George Ranch H.S.

Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreGRHS/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: @WeAreGRHS

Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

We have been back a week and now it's time to settle in for the second semester. Yes, COVID has thrown us another curve ball, but please do not lose sight of the goal. We still have an entire semester to go, so you can't take your foot off the gas pedal just yet. You still need to earn the needed credit to graduate (or be promoted to the next grade) so YOU must put in the effort it takes to do that. School is not over, so this part is up to YOU. It will take heart, responsibility, and true "stick-with-it-ness"...but I believe in you, so let's make it happen Longhorns! Find your groove....and let's Goooooo!

FIRST OF ALL...THANKS TO THE MAJORITY OF OUR CAMPUS THAT IS CONSISTENTLY WEARING YOUR ID DAILY! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!

FOR THE REST OF YOU...There is no excuse NOT to have your NEW ID on at this time, as they were passed out through all lunches this past week for anyone that was missing one. If you were NOT missing yours, we are delivering your backup to your 4th period class this week. Helpful tip, put this one somewhere safe, for when you forget or misplace the one you are currently wearing, as your back up plan!

If you do not have one at this point, (because you have lost BOTH of them that we gifted you) you will need to purchase a new one for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15am.

If you choose not to, there will be a HOLD placed on your account for the end of year. (exemptions/graduation/final grades, etc)

• REMEMBER: NO ID ON = No Phone/Airpods/Headphones! ID's are mandatory! No more temporaries will be issued. If you need a NEW ID/Lanyard- can be purchase for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15 daily! Lanyards/ID's should be on the second you step through the doors each day. Please make sure you are following this rule as well as being in dress code and to ensure that you are not written up for non compliance.
• WHY ID's? It's a safety and security thing. It makes you easily identifiable to ANY STAFF MEMBER (there are 220 adults in this building each day and not all of them will know you or vice versa) in case of an emergency. Thanks for helping us keep YOU safe. It's our job, so your cooperation is appreciated.

The front office is open daily Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00pm to assist you. You can also directly email us or call 832-223-4200 during the same hours. We are happy to help!

Admin contact info (by last name alpha split):

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

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

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

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

Sandra May - GRHS Nurse (Medical/COVID questions) sandra.may@lcisd.org

GRHS Counselors: (by last name alpha split)

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

Included in this Edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• SAVE THE DATE - January 11th: 6:00 PM - Parent Course/Endorsement Information Night at GRHS! THIS IS A BIG NIGHT...don't miss it! Current 8th graders-11th graders!
• COVID PROTOCOL REMINDERS! (please read carefully)
• SMART TAG REPLACEMENT LINK
• TARDY POLICY
• FFA PORK BUTT FUNDRAISER
• NHS Induction Ceremony - January 20th
• SENIOR UPDATE EMAIL COMING TODAY TOO!
• TSIA2 - Registration Deadline - January 28th!
  
• SOFTBALL TRYOUTS - January 14th and 15th
  
• BASEBALL TRYOUTS - January 21st-24th
• ID's are mandatory EVERY DAY! You were GIFTED the FINAL ONE this past week, but moving forward they are $5 each. (NO more temporaries are being issued). If you need a NEW ID/Lanyard- you can purchase them for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15 daily. Must be visibly worn on the TOP half of your body. NO ID = NO PHONE OUT!
• Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures

GRHS Timeline for Course Selection for the 2022-23 School Year

• January 11th: 6:00 PM Parent Information Night at GRHS! This night will have LOTS of information! We will discuss graduation requirements, classes, endorsements, dual credit, AP, etc. We will also have lots of information about our CTE (Career Technology Education) classes and teachers present to answer questions. You will not want to miss this event! (CURRENT RJH 8TH GRADERS - CURRENT GRHS 11TH GRADERS)

• January 18-February 1st: Students will be going to the computer labs in their English classes to meet with counselors to input classes for next year. Counselors will be in the computer lab with students walking them through the process and answering any questions students have.

• February 3rd: Counselors will be available right outside the cafeteria during all lunches to answer any questions from students about courses.

