
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
December 16-20, 2019
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.
Menu
Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Taco
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Chicken Tetrazzini
Friday: Chicken Nuggets
Jolly Joke
He was hooked on trees his whole life.
Angel Tree
Gifts are due back to the High School office no later than December 17th.
Are you smarter than a second grader?
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
Quotes to Ponder On
Roaring Readers!
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.
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