Granger School Weekly Newsletter
January 22-26, 2024
Planning Ahead
PLEASE ASK YOUR STUDENT IF THEY HAVE OVERDUE BOOKS AND HAVE THEM TURN THEM IN PLEASE.
GRADES 5-8 WILL BE CHECKING OUT BOOKS THIS WEEK.
FIFTH GRADE PARENTS: LOTS OF OVERDUES! PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT TO RETURN THEIR LIBRARY BOOKS. THANK YOU!
Feb. 1 Senior Yearbook Ads Due
Feb. 5th Play it Safe Parent Preview 5:15
Feb. 5th 100th Day of School
Feb. 7 High School Athletics Signing Ceremony 2:45 p.m.
Feb. 7 School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 9 Student Holiday
Feb. 14 Valentine's Day
Feb. 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb. 19 Early Release/Parent Conferences
Feb. 23 School Holiday/No School
March 6 HS OAP in Temple
March 11-15 Spring Break
March 18 Student Holiday/No School
March 29 School Holiday/No School
May 15 TSIA Testing Any 10-12 who would like to retake
June 5 TSIA Testing Any 10-12 who would like to retake
Permissions Please
-Play it Safe Parent Preview Night February 5th @ 5:15pm (during PTA meeting)
-Play it Safe student permission forms are going home this week for elementary and secondary.
-Parents must opt in or out.
-Please return permission forms into Mrs. Hughes or Mrs. Hewtty.
Band News
Congratulations to Luke Stefek- High Schhol Symphonic Honor Band, Lola Finch and Cody Rohan - High School Concert Band, and Rylee Irisawa Middle School Symphonic Honor Band. Great job representing Granger ISD Saturday!
Wise Words
Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something. - Plato
For a Smile
Q: Why couldn't the sunflower ride its bike?
A: It lost its petals.
I wanted to buy some camo pants, but couldn't find any.
Did you know?
MENU
*NO FOOD ITEMS MAY BE CHARGED THIS YEAR. CASH OR PREPAID ACCOUNT ACCEPTED.
*MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON AVAILABLITY.
MONDAY, JAN 22
Breakfast
Oatmeal w/Toast Parfait w/Fruit Variety of Cereal Fruit Juice/MilkLunch
Chicken Noodle Soup Grilled Cheese Chips Fruit/Cookie Salad Bar MilkTUESDAY, JAN 23
Breakfast
Waffles Parfait w/Fruit Variety of Cereal Fruit Juice/MilkLunch
Nachos w/Meat Beef Enchiladas 9-12 Rice/Beans/Tossed Salad Fruit Salad Bar MilkWEDNESDAY, JAN 24
Breakfast
Sausage Biscuit Parfait w/Fruit Variety of Cereal Fruit Juice/MilkLunch
Pizza Wings 9-12 Corn on the Cob Fresh Veggies Fruit/Cookie Salad Bar MilkTHURSDAY, JAN 25
Breakfast
Cinnamon Roll Parfait w/Fruit Variety of Cereal Fruit Juice/MilkLunch
Chef Boyardee Ravioli Lasagna 9-12 Breadstick Green Beans/Tossed Salad Fruit Salad bar MilkFRIDAY, JAN 26
Breakfast
Breakfast Taco Parfait w/Fruit Variety of Cereal Fruit Juice/MilkLunch
BBQ Rib on a Roll Pull Pork Sandwich 9-12 Chili Beans/Chips Fruit Salad Bar MilkWEATHER OUTLOOK
Warning: The forecast is fickle and subject to change on a whim.
Celebrating 21 Years of Dedication: A Remarkable Journey with Granger ISD
In an era where commitment to education is crucial, Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter stands as a shining example of unwavering dedication. With a celebrated career spanning 21 years, she has played an integral role in shaping the educational landscape of Granger ISD. The journey began in 2002 when Mrs. Carpenter first joined Granger ISD. She has been a dedicated substitute as well as a paraprofessional in the Pre-K classroom. Since then, she has become an indispensable part of the school community, leaving an indelible mark on countless students and colleagues alike.
