Granger School Weekly Newsletter
November 2-6, 2020
Planning Ahead/Friendly Reminders
Nov. 2-15 Scholastic Online Book Fair
Nov. 2-6 Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving/Fall Break
Dec. 9 CALENDAR CHANGE: Full/Regular School Day
Friendly Reminders:
*Spirit Sales Fundraiser every Friday. Items $1-$2
*Regular school board meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. For information from the meetings, please refer to the school website, under Board of Trustees, then Agendas & Minutes.
*There is a $35 replacement cost for lost or damaged laptop chargers. Barcodes on school issued property must not be removed.
*All students are issued a laptop which will reflect on their library status. Students Pre-K-4th attending school on campus will keep their issued laptop in their homeroom.
Red Ribbon Week
Theme: Send your drug-free message
Tuesday - Dress as Your Future Career
Theme: Stick to Your Drug Free Future
Wednesday - Wear PJ"s
Write Out Your Drug Free Dreams
Thursday - Favorite Story Character
Live Your Drug-free Fairytale
Friday - Wear Neon
Pop Out in A Crowd, Show You Are Drug-Free
*All outfits must meet school dress code!
Why Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program.
Red Ribbon Week started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.
After his death, people started wearing red ribbons to honor Kiki’s sacrifice. Today, millions of people celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing red ribbons, participating in community anti-drug events, and pledging to live drug-free lives.
Source: https://www.justthinktwice.gov/red-ribbon-week#:~:text=Red%20Ribbon%20Week%20is%20the,he%20was%20investigating%20in%20Mexico.
Menu
Tuesday: Crispy Tacos
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Grilled Cheese
Friday: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
It's a Virtual Book Fair!
Meet us here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grangerschool
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Griffis at dgriffis@granger.txed.net
Book Fair Fun from Home!
A book with 100 pages or more.
A book about friendship.
A book you can't wait to read.
An author with the same first letter as your first name.
A graphic novel.
A book where the characters are in danger.
A historical fiction book.
Halloween Covid Style
Put the stress and worries away and celebrate, covid safe style! These guys did not disappoint. The only thing infectious were smiles and laughter!
LOST AND FOUND
Winter will be upon us officially Monday, December 21 and we already have a menagerie of coats, hats, and masks. Any of these look familiar?
Schedules
*Remember to check school website, Dojo, Email, Facebook, Twitter, and Remind for any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Virtual Pep Rally: 3:15-3:40 See school website for link https://www.grangerisd.net/
Renaissance Universal Screening
MOY 4 week testing window: January 18-February 12
EOY 4 week testing window: April 5-April 30
ASVAB Test Sept. 23rd
Secondary Bell Schedule
Jr. High Class Periods
1st 8:00-8::45
2nd 8:55-9:40
3rd 9:50-10:35
4th 10:45-11:30
Lunch 11:35-12:05
5th 12:10-12:55
6th 1:05-1:50
7th 2:00-2:45
8th 2:55-3:40
High School Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:45
2nd 8:55-9:40
3rd 9:50-10:35
4th 10:45-11:30
5th 11:40-12:25
Lunch 12:30-1:00
6th 1:05-1:50
7th 2:00-2:45
8th 2:55-3:40
LUNCH TIMES
· Pre K - 1st 10:30-10:55
· 2nd-4th 11:00-11:25
· 5th - 8th 11:35 - 12:05
· 9th - 12th 12:30-1:00
LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE
Monday
8:55-9:40 Steffek
1:05:1:50 Horak
Tuesday
8:55-9:40 Repa
1:05-1:50 Mr. Irisawa
2:40-3:10 Mrs. Irisawa
Wednesday
8:55-9:40 Vanek
1:05-1:50 Michalik
Thursday
8:55-9:40 Marek
1:05-1:50 Sessums
Friday
8:55-9:40 Chapman
1:05-1:50 Ivicic
2:55-3:40 Ms. Kubacak
School Board:
Tommy Filla, President
Timmy Tidwell, Vice President
Sandra Carpenter, Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Scott Murrah, Member
Daryl Stefek, Member
Mark Harwell, Member
Class Sponsors
Seniors:
Lyndsey Reed, Stephen Brosch, Jessica Ivicic, Eric Johnson, Alyssa Wade, Brent Holubec
Juniors:
Seth Terry, Tracy Terry, Lisa Repa, Jimmie Baker, Anissa Lopez
Sophomores:
Jordan Hafley, Tawnya Shirocky, Quinlan Kubacak, Mari Buenrostro
Freshmen:
Carol Sameniego, Cole Lowry, Jennifer Lane, Jolene Volek
Helpful Links:
Scholarships and 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
Resources and outreach available to students, teachers, and the community:
*Intervention Services: Alana Arndt 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
***Laptop Loan Agreement:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/776/laptop_loan_agreement_2.pdf
***FRIENDLY REMINDER*** There is a $35 replacement cost for lost or damaged laptop chargers. Barcodes on school issued property must not be removed.
KEEP GRANGER SAFE
Practice the Big 4 NPI's (Non-Pharmaceuticals Intervention)
1. Limit social contact and always be mindful of your distance.
2. Wash your hands all the time.
3. Wipe all touch surfaces.
4. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others.
EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
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