Granger School Weekly Newsletter
November 6-10, 2023
Planning Ahead
Nov. 6-10 Scholastic Book Fair Week
Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Special Election
Nov. 8 Book Fair Family Night 5-7pm in the library
A Special Called Board Meeting / PUBLIC Meeting to discuss Granger ISD's State Financial Accountability Rating will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., and will be IMMEDIATELY followed by the Regular November Board Meeting.
Nov. 10 Picture Re-Takes
Nov. 10 Veterans Day Program 9:00am
Nov. 13 PTO meeting 5:15 pm
Nov. 16 Sophomores English 2 Interim Testing
Nov. 17 Substitute Appreciation Day
Nov. 20-21 Faculty Comp Day/Student Holiday
Nov. 22-24 School Holiday
Nov. 29 Student Group Photos for the Yearbook (JH & HS)
Nov. 29 TSIA Testing: Any Seniors/Juniors who would like a retake
Nov. 30 Angle Tree Applications Due by 4:00pm
Dec. 1 Georgetown Christmas Stroll Parade @ 10:00am
Dec. 6 UIL - Granger Hosting
Dec. 6 Taylor Christmas Parade 6:00 pm
Dec. 10 One Act Play (OAP) Community Presentation: The Trial of Goldilocks
Dec. 13 OAP Competition
Dec. 15 Angel Tree Deliveries start at 6:00pm
Jan. 17 TSIA Testing Sophomores, Jrs. Seniors who would like to retake
May 15 TSIA Testing Any 10-12 who would like to retake
June 5 TSIA Testing Any 10-12 who would like to retake
MENU
MONDAY, NOV 6
Breakfast
Oatmeal w/Toast, Parfait w/Fruit, Variety of Cereal, Fruit Juice/Milk
Lunch
TUESDAY, NOV 7
Breakfast
Lunch
WEDNESDAY, NOV 8
Breakfast
Lunch
THURSDAY, NOV 9
Breakfast
Lunch
FRIDAY, NOV 10
Breakfast
Lunch
*NO FOOD ITEMS MAY BE CHARGED THIS YEAR. CASH OR PREPAID ACCOUNT ACCEPTED.
*MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON AVAILABLITY.
BOOK FAIR NEWS
Book Fair: November 6-10, 2023 8:00am-4:00pm
Family Night: November 8, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Online available from Nov. 3-11, 2023
Our school book fair website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/grangerschool
What is a Scholastic eWallet?
No more bills stuffed in backpacks! At the Scholastic Book Fair, kids shop without cash thanks to eWallet, a digital payment account for purchases at the Fair. Family and friends contribute funds. Then kids choose their own books. It’s convenient, simple, and secure.
Teacher Libraries
Please consider helping a teacher build their classroom library. Click on our school link above and search for your teacher's eWallet account. If you do not see it, please contact Donna Griffis, GISD Library Director. dgriffis@granger.txed.net
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Pumpkin Jack is Back!
Wise Words
Be the person you needed as a child. - UK
Star Wars Fun
A: On the dark side.
Q: How does a Jedi organize a space party?
A: They planet.
Way To Represent, Mr. Pedro Rivera!
The City of Granger was 1 of 15 cities to receive a grant for being a "go to" city for the Eclipse in April. Mr. Rivera's class will be the ones creating the logo and the poster/promotional image that will be shared around the world to promote Granger. We are excited for to show case our students work with the world and the opportunity to partnership with the City of Granger!
We have the BEST PTO!
Thank you so much for making Homecoming and Halloween special for the students and teachers! We see you and you are appreciated!
FCCLA FUNDRAISER
ENTIRE BOX $60
CONTACT: arusche@granger.txed.net
FCCLA Angel Tree Application
Angel Tree (formerly known as Purple Santa) will be accepting applications until 4:00 pm on November 30th. Please drop off applications at Granger ISD or City Hall.
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