Granger School Weekly Newsletter
April 2-6, 2018
Culture of Dignity: Lesson 4
The Power of Gossip
Objective:
Define gossip, venting, and stereotype. Understand why gossip "sticks" to some more than others. Demonstrate how it affects one's decision making and behavior. Challenge the belief someone's embarrassment is acceptable entertainment.
What it means by "sticks" to some more than others: Gossip reinforced as believable because of stereotypes or social vulnerability (race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, gender expression).
Ask your student: How can you handle different gossip situations? Do you feel it is okay to have the the feelings you have, and know you can't control your immediate emotional response? Do you believe you have the right to share important experiences, but those you share it with don't need to share that information?
Challenge Yourself: Choose something you want to change about your behavior and then hold yourself accountable.
Next week: Managing Technology pg. 85
The programs credit goes to:
Book: Owning Up: Empowering Adolescents to Confront Social Cruelty, Bullying, and Injustice by Rosalind Wiseman
Interested in learning more?
Books for further research by Rosalind Wiseman:
Queen Bees & Wannabes
Masterminds & Wingmen
Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads
(AVAILABLE IN YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY!)
Website: http://culturesofdignity.com/
Quote of the Week
Menu
Tuesday: Spaghetti
Wednesday: Hot Dog w/ Chili
Thursday: Hot Pocket
Friday: Chicken Nuggets
Next Week...
Hmm...
"Saturday and Sunday."
"Why?"
"Monday through Friday are weekdays."
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
For Fun: April 7-9 Blackland Round-Up 2018 @ Holland City Park
April 9 SHAC meeting 4:00 in library
Thurs. April 12 Kindergarten pictures
April 17 High School Band in Bastrop for UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competition
April 15-17 Granger Student Council State Conference
May 11 All Library Books Due
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
Kids Say the Funniest Things
True story.
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 4/3. Time: 3:00-5:00
***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!
April
Sandi Dunn 7
Tawnya Shirocky 13
Kelly Brock 25
Dalila Rangel 26
Schedules
Third Grade Mock STAAR Tests
Math-April 10
Reading-April 11
Renaissance Testing Dates (Reading & Math Progress Monitoring)
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
Sports Schedules
~You are invited to the sporting events and to share the excitement and support for the hard working Granger ISD Students and Coaches!~
Tennis
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
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.
And another...
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