Granger School Weekly Newsletter
March 5-9, 2018
Owning Up - Day 1
Next Week:
Day Two Lesson: Just Kidding: Why are we really laughing? Clarifying the difference between harmless teasing and using that term as a cover to get away with hurting people.
Don't Mark Me
In addition to the program Owning Up: A Culture of Dignity, another program about bullying/suicide prevention will being given Thursday, March 8, for 3-8th grade. Presenter Deputy Paul Leal of Williamson County Constables Office warns he will take them on an emotional roller coaster about how we treat each other. The school counselors will be available if they are needed.
Presentation Times:
3-4th: 1:00 pm
5-6th: 2:00 pm
7-8th: 12:06 pm - after lunch
In the beginning..
Teacher Expectations
(Forgive the faint images, as they were projected on the wall as a wonderful reminder for the students.)
What Students Expect From Each Other
Quote of the Week
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
March 5 FFA Meeting 7:00
Kona Ice fundraiser after school Tuesday by tennis courts! YUM!
Early Release Friday 1:00 - End of nine weeks
March 6 Junior High Band Bastrop HS UIL Region
March 8 OAP in Cameron
March 8 Don't Mark Me Presentation
March 8 Athletic Booster Club Meeting 6:00
Spring Break March 12-16, 2018
March 20 High School Academic UIL Writing/Journalism Meet in Thrall
March 23 Academic UIL (Mathematics, Number Sense, Calculators, Social Studies, and Science) at Blinn College in Brenham.
Planning Ahead
3rd grade mock staar tests:
Math-April 10
Reading-April 11
April 4-7 FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Dallas
Sat., April 7 City Wide Garage Sale
April 17 High School Band @Bastrop HS UIL Region 18/26 High School Concert and Sight-Reading Competition.
Don't forget:
*Instagram: Follow the school yearbook @ grangerlionsyearbook
*Students have access to eBooks! https://wbb38820.follettshelf.com/shelf/servlet/presentshelfform.do?site=38820
The 3rd 9 weeks Box Tops Collection date is Friday, March 9th.
Menu
Tuesday: BBQ Beef
Wednesday: cheese pizza
Thursday: chicken quesadilla
Friday: chicken burger
Your 2018-19 Varsity Cheer Squad
Kylie Cruse
Melaine Hernandez
Erin Kirkwood
Alyssa Mitchell
Caitlyn Murrah
Callie Rodriguez
Faith Scruggs
Mikayla Shrhak
Ashlynn Sims
Haley Smith
Cheer Coaches:
Jennifer Lane
Carol Samaniego
LOL
One says to the other: "Funny, I smell carrots too."
Shout Out!
100th Day Balloons Found!
In Case You Haven't Heard...
The Granger Band students earned a total of 23 medals at solo competitions!
Congratulations to the students and Mr. Davidson! ***You guys rock!***
At the UIL Solo Competition at Hendrickson HS in Pflugerville:
Class 2 Solos
Division 1: Superior Rating: Bruce Lay (10) French Horn Solo, Lee Ryder (11) Tuba Solo, and Caleb Filla (11) Tuba Solo. Division 2: Excellent Rating: Jamie Pustejovsky (11) Flute Solo, William Kaminkow (10) Trumpet Solo
Class 3 Solos
Division 2: Excellent Rating: Alondra Castro (9) Baritone Saxophone Solo, John Myers (9) Trumpet Solo.
At the Riesel Solo and Ensemble Competition in Reisel, TX:
High School:
Division 1: Superior Rating: William Jones (10) Clarinet Solo, Rhiana Crowley (10) Alto Saxophone Solo, Tyler Tatro (8) Euphonium Solo, Adam Khan (8) Euphonium Solo, Deacon Kuecker (8) Snare Drum Solo.
6th Grade Beginner Band:
Division 1: Superior Rating:
Clarinet: Kenlea DeMoss, Hope Scruggs, Jaila Rollie, Mireyah Luna, Nathan LaFave
Alto Saxophone: Nathan Lafave
Trumpet: Zoie Robles, Clarissa Miller, Ryder Orton
Trombone: Kadn Willis, Joseph Campos, Ronnie Hurtado, Conner Grantham
Euphonium: Thomas Youngblood, Payton Filla
Tuba: Victor Godinez
Division 2: Excellent Rating
Preslie Juranek (Flute) and Isaac Lizardo (Trumpet)
Wearing Red for Heart Health Awareness
Classes pictured below.
