Granger Gazette
Expect More, Achieve More
May 28, 2024
Monday, May 27
- No School
Tuesday, May 28
Wednesday, May 29 - Block Days 1,3.5
- 9th Grade Finals 1,3,5
- 8th Grade Mock Trials
Thursday, May 30 - Block Days 2,4,6
- National City Chamber of Commerce is recognizing Liba Gomez de La Mora, Granger's Teacher of the Year, College Awareness Wednesday from 8-10:30am
- 9th Grade Finals 2, 4, 6
- 8th Grade Mock Trials
- 9th Grade Grades Due
Friday, May 31
- 9th Grade Cookout Periods 3 and 4
- 9th Grade Promotion Practice Periods 5 and 6
Looking Ahead
Monday, June 3
- 7/8 Finals 1,3,5
- 9th Grade Trip to Zoo
Tuesday, June 4
- 7/8 Finals 2,4,6
- Device collection for 8th grade
- 3:00pm Promotion
- 3:30pm Grades due for 7/8
Wednesday, June 5
- College Awareness Wednesday
- Device collection for 8th grade
- Last day of school!
- 12pm Bye Bye Breakfast for 9th grade
Thursday, June 6
Friday, June 7
- ASB Camp
Saturday, June 8
- Cheer Competition
Nutrition Break Supervision
9th Grade Awards Assembly
Thursday night was one of the coolest events with our 9th grade kids and their families. We gave out 109 awards in front of a packed house who was cheering on every single kid who got recognized.
The highlight had to be Ms. Pat Johnson giving out her namesake award for the most inspirational student. She told stories of Ian Wong from 7th grade before calling him to the stage. When Ian came to the stage, he shook the hands of every staff member on stage before asking for the microphone. Ian took a moment to thank his 4 best friends and dedicated his "Most inspirational" award to them.
Ian's mom wrote to me this morning:
Good morning Ms. Wong,
I can’t thank you enough for recognizing my son’s effort. I’m realistic of his strengths and flaws, but I’m so proud of him of what he has accomplished! I hope high school goes well for him! I’m sure he will miss everybody - all the love and care that you all showed to him!
Thank you so much! He was beyond himself, his self esteem was or still is a little low, but we try everyday, and yesterday was his moment! He was really happy!! I was really moved by Ms. Johnson’s words. It really made me happy to see how loved my son is by people that became part of his world - his second family! Thank you!
Denise Lang
Thank you, teachers for recognizing the greatness in your classroom.
Aspiring Administrator of the Year
Thursday night was busy because while all of these other events were going on, Mr. Fernandez was being recognized as the Aspiring Administrator of the Year by CALSA, The California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators. Congratulations, Mr. Fernandez!
9th Grade Promotion
Promotion is at 3:00pm at Sweetwater High School in their Football Stadium.
- All students attending the ceremony will be allowed up to 6 guests.
- Students are to arrive by 2:15pm.
- Students are to be dropped off at the Entrance to the Old Gym on 30th Street for pre-ceremony preparations. Guests may proceed to the football stadium.
- Restrooms will be available.
- At the conclusion of the ceremony, please help prevent traffic jams by exiting the facility and parking lot in a timely manner. There is another promotion ceremony immediately after ours so it is important that we quickly move our celebrations elsewhere.
Dress Guidelines
- Absolutely no heels allowed! Heels damage the artificial turf and are therefore, absolutely not permitted. You can wear flats or wedges.
- Dress like you would for your 9th grade debates or a job interview
- Solid, long sleeve, button up shirt is a good choice.
- Ties, vests, blazers, or sweaters are good options.
- Dresses or skirts must be mid-length.
- All tops must cover shoulders.