Granger School Weekly Newsletter
September 13-17, 2021
Planning Ahead
Sept. 13th Secondary Open House 6:00-7:30pm
Sept. 15 BATTLE OF 95 SHIRT ORDERS DUE
Sept. ASVAB Testing
Sept. 15 School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 PreK-5th Grades School Pictures
Sept. 22 6-11th Grade School Pictures
Sept. 22 : JR Class Ring Ordering
Sept. 24 Homecoming vs Bartlett
Oct. 1 PINK OUT SHIRT ORDERS DUE
Oct.18 Herff Jones will be meeting with the Seniors: Cap & Gown Order Presentation
October 25 Senior Cap & Gown Orders
Dec. 6 UIL Academics in Holland
Dec. 8 UIL Academics in Granger
Menu
Tuesday: Beef Enchiladas
Wednesday: Pepperoni Pizza
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: Pulled Pork or PB Jelly
Next Monday: Corn Dog
Riddles
A: Someone's heart.
Q: Grandpa went out for a walk and it started to rain. He didn’t bring an umbrella or a hat. His clothes got soaked, but not a hair on his head was wet. How is this possible?
A: Grandpa's bald.
Pep Rally Dress Themes
The games, dates, and themes:
- (9/16) Rosebud-Lott - "Confuse the Cougars" - Dress as twins with a pal
- (9/24) Bartlett- Homecoming Week, will be specific dress-up days
- (10/8) Milano- "Cage the Eagles." - Dress up as tourists
- (10/15) Iola- "Knock out the Bulldogs" - Wear pink for breast cancer awareness
- (10/22) Burton- "Clown on the Panthers" - Circus-themed dress up
- (10/29) Snook- "The lions are the bluejays' worst nightmare." - Wear PJs (Senior Night)
- (11/5) Somerville- "Make the Yeguas See Stars." - Wear red, white, and blue
WOW
I show compassion, sensitivity, understanding and regard for the needs and feelings of other people.
What friendship means to:
Ransom, 5th - Being kind and helpful to the person that is your friend, and if they are not your friend, you should still be respectful.
Casey, 5th - True friendship is someone that cares for you and won't hurt you.
Library Book Recommendations:
The Cool Bean by Jory John
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Homecoming Information
September 24, 2021 vs Bartlett Bulldogs
Homecoming Activities:
Granger FCCLA is hosting a Brisket Taco Plate Dinner on September 24th from 5:00-8:00pm in the cafeteria. Dinner includes 2 tacos, beans, rice and tea for $10. Desserts will be available for a donation. See an FCCLA member for tickets.
POSTER RULES • Poster must be 10x10 (color does not matter) • The poster must match the theme your class has chosen • DO NOT indicate class affiliation on poster (ie: Class of 2022, Seniors, etc.) • Please keep them school appropriate (no violence) • Posters must be hung in the cafeteria by noon on Monday, Sept 20th and removed by 8:00 am Monday, Sept. 27th
DRESS UP DAYS • Daily themes will be announced by Wednesday, Sept. 15th • Freshman Dress Up Day – Monday; Sophomore Dress Up Day – Tuesday; Junior Dress-Up Day – Wednesday; Senior Dress Up Day – Thursday • SENIORS: We will be having a drive through for your class Thursday morning • Remember, dress up must be within school dress code, no fake weapons, etc.
PARADE • We will be having a parade this year!! • When making the floats, remember that you can’t throw out anything from the float, it must still be school appropriate, and class members should wear their dress up outfits for the float (unless a nominee, cheerleader, or football player) • More details on parade to come!
FCCLA Fundraisers
Gourmet Popcorn: $3 each or 2 for $5 (all year)
Caramel
Vanilla
Kettle
White Cheddar
Salsa
Simple
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie: (all year)
Small $1
Regular $2
8x8 pan $10
9x13 pan $20
Battle of 95 shirts...ORDERS ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPT 15th.
Brisket Taco Plate for Homecoming (FCCLA members have tickets or see Ms. Baker)
$10 a ticket.
Schedules
School website link to schedules: https://www.grangerisd.net/209087_2
Doors open at 7:00 a.m.
Morning Bell rings at 7:55 a.m.
Dismissal:
PK & K @ 3:20 p.m.
Grades 1-4 @ 3:25 p.m.
Grades 5-12 @ 3:40 p.m.
Bus Schedule:
Morning Pickup: Between 6:50 a.m. and 7:20 a.m.
Afternoon Routes: Depart campus at 3:50 p.m.
Lunch Schedule:
PreK 10:40-11:15
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 11:45-12:15
HS 12:35-1:05
Library Fixed Schedule:
Monday
Mr. Irisawa 9:40-10:25
Vanek 12:20-1:05
Tuesday
Chapman 9:40-10:25
Repa 12:20-1:05
5th Grade 2:00-2:45
Wednesday
Spurbeck 9:40-10:25
Steffeck 12:20-1:05
Thursday
Michalik 9:40-10:25
Marek 12:20-1:05
Pre-K 2:00-2:45
Friday
Sessums 9:40-10:25
Ivicic 12:20-1:05
5th Grade 2:00-2:45
Testing: Tentative Testing Dates
ASVAB
September 15 All of 10th grade (11th and 12th grade who request to retake)
NMSQT/PSAT
October 13 NMSQT/PSAT: All of 11th grade
October 20 PSAT: All of 8th grade
TSI
October 27 All of 10th grade and TSI Reading and Math Class (11th and 12th graders who request to retake)
January 26 TSI Reading and Math Class (10th, 11th and 12th graders who request to retake)
December EOC Retakes
December 7-10 Algebra 1, Biology, and US History
December 7 English 1
December 9 English 2
TELPAS Window
February 21-April 1K-12
April EOC and 5/8 Reading and Math STAAR
April 5 English 1
April 5 Grades 5 and 8 Math
April 6 Grades 5 and 8 Reading
April 7 English 2
May EOC and 3-8 STAAR
May 3-6 Algebra 1, Biology, US History
May 5 Grade 8 Science
May 6 Grade 8 Social Studies
May 10 3-4 and 6-7 Math, 5 and 8 Math retakes
May 11 3-4 and 6-7 Reading, 5 and 8 Reading retakes
May 12 Grade 5 science
June EOC retakes
June 21-24 Algebra 1, Biology, and US History
June 21 English 1, 5 and 8 Math Retakes
June 22 5 and 8 Reading Retakes
June 23 English 2
Class Sponsors:
Seniors: Lisa Repa, Tracy Terry, Quinlan Kubacak, Anissa Lopez, Pedro Rivera, Ernest Valdez, Brenten Drummond, & Devyn Gaswint
Juniors: Seth Terry, Lyndsey Reed, Kody Kuhl, Ryan Gonzales, Tony Matta, Emily Polanco, & Alyssa Wade
Sophomores: Carol Samaneigo, Marcella Martin, Jolene Volek, Michelle Bassett, Chuck Bassett, & Kyle Popovec
Freshmen: Jimmie Baker, Eric Johnson, Jennifer Lane, Brent Holubec, Chaston Kubacak, & Sierra Holly
School Board:
Tommy Filla, President
Daryl Stefek Vice President
Sandra Carpenter, School Board Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Roman Ramirez, Member
Peter Reese, Member
Jeanette Welles, 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
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