
Granger School Weekly Newsletter
January 27-31, 2020
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Jan. 27 SHAC/PTO meeting in 6:00pm in cafeteria
Jan. 29-30 TSI testing for Sophomores, Jr. & Senior re-takes
SENIORS: Turn in your pictures for the Senior Graduation Slide Show!
Feb. 6 100th day of school
Feb. 6 Visit from Little Hippos/Little Giggles Dentistry for Pre-K-4 at 1pm
Feb. 12 Student Council Valentine Orders due
Feb. 12 Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Planning Ahead:
Cinderella's Closet: Feb. 1st 10-3pm & Feb. 4th 4:30-7pm
Old Taylor High - Prom Dresses to borrow
410 W. 7th Street Room 216
Taylor, TX
Feb. 29 Junior/Senior Roaring 20's Prom 7-11pm @ Georgetown Community Center
Spring Break March 9-13, 2020
March 18 School Board Meeting 6:30 pm
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: Chicken Fajita Tacos
Wednesday: Cheese Pizza
Thursday: Corn Dog
Friday: Cheeseburger
Riddle Me This
I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees; rivers but no water. What am I?
A: Map
Student Council Valentine Fundraiser
All orders due by Feb. 12th. Please turn them in to the elementary office or give them to Ms. Hughes.
14" Stick Balloon $3.00
Candy Bag $5.00
Balloon and Candy Bag $7.00
Need a stress reliever? FCCLA selling candy bars at end of the day for $1.00 each!
FOR THE CLASS OF 2020
February is the final month for the class of 2020 to participate in the program. The following scholarships are currently open for the class of 2020:
Complete the FAFSA®—100 students can earn a chance at $1,000 for completing the FAFSA. Students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA can still earn a chance at the scholarship by going to their My Action Plan page.
Apply to Colleges—500 students can earn a chance at $1,000 for applying to two or more colleges. Students can earn an additional entry for each additional college that they apply to up to a total of six colleges.
Complete Your Journey—25 students can earn a chance at a $40,000 scholarship when they’ve earned entries for and completed all six action steps in the program.
You're Invited to the Granger Lions Basketball games!
More sports coming your way!
Baseball Schedule: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/776/baseball_schedule_2020.pdf
Softball Schedule:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/776/lady_lion_2020_softball_schedule.pdf
Tennis Schedule: https://www.grangerisd.net/348349_4
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
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
2:00-2:30 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
Resources and outreach available to students, teachers, and the community:
*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