
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2019
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Oct. 28 PTO meeting in cafeteria 6:00 pm
Oct. 29 Volleyball tie-breaker game in Milano 6 pm
Nov. 1 Friday - Elementary Halloween Parties
Nov. 1 Book Fair Color Contest entries due
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. 12 Picture Re-Takes
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
Nov. 15 Thanksgiving Lunch
Planning Ahead:
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.
Menu
Tuesday: Bean & Cheese Burrito
Wednesday: Hot Pocket
Thursday: Chicken Tenders
Friday: TBA
Riddle Me This
Answer: "I'd go to pieces without you."
Red Ribbon Week Dress Themes
Tuesday - Bee Drug Free: dress like a Bee Wear Yellow & Black
Wednesday - Give Drugs the Boot: dress western wear your boots
Thursday - Drugs Are Old School: dress Retro
Friday - Say "BOO" to Drugs: wear your Halloween Costume (No Masks)
Retro: imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past.
Day One of Red Ribbon Week: Dress like your future career
The reason for Red Ribbon Week: raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.
Keep your dream, let your light shine bright, take a stand for families, communities, and yourself. Say no to drugs and yes to your future.
What do they do in the library?
Two days into the new nine weeks...
Goal Winner!
Please Participate 7-12th Grade
*This survey is completely anonymous and it is completely voluntary for the students.
**Information sheet below. If you do not want your child to participate, please return the signed form to Mrs. Thorsen by November 29, 2019.
Don't forget to cheer for:
Zach Cabello
Nathan Tucker
Elizabeth Martinez
Destiny sessions
Our Volleyball Team, playing tiebreaker for 2nd place in Milano Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Kylie Cruse
Jenna Carpenter
Erin Kirkwood
Carsyn Locklin-Bilbrey
Macey Lopez
Audrey Messex
Caitlyn Murrah
Amayah Simien
Gracie Springfield
McKenna Stefek
Alexi Wade
It's a great day to be a Lion!
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, Friday, November 8, 2019
2nd 9 weeks, January 17, 2020
3rd 9 weeks, March 27, 2020
4th 9 weeks, May 27, 2020
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
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
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