George Ranch H.S.
Sunday Longhorn News 5-9-2021
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Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreGRHS/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: @WeAreGRHS
A Message From Heather Patterson, GRHS Principal
Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,
Happy Mother's Day Longhorn Mamas! I hope have an amazing Sunday! This week at the Ranch we focused on CELEBRATING! We celebrated our STAFF-amily for Staff Appreciation, Nurses Day, our Seniors for Decision Day, ABC Scholarship Recipients, and our Track Longhorns that headed to state on Friday, and surviving a week FULL of testing and being one week closer to summer vacay!
I would like to personally thank all the parents and students that reached out to your teachers or staff with kind emails and notes that have made a difference in your Longhorn's life this year...you made their WHOLE year! Those kind words make all the obstacles and hard days worth it! We appreciate you!
PTO and I still need you!
Thanks to our amazing PTO for treating us to breakfast tacos on Thursday for a staff treat, they hit the spot for another testing day! (Speaking of PTO...we are still in need of people that would be willing to step up and help us out for next year. I will tell you that this does NOT require near the work or time that you may have spent at the elementary or 6th grade level. It's a once a 6th week treat and a couple of luncheons...yep that's about it). Please reach out to our current PTO President reemkhayal@yahoo.com for more information about the positions available. (see more info below)
Senior Weekly Updates- There is a MONDAY DEADLINE!
Seniors and Senior parents please be checking your LCISD/Skyward listed email at least once a week for emails from me, these last few weeks will fly by and the deadlines must be followed!
Lamar CISD COVID-19 safety protocols- MASKS/FACE COVERINGS MUST BE WORN INSIDE all facilities and within 3 feet of each other outside. Keep being smart and stay safe by adhering to the face to face expectations by properly wearing those masks, sanitizing regularly, and following social distancing protocols inside the building to the best of our ability.
Thank you so much to all our parents and students reaching out to your Assistant Principal for questions and assistance. Please CONTINUE to email your (or your student's) Assistant Principal , as they can assist you the quickest.
Admin contact info:
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-Dan) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org
Quantas Floyd Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) qfloyd@lcisd.org
GRHS Counselors: (by alpha split)
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou)stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Marci Macha Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) mamacha@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:
- SENIORS YOUR ONLINE EXEMPTIONS ARE DUE! (DEADLINE - MONDAY, MAY 10th)
- TEXTBOOK and TECH CHECK IN STARTS THIS WEEK-See Flyer!
- Want to be part of GRHS PTO? I need your help! HS PTO...takes minimal time!
- SENIORS Check your Email for Weekly Updates! Monday Exemption Deadline and Grad Ticket Distribution plan! (FYI: NO tickets released if your still have checked out textbooks or technology items from GR) Next email coming Tuesday! Don't Miss Out!
- STILL NEED A SENIOR PROM TICKET? Online link is closed- Must bring CASH to the front office on Monday or Tuesday to purchase now! ($25 each)
- DUAL REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!
- GRHS SUMMER CAMP FLYERS OUT! (Tennis, Football, Volleyball and Basketball)
- Make sure and visit the Counselor and Career Corner WEEKLY in Canvas- LOTS of INFO!
- Virtual Learner Info - Synchronous days Zoom calendar
- Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures
- Sports/Fine Arts Coach/Director Updates (Submitted by Coaches and Directors)
GRHS Track was 6A STATE BOUND this weekend! Congrats Athletes and Coaches on some MAJOR wins! Hard work pays off as they are coming home with 1 GOLD medal, 1 silver medal, and 2 bronze medals! Super proud of these athletes and coaches!
2nd Place!
1st Place!
Also, shoutout to Junior Shane Gardner finishing 7th in the 100 Hurdles with a PR time of 14.00. #WeAreGR #youwillbeback
3rd Place!
Boys 4x400 relay team gets a third-place finish at state. Great job guys -Coy, Grant, Bryce, Cameron and coaches!
Congrats to Coy, Davion, Kyjah, & Shane competing today in the 4x200 Relay today at the State Meet and getting 8th place! Great effort all season! Continue working hard & we’ll be back! @WeAreGRHS #WeAreGR
3rd Place!
8th Place!
8th Place!
