Granger School Weekly Newsletter
October 14-18, 2019
Quick Reminder/Planning Ahead
Oct. 16 Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT
Oct. 16 NHS meeting during advisory
Oct. 17 Pep rally
Oct. 18 Early Release 1:00 pm
Oct. 18 Kona Ice 1:00-3:00 pm
Oct. 23 8th grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9
Planning Ahead:
1st Wednesday of every month: Monthly Morning Meetups with Mr. Abbott and Dr. Resla 8-9am in the student center
Nov. 11-15 Scholastic Book Fair
Nov. 14 Board Meeting 6:30 in Student Center
Nov. 15 Elementary Fire Safety Presentation 8:30-9:30 am
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25-29
Dec. 4 UIL Elementary Writing/Speaking in Holland
Dec. 5 Senior Pictures in student center
Gifted & Talented Nominations due Dec. 20
Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan. 7 (for students)
October Monthly Character Theme
Responsibility - I am responsible for my thoughts, words and actions. I am accountable for my choices. People can depend on me to honor my commitments and follow through on my obligations.
Friendly Reminder: All students in grades 7-12 have laptop dues of $35 for the 2019-20 school year. Please pay in the library. Checks can be made out to GISD.
Menu
Tuesday: Chicken Cripitos
Wednesday: Hot Pocket
Thursday: Chicken Spaghetti
Friday: Crispy Chicken Burger
Riddle Me This
Answer: All of them are girls.
4-H
If you see these students...
Zach Cabello
Nathan Tucker
Destiny Sessions
Elizabeth Martinez
Reaching for Reading Goals
First and second graders have their own cool prize box to pick from after every three points earned. For these beginning readers it will be a slow start, but as their skills grow, so will their confidence!
Go Roaring Readers! You got this!
Keeping Safe
Nominations please!
Helpful videos to guide you through the financial aid process for college after high school!
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
Schedules
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Elementary Awards Dates
1st 9 weeks, 1st semester Friday, October 25, 2019
2nd 9 weeks, 1st semester Friday, January 10, 2020
3rd 9 weeks, 2nd semester Friday, March 20, 2020
4th 9 weeks, 2nd semester Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Testing:
Oct. 16 Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT
Oct. 23 8th grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9
Renaissance Universal Screening
Sept. 23-27 Reading BOY
Sept. 30-Oct.4: Math BOY
Jan. 13-17 Reading MOY
Jan. 20-24 Math MOY
April 6-10 Reading EOY
April 13-17 Math EOY
STAAR Testing
STAAR EOC December Retakes:
Eng I – Dec 10
Algebra – Dec 11
Eng II and Bio – Dec 12
STAAR Spring Dates:
ENG I – April 7
4th/7th Writing – April 7
5th/8th Math – April 7
5th/8th Reading – April 8
ENG 2 – April 8
ALG 1 – May
BIO – May
US Hist – May
8th Science – May 7
8th Social Studies – May 8
3rd/4th/6th/7th Math, 5th/8th Retake – May 12
3rd/4th/6th/7th Reading, 5th/8th Retake – May 13
5th Science – May 14
Secondary Bell Schedule
Jr. High Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:46
2nd 8:50-9:36
3rd 9:40-10:26
4th 10:30-11:16
Lunch 11:16-11:46
5th 11:50-12:36
6th 12:40-1:26
7th1:30-2:16
Advisory 2:20-2:50
8th 2:54-3:40
High School Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:46
2nd 8:50-9:36
3rd 9:40-10:26
4th 10:30-11:16
5th 11:20-12:06
Lunch 12:06-12:36
6th 12:40-1:26
7th 1:30-2:16
Advisory 2:20-2:50
8th 2:54-3:40
LUNCH TIMES
· Pre K 10:25 – 10:55
· Kinder – 1st 10:30 – 11:00
· 2nd-3rd 10:35 – 11:05
· 4th 10:40 - 11:10
· 5th 11:10 - 11:40
· 6th - 8th 11:16 – 11:46
· 9th - 12th 12:06 - 12:36
2019-20 LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE
Monday
8:50-9:36 Ivicic
12:40-1:26 Mr. Irisawa 3B
Tuesday
8:50-9:36 Chapman
12:40-2:50 5th Grade Classes
2:50-3:20 Pre-K
Wednesday
8:50-9:36 Steffek
12:40-1:26 Marek
Thursday
8:50-9:36 Repa
12:40-1:26 Michalik
1:30-2:16 Lewis 3A
Friday
12:40-1:26 Vanek
1:30-2:16 Sessums
Ninth grade every other Friday during 2nd, 4th, 7th Periods
Monthly Character Development Themes:
October: Responsibility
November: Respect
December: Friendship
January: Perseverance
February: Honesty
March: Self-Discipline
April: Leadership
Helpful Links:
Academic Counseling Service link: https://www.grangerisd.net/79539_2
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: https://www.arbookfind.com
Granger ISD
Email: dgriffis@granger.txed.net
Website: granger.isd.net
Location: 300 North Colorado, Granger, TX, USA
Phone: 512-859-1671
Facebook: facebook.com/grangerisd
Twitter: @Granger_Lions