As Mrs. Carpenter embarks on a well-deserved retirement, she leaves behind a legacy of dedication,
compassion, and a genuine love for education. The entire Granger ISD community extends heartfelt
congratulations and wishes her the very best in this new chapter of her life.
Granger ISD celebrates Mrs. Carpenters remarkable 21-year journey and wishes her a fulfilling and joyous retirement.
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
Our School Board Rocks!
Lost and Found
Brrr! It's cold outside! Lost coats are ready to keep their child warm! Also, hats, gloves, jewelry, and hair accessories are missing their owners!
In Every Issue
Cafeteria opens by 7:15 am.
Elementary teachers start picking up their classes at 7:40.
The first bell rings at 7:45.
Tardy bell is at 7:50.
Students arriving after 7:50 must be escorted inside by parents.
Thank you for helping your child arrive early enough to eat breakfast and for helping us start class on time!
School Hours: M-Th 7:50-3:30 Friday 7:50-3:00
Elementary Dismissal: M-Th 3:20 Friday 3:00
Secondary Dismissal: M-Th 3:30 Friday 3:00
*Schedules/Events are subject to change.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!
Bus Schedule
Morning Pickup: Between 6:45 am and 7:25 am.
Afternoon Routes: Depart campus at 3:40 pm.
NEW ROUTE-RV Park/Town (West Side Only)- Bus 24, Mrs. Burton
NW Quadrant – Bus 23, Mr. Matta
NE Quadrant – Bus 18, Mr. Frank
SW Quadrant – Bus 22, Mr. Holubec
SE Quadrant – Bus 16, Mr. Valdez
All routes should be at school by 7:30 am
Lunch Schedule:
PreK 10:35-11:05
K 10:45-11:15
1st & 2nd 10:55-11:25
3rd 11:15-11:45
4th 11:05-11:35
5th 11:20-11:50
JH 11:40-12:10
HS 12:30-1:00
LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Hours 8:00am-4:00pm
Closed for Lunch 11:00-11:30
Library Flex Schedule: 5th-12th Grades
Elementary Fixed Library Schedule:
Monday:
Tobler
Irisawa
Tuesday:
Timmins
Gonzales
Hamline/Valdez
Wednesday
Michalik
Ivicic
Vanek
Repa
Thursday
Sessums
Gaswint
Friday
Ging
Miller
Ramirez
Dyslexia Handbook
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/texas-dyslexia-handbook-2021.pdf
Application for Talking Book Services
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/application/index.html
Class Sponsors
Seniors: Jolene Volek, Margie Burton, Shelby Johnson, Tony Matta, Rilae Crow, Kendell Cotten, Kyle Mikat
Juniors: Brent Holubec, Chaston Kubacak, Jennifer Lane, Pansy Cornett, Eric Johnson, Kenzie Thomas, Sara Cooper, Peyton Rathke
Sophomores: Tracy Terry, Quinlan Kubacak, Ryan Gonzales, Brenten Drummond, Erica Pavliska, Pedro Rivera, Eliya Irisawa, Leslie Finch
Freshmen: Karen Laurenzi, Lyndsey Reed, Kody Kuhl, Stacia Hamline, Tim Pukys, Ernest Valdez, Amanda Rusche, Jessica Maughan
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent: Jeni Neatherlin
HS/JH Principal: Shane Wagner
Elementary Principal: Jennifer Cundieff
Athletic Director: Stephen Brosch
Director of Federal Programs: Amber Thorsen
Director of Accountability, Testing & Curriculum: Tawnya Shirocky
Technology Director: Seth Terry
Director of Maintenance & Operations: Mike Abbott
School Board Members
Daryl J. Stefek, President
Jeanette Welles, Vice President
Kelli Hutka, Secretary
Maggie Smith, Board Member
Jason Huf, Board Member
Josh Richter, Board Member
Mark Harwell, Board Member
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