Happy Nurse's Day! These two have worked together with our Trainers to help run TWO clinics this year! We are so thankful!
Congrats ABC Scholarship Recipients!
DECISION DAY 2021 WAS A hit thanks to our College Career Facilitator, Ms. Ford! OUTDOORS with plenty of Food, Fun, Prizes, Pictures, and Music....CELEBRATION! CHeck out more pics on our GRHS Facebook Page!
CELEBRATING OUR STAFF-AMILY ALL WEEK for RASING THE BAR THIS YEAR! Turned my Conference Room into a Camp Ground to Roast Smores!
Mrs, Rufo is first!
Thanks for RASING THE BAR GR STAFFAMILY!
Mrs. Duran's FIRST TIME to toast!
POPPING with Appreciation!
Fajita Fiesta!
CEREAL-SLY the best!
Taco About a Great PTO
Thanks Sharon for creating this amazing spread!
Maroon Track Athletic Physicals - May 10th! Online payment link now closed! Please bring $20 in CASH on Monday!
TECHNOLOGY RETURN STARTS THIS WEEK!
WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH PTO BOARD POSITIONS!
PTO is looking for officers for the 21-22 school year!
We would love to have your help...and it's a LOT less time and work than an Elementary PTO....so you can totally do this! Our current GRHS PTO is on the lookout for parents to give a little of their time to help continue the Great Legacy of George Ranch High School PTO! Do you want to be more involved or know someone who would be a great asset to the Administration, Teachers, Staff, and Students at GRHS? The GRHS PTO provides amazing opportunities to advocate for your child and serve your community.
“Perks” of the job include:
1. Working with Administration and Teachers to promote a positive and powerful learning experience for your student.
2. Being “in the know” about upcoming events and activities at GRHS.
3. Getting to know members of the staff better.
4. Having a voice in how PTO funds are spent and allocated.
5. VERY little time each six weeks is required to help!
Please email reemkhayal@yahoo.com for more information about the positions available.
JOIN COLOR GUARD! Check this video out to see a few highlights! Contact Erin Hicks ehicks@lcisd.org for more info!
FINAL EXAMS AND BELL SCHEDULES!
Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman Exam Schedule! (see pic and printable PDF Below)
EXEMPTION CRITERIA (See pic below and Printable PDF)
It's College Wear Wednesday!
Dress Code - YES, it still matters!
20-21 YEARBOOKS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! Sorry, NO extras were ordered, due to cost and being advertised since October 2020.
If you missed the YEARBOOK PICK-UP LAST MONDAY! F2F students can STILL pick up during lunches/virtual students in the front office from 8:30-11:30 daily this week! (must show GRHS ID to pick up)
SENIORS! Please check your school email a couple of times PER WEEK, important senior info and dates are being pushed out weekly (and sometimes daily). You don't want to miss out on the final stretch of fun!
SENIOR PROM - Friday, May 14th - 8-PM-10PM at George Ranch Historical Park. (Link closed May 7th.) We are offering you a couple of days of grace on MONDAY and TUESDAY in the front office. Must bring CASH! ($25 each)
Class of 2021 GRHS Graduation - TICKET PICK UP! If you have not turned in all checked out items, your graduation tickets will be "on hold" until you do!
AGAIN....If you have NOT turned in all checked out items, your graduation tickets will be "on hold" held until you do! They will NOT be given away though!
GRHS GRADUATION - Saturday, May 22, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
*Rain Make Up May 23, 2021 @ 9:30 am
LCISD Class of 2021 Graduation Info and Rules!
- Information for the 2021 Graduation Ceremonies is available online at www.lcisd.org/students-parents/lamar-cisd-graduation-information.
- Information includes guidance for graduates and guests, a map of the assigned parking lots, FAQs, guidelines for requesting handicapped parking/seating and more
EACH GRADUATE WILL RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF 8 TICKETS AND 2 PARKING PASSES!
- Ticket distribution plan and details sent to your SENIOR'S LCISD email last Wednesday!
- Students must have completed all coursework and have been cleared of any items that were checked out to them to pick them up.
- If they still need the technology to finish 20-21 school work, that is ok...but we cannot release your graduation tickets, until this is checked back in. (Please note...these will be HELD for you, not given away!)
- PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY can pick up! Must show photo ID that matches Skyward and sign off that you received them when you pick these up this week!
VIRTUAL LEARNER INFO!
Canvas Support and Tech Support!
Parents needing support with CANVAS, please click the link below:
https://lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information
For parents needing support with TECHNOLOGY, please click the link below:
CAMPUS DAILY REMINDERS!
2020-2021 Bell Schedule
2020-2021 Instructional Calendar
2021-2022 Instructional Calendar!
Have a New Driver? Need a VOE? We have you covered, even remotely!
If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you remotely by clicking this button above! Please allow 24 hour (business day) turn around on all requests.
Early Pick Up & Early Dismissal for Registered Drivers!
EARLY PICKUP PROCEDURES
If you need to pick up your student early from school for any reason, please follow these procedures prior to 3:20 pm
- Students are not released after 3:20pm
- Call (832) 223-4234 to request your student and WAIT IN YOUR CAR
- You will be asked to provide student identification information
- Your student will be called out of class to the SSW (student service window) to sign out & go straight to your car
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR GRHS REGISTERED DRIVERS
If your student is a registered GRHS driver and needs to leave school for any reason, please follow these procedures:
- Email Ms. Duran at iduran@lcisd.org TWO hours in advance of the time you need to leave
- Your student may pick up their pass from the SSW (student service window) and sign out prior to leaving
GRHS Admin Team Support
Our Admin Team is ready and willing to help! We are available (via email) during regular school business hours (8:00am-4:00pm) and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours.
Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.
Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org
Brian Forshee - Associate Principal bforshee@lcisd.orgChris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-Dan) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org
Quantas Floyd Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) qfloyd@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator ncavallo@lcisd.org
Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad!
Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are available during regular school business hours (8:00am-4:00pm). The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours. From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our GRHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)
Counselors:
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou)stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Marci Macha Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) mamacha@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Lauren Ford - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- lauren.ford@lcisd.org
Jean Abboud -George Ranch Registrar - jabboud@lcisd.org
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21-22 Drill Team Announcements!
Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Suey (a familiar face around the ranch) on being named Director of the Lariettes and Belles and welcome Ms. Juanita Velasquez as the Assistant Director for the 2021-2022 school year!
GRHS students competed and placed at the FCCLA State Conference in Dallas on April 7-10! Congrats to you all!
The following GRHS students competed at the FCCLA State Conference in Dallas on April 7-10. They are listed by their competition the competed in at State! Congrats Longhorns!
- Fashion Construction - Sophia Musser
- Fashion Construction - Addy Prushing
- Fashion Design - Rose Sabol, Catherine Le
- Interior Design - Olivia Coddou, Lacy Trawhon
- Interior Design - Mariam Habib, Taylor McKane, Karizma Lozano
- Professional Presentation - Emma Bayles, Kendall Collins
- Sports Nutrition - Andy Lucas, Marlon Spiwak, Baron Wilaras
- Spotlight on Projects - Joan Osho
Here are a few pictures!
Even something serious like pharmacology compounding can turn into a great Mother's Day present. Therapeutic bath treatments, ahhhh. #WeAreGR @WeAreGRHS @LamarCISDCTE
Even our Counselor's Suite got in on the aroma therapy "compound" making!
Please find the latest Coaches Sports Updates (info is submitted and provided by individual coaches weekly)
SOFTBALL
Softball Playoff Updates!
The Longhorns won two hard fought games against the Cinco Ranch Cougars in order to advance to the next round of Playoffs. The first game was won in a last at bat rally, 7-6! The second game the Longhorns were up the entire game with their energy on fire for every inning. Strong offense for the Longhorns was lead by Seleste Compian, Abby Bergeron, Karrlaun Deas, Zaria Turner and Kate Dolan. Both Nora Thompson and Turner pitched a game a piece.
In second round of playoffs against Cy Creek, the Longhorns dropped the first game 15-2. Cy Creek had strong bats hitting the holes in the outfield and putting one over the fence. Karrlaun Deas, Kate Dolan and Nina Reid led the offensive charge for the Longhorns batting .500 a piece. Nora Thompson pitched in the outing. The Longhorns fought hard, but lost the second game 0-5 to end their strong season! Proud of the girls and coaches for there hard work!