
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
January 13-17, 2020
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Jan. 13 4H Meeting 6:00 cafeteria
Jan. 15 School Board Meeting 6:30
Jan. 16 Elementary Awards *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
Jan. 20 No School
Planning Ahead:
Feb. 29 Junior/Senior Prom 7-11pm
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!***
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Menu
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday; Lasagna
Friday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Chicken Noodle Soup
Riddle Me This
A: A snowman.
Your next read:
Summary: A lengthy California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, turning Alyssa's quiet suburban street into a warzone, and she is forced to make impossible choices if she and her brother are to survive.
Other books in the library by Shusterman:
Speeding Bullet
Unwind Series (4 books)
I do believe we will be seeing more of his work in the library collection, as these have been a hit with the students!
4th Grade Roaring Reader Winner
Third Grade Roaring Reader Winner
Wrapping Up
Wishes Do Come True
Location:
Old Taylor High
410 W 7th Street Room 214
Taylor, Texas
GRANGER PROM IS: Sat. Feb. 29th
Start Brain Storming Now Elementary Students
Planning Ahead: If there are a high number of participants, the exhibition might be set up in the Student Center. Be on the look out for updates!
Reminder: This year's Fair will not be judged/competitive. It will only be an exhibition; however, state/regional guidelines will be used for topic and project requirements to prepare for a possible competitive fair in a future school year. Students will see their teachers for a copy of the guidelines.
Need ideas? Resource can be found in the library!
2020 Tennis Schedule
Tennis Matches will soon begin! Go Lions!
Feb 27 JV Taylor 8am
Feb 28 Var Taylor 8am
March 5 JV Cameron 8am
March 6 Var Cameron 8am
March 19 JV Franklin 8am
March 26 JV Taylor 8am
March 27 V Taylor 8am
Apr 2 V District 8am
Apr 3 JV District 1pm
2020 ACET and NAFEPA Scholarships for students and adults
Financial aide opportunities for seniors attending first year college and paraprofessionals. This information is also posted on the ACET website which can be accessed by clicking this link: https://www.acetx.org/scholarship
Application Deadlines:
* January 10, 2020 = NAFEPA - TIME EXPIRED
* February 14, 2020 = ACET (student and adult)
* Must be postmarked no later than the established deadline.
Mail completed applications to:
Natalie Weber
ACET Region #13 Director
1150 County Road 336
Granger, TX 76530
* No fax applications will be accepted.
Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact me by phone at (512) 365-4319 or by email at nbweber@utexas.edu.
Natalie B. Weber
Administrative Specialist
District Support
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
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 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
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
*Intervention Services: Alana Arndt or Aspen Weber are on campus daily during the school year for individual/family therapy and support (512-713-9886)
*Mobile Outreach Team: available for mental health crisis and can offer mental health resources in Williamson County area. (512-864-8277)
*The Christi Center: Offers free, ongoing support groups for adults grieving the loss of a child, spouse, parent, sibling or other loved one. (512-467-2600) http://christicenter.org/services/williamson-county/
* Bluebonnet Trials 1-800-841-1255
*Crisis Hotline Text 741741
*Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255
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