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Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

8 more weeks...we got this...just keep SHOWING UP! Be like a rubber band ball...STRETCH YOUR THINKING...HOLD IT TOGETHER and BOUNCE BACK when the going gets tough! You can do it, but you have to CHOOSE to keep going! We can't make those good choices for you!

There are no FREE days when it comes to exemptions. Exemptions are NOT a right, they are a privilege, and one that you must work hard for academically, behaviorally, and by being present at school! Parent notes do not ensure you receive them, the 3 day absence limit is still in effect to be eligible for them. As the LCISD handbook states...3 tardies (those minutes add up) EQUALS 1 absence. If you are not on a LCISD BUS, then you are not excused when coming in late. Plan accordingly for trains and traffic. Your exemptions depend on it!

We are SOLD OUT of parking spots for this year. You can add your name to the waiting list, in case we have some open up, but that is not likely for the remainder of this year. All student parking spots at GRHS AND RJH are full. Do not park in substitute, visitor, or handicap spots, or you will be towed. Thanks for your understanding. Next year should be better since we won't have a senior class over 700.

Keep BEING THE ONE to wear your ID and be in dress code. This is NOT optional, so there is no need to be disrespectful when we are holding you accountable. Rules are just expected to be followed, whether you agree with them or not. That's life. Your everyday choices matter and that includes your respectful body language and good manners...that I KNOW your parents taught you.

Who is interested in making a positive impact at George Ranch High School?? If that’s YOU, then join the GRHS PTO Executive Board! See the info below!

ID Weekly Reminder

ID MUST be worn visibly on the top half of your body EVERY DAY! I announce this EVERY SINGLE MORNING. If you cannot find yours please scan the Blue/Yellow QR code in this newsletter, in the classrooms, or hanging in the front of the school service window to buy one. We will continue to do ID sweeps, and anyone without one will be charged $5 and given a new one. This is NOT optional, as it is part of dress code, but more importantly a safety measure so we can quickly see who belongs and who does not on campus.

Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)

Assistant Principal contact info (by last name alpha split):

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

Counselor Support Team:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (boys athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (girls athletic questions/concerns)

adutch@lcisd.org

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• TSIA testing this week starting Monday! Be College and Dual Credit Ready!
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Graphic Art Poster Contest - Enter April 3rd-7th! Win $1,000 for your Art Program! See flyer for the QR Code!
• Senior/Junior Prom Ticket Link Now Open!
• ASA Student Showcase - April 6th @6:30PM! See flyer!
• Join the GRHS PTO Executive Board! This is not the same time commitment as an Elementary PTO...so don't be scared! :)
  
• Find those ID's and BE IN DRESS CODE for Monday!
• ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Exemptions earned = 3 absences or less! All notes MUST be turned in within 5 days of when you return! (see link in newsletter)
  
• We are SOLD OUT of parking spots for this year. Both GRHS and RJH student parking spots are filled. Do not park in visitor, substitute, or handicap or your will be towed.
  
• NHS provides Peer Tutoring Every Wednesday Morning in the Library!
  

• We are ONE MONTH away from EOC testing! If you are still struggling to pass one of your EOC's please take advantage of the additional tutoring we are providing twice a week after school. Transportation is provided! See Flyer!
  

• Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the link provided in this newsletter.
  
• AIRPODS, HEADPHONES, EARBUDS ONLY ALLOWED DURING LUNCH AND ADVISORY (NOT allowed to be worn during transition times in between classes) I need you to be able to hear me for safety reasons.
  
• Early Pick-Up Procedures and Contact Info

Maximum semester exam exemptions allowed: (IF you ALSO meet criteria below)

• Grade 9: Two classes per semester
• Grade 10: Three classes per semester
• Grade 11: Four classes per semester
• Grade 12: All classes per semester

District Exemption Policy:

• No more than 3 absences (indicated by A or A-A or U on attendance record) in the class period in which you are requesting the exemption.
• An 80-semester average or above (4th, 5th, and 6th six weeks’ average).
• No more than 3 office referrals, with no more than 1 assignment to ISS(not to exceed 3 days). No assignments to ALC or out-of-school suspensions.
• No outstanding fees, fines, or residency holds.
• Any absences, reduction in course grade below 80, fine, or discipline referral AFTER the exemption declaration may negate final exam exemptions.