• February 4th: The LAST day for students to enter and/or make changes to classes in Skyward for next school year. After this date, any changes will be made through their counselor.

• Starting February 7th-March 11th: Counselors will begin meeting one on one with every student about their classes for next year. This is a several week process. We start with juniors, then sophomores, and finally freshman. During this one on one meeting, counselors verify with the student the classes they chose and answer any questions they have.

Howdy INCOMING FRESHMAN Parents...

It's that time of the year. Time for your 8th grade student to pick their endorsement for High School. It's an exciting time. I know that the Reading Counselors have been amazing educating students in their science classes about endorsements and different pathways of studies. Thank you for that RJH Counselors.

What we wanted to do is offer this form below in case you had a certain question that they could not answer. Below you will see links to a form that you can fill out and we can send back an answer to your question or concern. Please click on the link below that goes with your last name. Our counseling staff at GR see's students based on their LAST NAME, so make sure you are looking at that in the links below.

Please click the corresponding link below if you would like to ask your student's GRHS counselor a question about Endorsements/Courses:

If Your LAST NAME STARTS WITH (A-DAN) Click link Below

• https://form.jotform.com/GRHS/endorsement--course-questions-a-dan

If Your LAST NAME STARTS WITH (DAO-HOU) Click link Below

• https://form.jotform.com/GRHS/endorsement--course-questions-dao-h

If Your LAST NAME STARTS WITH (HOV-MOM) Click Link Below

• https://form.jotform.com/GRHS/endorsement--course-questions-hov-m

If Your LAST NAME STARTS WITH (MON-SAC) Click Link Below

• https://form.jotform.com/GRHS/endorsement-courses-MON-SAC

If Your LAST NAME STARTS WITH (SAD-Z) Click Link Below

• https://form.jotform.com/GRHS/endorsement--course-questions-sad-z

JOIN GRHS COUNSELORS FOR OUR PARENT REGISTRATION night on January 11th at 6:00pm in the GR Auditorium!

They will go over:

• endorsements,
• classes/courses we offer,
• career plans,
• and just talk about high school life.

We will also have teachers in all endorsements areas there to answer questions, and tell you all they have to offer in their classes. It will be a wealth of information. It's something you don't want to miss and we hope to see you there.

If your student test positive for COVID-19 please follow the steps below ASAP to notify the campus and we will be getting back with you within a day with the next steps to keep your student as connected to learning during this temporary quarantine period.

*They will STILL have FULL access to their Teacher's Canvas pages (where notes and/or PowerPoint will be posted after it is taught that day) and a zoom link to access the designated "REMOTE CONFERENCING TEACHER" (Ms. Yvonne Miller-Jones) to help assist them during this temporary period.

TWO PEOPLE THAT NEED TO BE EMAILED IMMEDIATELY:

1. GRHS Nurse - Sandra May sandra.may@lcisd.org
2. Your student's Assistant Principal (listed below by last name alpha split)

Admin contact info (by last name alpha split):

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

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

Marquesha Coy - Assisitant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

In the email please include:

1. Student Name
2. Grade Level
3. Student ID
4. Date of Confirmed POSITIVE

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS ABOVE OUR GRHS "REMOTE CONFERENCING TEACHER" WILL BE EMAILING YOU AND YOUR STUDENT WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS WITH HOW YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH THIS TEMPORARY PERIOD.

Here is her contact info, in case you have further questions.

Yvonne Miller-Jones Yvonne.millerjones@lcisd.org

Our 224-page book, themed “Time Flies at the Ranch” will chronicle Longhorn Life at GRHS for the ’21-’22 school year and will be a valued keepsake for years to come. Remember: the sooner you order, the better the price!

Use this link to go directly to the Balfour.com website and start shopping! https://www.balfour.com/yearbooks

Once there, order the book, any accessories you’d like, and even a SENIOR Tribute Ad for that special C/O 2022 grad!

Get yours TODAY!

