lilian for sharing such a fun fact!

Snap Shots of UIL

Last week Granger ISD hosted UIL events. Pictured below competitors are enjoying the break between events and waiting to hear who earned bragging rights. As far as we are concerned, everyone, including the teachers and staff, earned them. Great job everyone who participated!

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Quotes to Ponder On

Your words will take you wherever you wish to go. ~ anonymous

Roaring Readers!

Friendly Reminder: Please encourage your child to read over the holidays. Share a book together and enjoy the moment. It may not seem like it now, but time will sneak up on you. It is something we don't get back.

A wish for you: To be able to put chores to the side, be in the moment, and realize all your blessings.

Schedules

*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.

https://www.grangerisd.net/

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