Additional Semester Exam Options (these are in addition to the regular District Exemption Policy above)

College Board Advanced Placement Final Exam Options

• An 80% semester average, or above, in the AP course, AND/OR AP student participation in mock exam(s) AND/OR AP student exam completion [with mock exam practice recommended]

Spring 2023 CTE Course Certification Final Exam Option

• CTE enrolled student will register for the associated CTE course certification
• CTE enrolled student must successfully attend, complete, and pass the scheduled CTE certification assessment during the spring 2022 semester
• CTE certification assessment fees paid via CTE district office

SAT (11th grade): March 1st, 2023 Final Exam Option

SAT registered 11th grade student who successfully scores a 480 (EBRW) and/or a 530 on the Math portion may elect to exempt their spring 2023 ELA final exam and/or spring 2023 math final exam. Student has demonstrated CCMR readiness

• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully attend and complete the scheduled SAT exam on March 1st , 2023.
• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully earn a score of 480 Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully earn a score of 530 on Math portion

We will be holding elections for ALL positions on the Executive Board at the General Meeting for members in April.

Those positions are:

· President

· 1st VP – Membership

· 2nd VP – Volunteers

· 3rd VP – Hospitality

· 4th VP – Public Relations

· Secretary

· Treasurer

We are looking for motivated, school-spirited parents/guardians from ALL grade levels to work together to build a strong PTO for the 2023-24 school year and beyond. A brief bio form will need to be filled in and emailed back by March 31st in order for you to be included on the ballot.

If you are interested and/or would like more information, please contact Carol Lansky, GRHS PTO VP, at carollansky@yahoo.com.

Additional reminders will not be sent out nor will passes be sent to students to report for testing.

Attendance will be taken in the testing room so it will not be held against you. Please put a reminder in your phone for your testing information.

**Seniors who must retake the TSI will be automatically added to the testing rosters.

Students will complete an assignment in the GRHS Counselor Corner Canvas page. Deadline is May 2nd!

If you need qualifying test scores, be sure you have registered to take the TSIA2 or the Next Gen Accuplacer!

Please visit the Counselor Corner Canvas page for a step-by-step video that will walk you through this process or stop by 2327 with questions.

Application Process 2023-2024 for Fall/Spring: GRHS Counselor's Corner 2022-2023 (instructure.com)

Dual Credit Course Approval Form Submission for Fall/Spring 2023-2024 (instructure.com)

There are still a few spaces left on the trip to Iceland (summer 2024). The tour price will be increasing up to $200 on 4/1. If you are still interested, this is your last chance to reserve your spot before the price goes up.

• You can enroll online at www.eftours.com/tour-website/2564375ZT.

• Or call 1-800-665-5364 and reference our trip number 2564375ZT.

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Guidry (rguidry@lcisd.org)

All students must follow the expectations, parents please speak to your student, this is not optional.

• Current GRHS ID's on the second you walk through our doors.
• Do NOT open exterior doors to ANYONE!
• Shorts must have at least a 3 inch inseam which means I can EASILY see them well below the bottom of your t-shirt/sweatshirt.
• There should be NO visible mid-drift (skin) showing between your tops and your bottoms. Just wearing a jacket (that is wide open is not acceptable). Zip it up ALL DAY or wear a longer shirt please! Thanks!

If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you by clicking this button below to request! Please allow 48 hour (business day) turn around on all requests. You will be picking these up in the student service window, and we will let you know when it is ready!

ATTENTION ALL LONGHORNS: Due to HIGH DEMAND we’ve ordered an additional 100 books to sell to Longhorn students, parents and community members! To order your book, go directly to Balfour.com (we cannot sell books directly through GR) and place your order and pay securely. The book will be delivered to your student in May at The Ranch!

Here is the link: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=131949

See the visual below for help!

madelyn.warner@lcisd.org

Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card. With this ID our GRHS students are able to ride the bus, purchase breakfast/lunch, check out library books, able to use their personal devices (phones/airpods, etc) during lunch and advisory.

Refusing to wear your ID visibly on the top half of your body, is not an option, and will result in the consequences stated on the consequence chart below. Please make sure you are wearing your OWN ID.