Tuesday, December 7th be on the lookout for a Skyward email from the 2022 Legacy Yearbook staff!

We’re seeking Senior Quotes and Senior Superlatives for our yearbook pages. A Senior Quote is simply that: A short, memorable quote that you like or use. A Senior Superlative is naming a fellow senior as best dressed, nicest smile, most likely to be late for graduation, etc. We’ll tally up the results and print what we can in the 2022 yearbook.

You may respond anytime via email between Tuesday, December 7th and Friday, January 7th, 2022! Good luck, we can’t wait to see what you have to say!

• No ID = NO PHONE USE (even at lunch) If you refuse to put them up, it's a write up.
• Phones must be put away at all times in the classrooms, unless there is an instruction purpose GIVEN by the teacher and the sign is on GREEN. If you refuse to follow this, it will be a write up.
• Ignoring teachers/staff when they are asking you to put on ID or to put your phone up will be a write up. (That's just disrespect)
• In the hallways without an ID AND a pass during class time, will be a write up. Parents- if you wonder why grades are slipping...it's their personal devices and lack of urgency to participate in class.
• Instigating, participating, or videoing an altercation (regardless of how small) will be a write up. If you are part of a fight, you will be placed at ALC.

Let me say...that you are BETTER than this, but the lack of respect (post COVID) that many are showing is not fair to the MAJORITY of our Longhorns and Staff that are here putting in the work each and every day. Do better...because you ARE better!

• LANYARDS W/GRHS ISSUED ID - ALL GRHS STUDENTS SHOULD NOW HAVE AN ID AND LANYARD AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE WEARING IT 100% OF THE TIME INSIDE OUR BUILDING!
• NEED A NEW LANYARD/ID BRING $5 to the library between 8:00-8:15am!
• GRHS ID's must be VISIBLY WORN on the TOP half of your body. If you refuse, you will have disciplinary consequences. NO more temporaries will be given out.

SAFETY IS KEY! Being responsible for 2645 students is a big job, and I need for all GRHS staff to be able to identify and assist students quickly. Thanks for following this rule.

The 2022 GRHS Legacy Yearbook is on sale now! Go to Balfour.com, enter George Ranch HS in the Search Bar on top and click on the yearbook below. You may order the book, any accessories you’d like and even order a Senior Tribute Ad for your CO2022 grad right from the website. Payment is secure on the Balfour.com website and the book will be delivered to your student next May at The Ranch.

Remember Longhorns, the earlier you order the better the price of the book! Order today!

Questions? Get in touch with Mr. Terrando at 832.223.4236 or via email at thomas.terrando@lcisd.org.

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Request

If you are needing to request a verification of enrollment (VOE), to obtain a student permit or license, please email Mrs. Lujan at blujan@lcisd.org

In the email request, please include student's id number. Please note that it takes 1 business day to process VOE request.

Please note that VOE expires 30 days after it is signed.

Child Support/ Verification of Enrollment Letter

If you are needing to request a VOE letter for child support, please email Mrs. Hall at rhall@lcisd.org

This letter will list the student's expected graduation date and confirm the student is currently enrolled.

Please note that it takes 1 business day to process VOE letter request.

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

Brian Forshee - Associate Principal bforshee@lcisd.org

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

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

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

Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator (athletic concerns/questions) ncavallo@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 within 24 business hours. From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our GRHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns. (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

Lauren Ford - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- lauren.ford@lcisd.org

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

Girls Basketball had a solid win tonight vs Ft Bend Travis. Varsity girls won 50-43. Leslie Forun lead the team with 24 points, and Savannah Velazquez followed 15 points. The Longhorns are 3-1 in district play. JV girls came back to win 43-38. Leading scorers were Tiffany Nyguen 16 points and Dumebi with 13 points. Freshman dominated again to win 57-24. Leading scorers were Autumn Coonfield 22 points, Vashti Pollard, 12 and Elle Collins with 10.

