Granger School Weekly Newsletter
January 8-12, 2018
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Wed. Jan. 10 School Board Meeting 6:30
Thurs. Jan. 11 Cheer UIL State Spirit Competition
Mon. Jan 15 NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Jan. 18 Family Night Read-In 6:00pm-7:00pm
Sat. Jan. 27 Project Celebration Dinner Fundraiser
Mon. Jan. 29th PTO meeting in cafeteria 7:00pm
PLANNING AHEAD:
Prom will be Saturday, March 3, 2018
Don't forget:
*Instagram: Follow the school yearbook @ grangerlionsyearbook
*Students have access to eBooks! https://wbb38820.follettshelf.com/shelf/servlet/presentshelfform.do?site=38820
***Please check school website and Dojo for date and time changes, as it may not have been given at time of publication. http://www.grangerisd.net/
Growing Pains: The Short of It
With the addition of new teachers in the middle of the school year one might wonder why this decision wasn’t made at the beginning. An answer isn’t easy to put in a quick blurb, however a glimpse can. Wise planning, diligent awareness to surrounds, and statics all play a factor. There are many variables when planning the budget, and for the unpredictable. These changes are watched over the years. Examples would be student population fluctuation and building repairs. Other factors considered are growth in the city and county. (Our superintendent even attends road planning meetings.) More importantly, if we look at enrollment from as far back as 2008, it has been averagely consistent until the jump this year. Why use tax payers money on something which may, or may not, be needed?
Library Letters
The library was flanked by computer labs on each side, creating a hallway entrance to a wonderful space. (This librarian was envious. It had its own bathrooms.) Like ours, it services Pre-K-12th. However, this year was a rough start. The hurricane actually lifted the roof and set it back down, rendering the computer labs helpless. Due to the damage, the elementary books were relocated to a room in the elementary wing, which allows students to continue on their reading practice journey. Currently secondary doesn't use the original library often, but he has hopes this will change. The recovery process is a step at a time.
A picture was taken of us holding the donation check, however the image did not turn out. I will share the picture of the elementary library, as it is an awesome space. They did an outstanding job making the best of a hard situation.
My sincere thank you to all the people who participated in the Book Fair purchases/donations, allowing us to give the Woodsboro School Library $500 towards what ever needs they have. We may be a small school, but we have a big heart. You guys rock!
Another special request: Please continue to remember Woodsboro and the other towns affected by Hurricane Harvey. They have a very long road ahead of them.
Donna Griffis
GISD Library Director
Woodsboro Elementary
Woodsboro's Relocated Elementary Library
A Glimpse in Time
A new addition to the Granger School Library Yearbook Collection
The yearbook belonged to Dorothy G. Bible (Gilstrap). She and her five other siblings also attended Granger High School.
Another interesting fact about Dorothy, who was the Senior Class Vice President, is her husband was Dana X Bible, the coach responsible for starting the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition. She herself was a student of UT and Mary Hardin Baylor.
The letter from Donna, a copy of Dorothy's obituary, and the yearbook can be found in the library. Because of its precious nature, like all the yearbooks, it will be for library viewing only. Please feel free to check in at the office, then drop by the library!
Now, this is the way to get in shape...
-from book Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice: Useful Tips adn Fascinating Facts for Every Day of the Year by Editors of The Old Famer's Almanac
Raising Fundraiser Awareness
*SHAC Lion Heartbeat T-Shirt Sales - More information coming!
*Senior Class Kona Ice Sales are 3/6, 4/3. All of these are the first Tuesdays. Time: 3:00-5:00
*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!
January
Louise Thornton 10
Walt Brock 10
Marlana Sustaita 23
Eriya Irisawa 23
Lisa Repa 26
Rene Valdez 26
Janice Hajda 28
Schedules
Renaissance Testing Dates (Reading & Math Progress Monitoring)
3rd Nine Weeks 01/08/2018 - 01/26/2018
4th Nine Weeks 03/05/2018- 03/30/2018
End of Year 04/23/2018 - 05/11/2018
STAAR, EOC, and Finals Testing Dates:
April 10 & 11 4th Writing and 5th Reading and Math
May 7-11 EOC Exams
May 14 and 15 3-6 STAAR Tests
May 22-24 Finals Week
UIL
High School OAP dates are as follows:
Clinic Feb 17th
Clinic March 2nd
District March 8th
Bi-District March 21st
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
Jan. 12 Home vs Milano
Jan. 16 Home vs Thorndale
Jan. 23 @ Holland
Jan. 26 Home vs Thrall
Jan. 30 @ Milano
Feb. 2 @ Thorndale
Feb. 6 Home vs Mumford
Feb. 9 Home vs Holland
Feb. 13 @ Thrall
Feb. 19-20 Bi-District TBA
Feb. 23-24 Area TBA
Feb. 26-27 Regional Qtrs. TBA
March 1-3 Regional vs New Braunfels
March 8-10 State Tourney vs San Antonio
Girls Basketball
Jan. 9 @ Thrall
Jan. 12 Home vs Milano
Jan. 16 Home vs Thorndale
Jan. 19 @ Mumford
Jan. 23 @ Holland
Jan. 26 Home vs Thrall (Parents' Night)
Jan. 30 @ Milano
Feb. 2 @ Thorndale
Feb. 6 Home vs Mumford (Senior Night)
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
In Entertainment
Have you heard Luke Bryan's new song? Worth the time to take a listen.
Title: Most People Are Good
Link to song and interview: https://bobbybones.iheart
Quote of the Week
***Forgive Henry. He wrote this before the challenge of slow internet was invented.
Friendly Reminder
Students & Parents: Please be sure you (your student) do 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, United States
Phone: 512-859-2173
Facebook: facebook.com/grangerisd
Twitter: @granger_lions