Every GRHS student has been gifted an ID, protective plastic cover, and lanyard. It is imperative that our Longhorns adhere to this expectation, as this is part of the daily dress code for staff and students. If you need another badge or lose this one there is a $5 replacement cost. This is NOT optional, it is part of dress code. You can pay by cash or it will be charged to your student library account, for EACH replacement you need. Please note that a hold will be placed on your semester grades, transcripts, and final exemptions if this fine is not cleared.

Need a REPLACEMENT ALREADY?

If you are needing to PURCHASE ANOTHER student ID, please use the QR code (above) to request one. You can either pay $5 cash when you pick it up, or we will charge your school library account if you do not have cash. Emails will be sent in Skyward to parent and student emails each time you are charged.

Questions and Documents that you will need to have ready when you start the ONLINE process for next school year:

1. Copy of Drivers License UPLOADED (NO PERMITS allowed)
2. CURRENT Insurance Card UPLOADED (with GRHS student LISTED AS DRIVER)
3. Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, and License Plate Number
4. 1st color zone selection, 2nd color zone selection.
5. Parking Pass Payment Receipt UPLOADED
6. Rules and Regulations Acknowledgment read and signed

Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.

Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.

Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (BOYS athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (GIRLS athletic questions/concerns)

mailto:adutch@lcisd.org

Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance as soon as possible. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)

Counselors:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

The newsletter highlights:

• Important upcoming dates and events
• Setting up a meeting with Mrs. Arias
• College application resources
• SAT/ACT/TSI Testing Info
• SchooLinks resources
• and much more!

Be sure to check it out and keep the link handy! GRHS CCMR Newsletter

Today was so much fun thanks to Baylor University for hosting their Dr. Pepper Hour at GRHS with Dr. Pepper floats! Want to join in on fun activities like this on campus?! Make sure you are reading your SchooLinks messages from Mrs. Arias!

Over 500 students had the opportunity to interact with local businesses, have mock interviews, attend a resume support room, get a tour of TSTC, & attend soft skills sessions! Great day to be a CTE student in LCISD!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 senior, Collin Nguyen, for being named a recipient of a FULL-RIDE scholarship to the University of Texas at San Antonio as a Top Scholar!

JV

Five runs in the third inning led JV past Fort Bend Travis 9-3 on Friday. Sydney Loos and Isabel Martinez each had RBIs in the big inning. Fort Bend Travis opened up scoring in the first inning, when #9 singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns JV notched five runs in the third inning. Loos and Martinez powered the big inning with RBIs. Carlee Long led things off in the pitcher's circle for George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns JV. Long surrendered three runs on two hits over three and a third innings, striking out two. George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns JV smacked one home run on the day. Long had an in the park homer in the first inning. Long led George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns JV with two hits in three at bats. George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns JV didn't commit a single error in the field. Courtney Mays had the most chances in the field with three. George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns JV stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Cade Bodnar led the way with two.

VARSITY

Varsity defeated Fort Bend Travis 2-1 on Friday thanks to a walk-off single. The game was tied at one with GR batting in the bottom of the ninth when Abigail Dominguez singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Zaria Turner struck out 14, In the first inning, Fort Bend Travis got their offense started when an error scored one run for Fort Bend Travis. Turner earned the win for GR. The lefty surrendered one run on five hits over nine innings, striking out 14. #2 was in the circle for Fort Bend Travis. The pitcher lasted eight and a third innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out three. Kamaryn Radford, Ella Kolenko, Macie Burks, Kathleen Dolan, Dominguez, and Abigail Bergeron each managed one hit to lead George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns Varsity.

HUGE shout out to our LONGHORN NATION for coming out to represent. We could not thank y'all enough for coming out and supporting!

The JV Longhorns Baseball Team took on the Dulles Vikings on Monday Night. The Horns won the contest by a score of 11-2. Jaden Mays had 2 triples and Caden Hall hit a home run as the Longhorns offense exploded in the 2nd half of the game.

The Longhorns picked up where they left off in game two against Dulles. The Horns won 15-0. Pitchers Colten Yanta and Greyson Reynolds combined for a no hitter on the mound. The Horns remain undefeated in district play.