The George Ranch Freshman A Team beat Austin High School 59-54 on Saturday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Tyler Collins and Gabriel Mahonwu with 14 points each. Defensively, Dillon Lane played a great game. The George Ranch Longhorns and the Ridge Point Panthers will face off on Wednesday at home. The George Ranch Freshman B Team beat Austin High School 40-27 on Saturday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Moses Obanla with 8 points. Defensively, Matthew Joseph played a great game. The George Ranch Longhorns and the Ridge Point Panthers will face off on Wednesday at home. The George Ranch JV A Team lost a tough battle 40-51 against Austin High School. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Braden Cain with 10 points. The George Ranch Longhorns and the Ridge Point Panthers will face off on Wednesday at home. The George Ranch Varsity Team beat Austin High School 64-59 on Saturday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Liam Dawdy with 13 points and Chidi Chiakwelu with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Defensively, EJ Howard played a great game with 2 steals and several assists. The George Ranch Longhorns and the Ridge Point Panthers will face off on Wednesday at home.

The Boys JV soccer team took home the hardware From the Alief Tournament this past weekend. The final game took place Saturday against Fort Bend Austin. Needing a victory the Horns took the contest 5-1. Goals were scored by Yoma Abobo (2), Rodrigo Zabaneh, Juan Avalos, and Tamah Chi. Game 1: GR 2 - Hastings 2 -Goals: Rodrigo Zabaneh & Yoma Abobo Game 2: GR 4 - Lamar Consolidated 3 -Goals: Rodrigo Zabaneh, Yoma Abobo, Tamah Chi, & Brody Lipanek. Friday 1/7: The JV Boys Soccer team took on the Lamar Consolidated Mustangs Friday night in their second game of the Alief Tournament. The Horns won 4-3 with goals coming from Rodrigo Zabaneh, Yoma Abobo, Tamah Chi, & Brody Lipanek. 1/6: The Longhorns took on the Hastings Bears Thursday Night in the first game of the Alief Tournament. The score ended up tied 2-2 with goals from Rodrigo Zabaneh & Yoma Abobo.

This past weekend, boys soccer participated in the Alien tournament with courage and dignity. We could be not be more proud of these students athletes. Jva was victorious in taking home the trophy finishing 1st place in their bracket. Goals were well distributed and everyone contributed to the amazing outcome. Variety took second place losing to Austin in a 4-3 thriller. Down 4-0 at half our horns fought back in the second half with 3 goals. With an outstanding penalty save by Gregor Jones, and a tremendous team effort and resolve. We could not be more proud of these student athletes. Armani Obasi would finishing as player of the tournament. Come cheer your horns on as we prepare for district. The beautiful game.

The girls soccer hosted Westside Tuesday in the first official game of the season. The JV team secured a solid win defeating the Wolves 3-0. Savannah Agudelo, Laila McCloud and Arantxa Zubillaga all scored goals for the Longhorns Kelly Powell assisted 2 goals with Arantxa providing 1. The Varsity team followed suit by a solid 5-1 win. Taylor Holcombe scored 2 goals, Annie Schoditsch, Haley Moffett and Brynn Johnson all scoring 1. Emma Garza, Marlee Mendoza, Marcela Martinez and Kacey Elhen all provided assist on the game. The girls compete in the Waller Classic this weekend.

The Girls Soccer Team completed in the 36 team tournament in this weekend. The girls opened up pool play against a solid Klein Cain team and came up short dropping the game 0-1. The girls fought hard in their second game of the day against a talented Cy Ranch team but despite their effort they came up short losing 0-2. The girls rallied back on Friday night against to defeat the Aldine Mustangs 6-0. Emma Garza lead the scoring with 2 goals with Brynn Johnson, Taylor Holcombe, Marcela Martinez and Erica Phelan all scoring 1 goal each. Kristen Moore, Marcela Martinez, Marlee Mendoza, Kacey Elhen, Mia Edwards and Mea Daul all added assist on the game, with Mackenzie Smith keeping the net clean in the goal. The girls will travel to Stratford on Tuesday night to take on the Lady Spartans.