Mrs. Ivicic's Third Grade Class
Mrs. Michalik's Fourth Grade Class
Repeats Worth Repeating
Raising Fundraiser Awareness
FCCLA selling $1 variety bars, and $2 Mint Meltaway, $2 Caramel Swirl and $2 Chocolate Almond candy bars.
*Senior Class Kona Ice Sales are 3/6, 4/3. All of these are the first Tuesdays. Time: 3:00-5:00
Yearbook sales form now available in library and elementary foyer.
***Want your student to have a special spot highlighted in the yearbook? Ads are for sale, but priceless memories preserved!
1/8 page for $6
1/4 for $13
1/2 for $25
Full for $50
*Ongoing Fundraiser: SHOPPING! www.SchoolStore.com
School name: Granger School
School ID#: 192787
+++Family Book Store on home page and Caring for Classrooms donations count towards student's earning prizes. Merchants purchases raise money for the entire school but will not count for student's Prize Thermometer. All proceeds benefit the school.
Happy Birthday!
March
Donna Griffis 4
Andrea Dolan 6
Michael Abbott 11
Margaret Vrana 15
Tiffany Michalik 16
Jennifer Rhoades 18
Frank Rivera 20
Tracie Niskern 21
Ernest Valdez 21
Brent Holubec 23
Elizabeth Lewis 28
Schedules
Third Grade Mock STAAR Tests
Math-April 10
Reading-April 11
Renaissance Testing Dates (Reading & Math Progress Monitoring)
4th Nine Weeks 03/05/2018- 03/30/2018
End of Year 04/23/2018 - 05/11/2018
STAAR, EOC, and Finals Testing Dates:
Feb. 26 - April 4 - TELPAS
April 10 - Grade 4 & 7 Writing, Grade 5 & 8 Math, English I EOC
April 11- Grade 5 & 8 Reading
April 12 - English II EOC
May 8-10 - High School EOC: Algebra (5/8), Biology (5/9), US History (5/10)
May 14 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Math, 5th & 8th Math Retest
May 15 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Reading, 5th & 8th Reading Retest
May 16 - Grade 5, 8 Science
May 17 - Grade 8 Social Studies
May 22-24 Finals Week
UIL
HS OAP District March 8th
HS OAP Bi-District March 21st
High School Academic UIL Writing/Journalism Meet - March 20th in Thrall
Academic UIL (Mathematics, Number Sense, Calculators, Social Studies, and Science) Meet - March 23rd at Blinn College in Brenham.
Sports Schedules
~Your invited to the sporting events and to share the excitement and support for the hard working Granger ISD Students and Coaches!~
Boys Basketball
March 8-10 State Tourney vs San Antonio
Tennis
Fri. March 9 Cameron V 8am
Thurs. March 22 Taylor JV 8am
Friday March 23 Taylor V 8am
Wed. March 28 Academy V 8am
Mon. April 9 District V Thrall 8am
Tues. April 10 District JV Thrall 8am
Wed.-Thurs. April 18-19 Regional - Corpus Christi 8am
Thurs.-Fri. May 17-18 State Texas A&M 8am
Track
Thurs. March 8 Thrall Tiger Relays
+++Thurs. March 15 Chilton Pirate Relays #1- during Spring Break!+++
Thurs. March 22 Bruceville-Eddie Relays
Thurs. March 29 Chilton Pirate Relays
Wed. April 4 District Track Meet at Holland
Wed. April 16 Area Track Meet
April 27-28 regional Track Meet at A&M
May 11-12 State Track Meet at UT
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
The end is nearer than you think:
Students & Parents: Please be sure you/your student does not have any unfulfilled obligations. It's not nagging, really. It is a gentle reminder to avoid unnecessary surprises.
Possible obligations: laptop insurance, bills carried over from last year, lunch bill, lost books or other borrowed items, FCCLA fees, club dues, athletic dues. Your understanding is appreciated.
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