1600 Meters Results Travis Morrey 4:32.98 (3rd Place)

Long Jump Henry Chukwu 22’-0” (5th Place)

Triple Long Jump Henry Chukwu 43’-4” (3rd Place)

Jesus Ludert Pole Vault 12’ -6” (3rd Place)

On Thursday night, March 30th, the sub varsity boys participated in the BF Terry JV Ranger Relays. The young men performed well, with highlights from: Jaelon Ridley who placed 1st in the long jump and 2nd in the 100, CJ Nwachukwu who placed 2nd in the long jump and 3rd in the 100, Hayden Drinkard who placed 4th in the 100, Kaiser Ifeanyi who placed 2nd in the 200, while Sheldon Goodman and Joashua Araya placed 1st and 2nd respectively in the 400. But no other event showed more dominance than the hurdles. In the 110 and 300m hurdles, the Longhorns went 1,2,3. In the 110s: Hagan Lineberger, Jordan Crump, and JP Montez respectively took the top 3 spots. While the same trio placed in the same order in the 300m hurdles. In the final event of the day, the team of Araya, Ifeanyi, Goodman, and Ethan Spaulding would go on to win the 4x4 putting the Longhorns in first place overall as a team.

Texas Relays -

A few individuals went to the prestigious Texas Relays at the University of Texas in Austin on March 31, 2023. Those outstanding athletes are the following:

100 Meters: Journie Franklin (11.99 - PR with wind legal time)

4x200 Meters Relay: Yfem Stephens, Adebola Iyiola, Samantha Smith, and Journie Franklin (1:40.31 - Season's Best)

1600 Meters: Sophia Nguyen (5:14.86 - first year representation at Texas Relays for an individual distance event)

4x400 Meters Relay: Journie Franklin, Yfembuchukwu Stephens, Chiemela Azuike, Adebola Iyiola (3:56.82)

Cy Springs -

Your Lady Longhorns competed in the 2023 Cy Springs Panther Relays on April 1st. The team placed 2nd overall, and the following outstanding athletes contributed the allotted points:

Running Events

3200 Meters: Hayley Moffett (5th PR 12:36.35), Ashley Pierson (6th 12:40.29)

Distance Medley Relay: Brooklyn Donaghy, Hannah Namutebi, Ava Curtis, Ava Lorber (1st 14:13.38)

400 Meters: Ava Curtis (6th 1:00.19)

1600 Meters: Madison Haldiman (2nd 5:24.35), Ashley Pierson (6th 5:54.08)

Field Events

High Jump: Raina Thomas (1st 5' 8" - shattered her own 5' 5" school record), Layla McWalters (5th PR 5' 2")

Long Jump: Sarah Ojinnaka (5th PR 16' 10")

Pole Vault: Meredith Morrey (1st 10' 6"), Kiera Nguyen (2nd 9' 6"), Chloe Moczygemba (3rd 9' 0)

Addison Omar Shotput: 1st PR 12' 0"

More PR's!

Emorie Proctor (100 Meters PR 12.47 and 200 Meters PR 26.81)

Oguguam Mahonwu (400 Meters 1:03.09)

The varsity team competed in the District 20-6A Tennis Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Our senior parents went above and beyond to provide cute decorations, extra snacks, and drinks for the team to make the tournament special. This group of seniors is truly special and will leave a lasting impact on the Longhorn Tennis Program. Our graduating seniors are Bryson Vyvial, Hayden Gazaway, Michael Pearson, Zia Osman, Lainey Ingelmo, Gabby Champion, and Charlize Wilson. We saw success in many divisions of the tournament. Santiago Allub and Charlize Wilson earned second place overall in mixed doubles and are the first ever Regional Qualifiers for George Ranch in District 20-6A. They will compete at the Regional Tournament on April 11th and 12th in Deer Park. The dynamic duo of Sebastian Johnson and Clay Watson earned third place in boys doubles and are alternates for the Regional Tournament. Junior Darren Cheng placed fourth in the boys singles division of the District Tournament. The following players competed well and made it to the quarterfinal round of the tournament: Claire Schilling (girls singles), Michael Pearson (boys singles), Solana Argao/Addison Powell (girls doubles), Lainey Ingelmo/Avery Knight (girls doubles), Christian Le/Bryson Vyvial (boys doubles), Zayne Smith/Maddie Sams (mixed doubles). Gabby Champion earned second place in girl's singles in the senior's only auxiliary draw. This has been a historic season so far for the team and we are grateful for the opportunity to represent George Ranch at the Regional Tournament for the first time in six years!