Granger School Weekly Newsletter
May 17-21, 2021
Planning Ahead/Friendly Reminders
May 19 Award assembly JH 6pm HS 7pm
May 19 Granger Food Pantry @ Catholic DPC Building 12-2pm
May 20 Kindergarten Graduation 1:00
May 25 Elementary Fun Day for the Badge Earners
May 28 High School Graduation 7pm-8pm
June 1-17 Summer School
Friendly Reminders:
Please return HOT SPOTS, laptops w/charger, calculator, and library books!
Summer Counseling Resources Available
Pediatric Psychotherapy Associates (multiple clinicians)
http://www.pediatricpsychotherapyrr.com/home
Offers court-mandated services
Dannie Volek, Cross Point Counseling
http://www.cross-pointcounseling.com/
Cherlyn Walker (home-based counseling or telehealth)
Charlotte Crary, Crary Counseling
https://www.crarycounseling.com/
Bolivar Aguirre, Buena Vista Counseling
https://www.buenavistacounseling.com/
Vanessa with Buena Vista also does parent coaching.
Mark Bolin, Bolin Counseling Services
Elizabeth Alegria, Gramercy Speciality Clinic (Round Rock location)
https://www.gramercyclinic.com/
*PLEASE return library books. The average cost to replace a book is $15, sometimes more, for each book borrowed. This hurts students when resources are taken from them.
*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 $30 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.
Menu
Tuesday: Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Chicken Spaghetti
Friday: Cheeseburger or PB & J
NEXT WEEK:
Monday: Hot Dog
Tues.-Thurs.: Manager's Choice
Riddles
A: Seven has two syllables and the other numbers only have one syllable.
Gather it up!
Library Books or Replacement Cost
Laptops with chargers ($30 charger replacement fee)
Calculators ($110 lost/damaged replacement cost)
Lunch Bills
Athletic Equipment
Band Equipment
Extracurricular/FCCLA/Organizational Dues
Teacher Borrowed Items
Lion Football Youth Camp
Dates: July 26th-28th
Time: 9:00am - 10:30 pm
Payment due on arrival.
Please make checks out to Granger Football.
Preregistration open. Submit form to a Teacher/High School office for a seat.
Granger Lady Lions Softball Camp
Dates: June 7-9
Cost: $35 checks payable to Granger Softball
Return forms to Coach Fudge or School office
Remember to bring: bat, glove, helmet, suncreen, water bottle, and cap.
Awards will be presented on Wednesday.
Granger Lion Baseball Camp
· June 1st – June 3rd for In-Coming 1st – 9th Graders.
· 9:00 – 11:00 at Granger Lion Baseball Field
· Cost $35 (Make check payable to: Granger Baseball)
o Return to School Office or Registration First Day of Camp.
· Campers are given Prizes (Jerseys, Caps, Balls, etc)
· Camp with Less than 10 Participants will be cancelled.
· Remember to bring Bat, Glove, Sunscreen, Water Bottle, and Cap.
Laptop Return Schedule for Grade 5-12
COME TO SCHOOL WITH A FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP TO HAVE LAPTOPS 90% TO FULLY CHARGED WHEN TURNED IN! THANK YOU!
Seniors: When done testing.
Wednesday, May 26
1:00-1:50 1st period-6th graders return
1:54-2:44 2nd period-5th graders return
2:48-3:40 3rd period-7th graders return
Thursday, May 27
8:00-8:50 4th period-8th grade will return
8:54-9:44 5th period-9th grade will return
9:48-10:38 6th period-10th grade will return
10:42-11:32 7th period-11th grade will return
Please check and report any of the following issues:
Dents/cracked corners/case lining coming off
Missing keys
Do all the keys work
Charging ports work
Headphone works
Busted Screen
Scratched screen
Camera works
Battery charges
The Charger: frayed, exposed wires, missing wall adaptor cord piece
The Calculator: buttons don't work, spots on screen, won't update
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK LOST AND FOUND!
Schedules
New Bell Schedule
Granger High School Bell Schedule
Tardy Bell Rings at 7:50
1st Period 8:00-8:50
2nd Period 8:54-9:44
3rd Period 9:48-10:38
4th Period 10:42-11:32
5th Period 11:36-12:26
Lunch 12:26-12:56
6th Period 1:00-1:50
7th Period 1:54-2:44
8th Period 2:48-3:40
Granger Jr. High Bell Schedule
Tardy Bell Rings at 7:50
1st Period 8:00-8:50
2nd Period 8:54-9:44
3rd Period 9:48-10:38
4th Period 10:42-11:32
Lunch 11:32-12:02
5th Period 12:06-12:56
6th Period 1:00-1:50
7th Period 1:54-2:44
8th Period 2:48-3:40
Elementary Lunch
Pk-1st 10:30-11:00
2nd-4th 11:00-11:30
5th 11:32-12:02
Jr. High 11:32-12:02
High School 12:26-12:56
LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE: Last week of fixed schedule.
Monday
8:54-9:44 Steffek
1:00:1:50 Horak
Tuesday
8:54-9:44 Repa
1:00-1:50 Mr. Irisawa
2:40-3:10 Mrs. Irisawa
Wednesday
8:54-9:44 Vanek
1:00-1:50 Michalik
Thursday
8:54-9:44 Marek
1:05-1:50 Sessums
Friday
8:54-9:44 Chapman
1:00-1:50 Ivicic
2:28-3:40 Ms. Kubacak
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.
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
EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
(EVEN THE LAST DAY!)