Granger School Weekly Newsletter
May 14-18, 2018
You got this STAAR Testers!
Monday: Grades 3,4,6,7 Math 5th & 8th Math Retest
Tuesday: Grades 3, 4,6,7 Reading & 5th & 8th Reading Retest
Wednesday: Grades 5 & 8 Science
Thursday: Grade 8 Social Studies
Library Dedication Preparation
If you see this Mrs. Vrana, be sure to thank her for her years of dedication to the school. She is so much fun to talk to, so if you both have a minute, it will be time well spent!
With a little help from...
Back to it...
Exploring the Library
Culture of Dignity: NO LESSON THIS WEEK DUE TO TESTING
The last lesson will resume on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Lesson 11: Concluding the program and post test survey pg. 139 & pg. 143
The programs credit goes to:
Book: Owning Up: Empowering Adolescents to Confront Social Cruelty, Bullying, and Injustice by Rosalind Wiseman
Resources: Interested in learning more?
Books for further research by Rosalind Wiseman:
Queen Bees & Wannabes
Masterminds & Wingmen
Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads
(AVAILABLE IN YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY!)
Website: http://culturesofdignity.com/
Seniors!
Menu
Tuesday: Frito Pie
Wednesday: Nachos w/Ground Beef
Thursday: Lasagna
Friday: Field Day! Manager's Choice
Riddle
Question: I travel all over the world, but always stay in my corner.
What am I?
Answer: A stamp.
Obligations
Parents: Please double check to make sure, as sometimes students do not remember to communicate or show you letters from the school.
Lunch Room
Library
Teacher borrowed items
Club dues (FCCLA, Student Council, Art, Skills USA, etc.)
Athletic dues
Athletic attire, shoes, and equipment
Tech dues: Lost or broken chargers ($38), lost calculator ($125), damaged laptops ($200-$300), laptop insurance ($40 or rest of payment plan)
The Last Jedi Knight
Students were observed and nominated for exhibiting the following Jedi Knight traits: calm, responsible, patient, humble, thoughtful, mindful of others, in control of themselves, and works hard to improve themselves.
Below are the lists of students presented to the committee, and we congratulate them for their outstanding character and citizenship.
Nominations:
Alina Garza
Nicholas Hamende
Alicia Valverde
Mareil Hurtado
Yuilanna Sanchez
Xavier Castillo
And the Padawan to make Jedi Knight status is: Alicia Valverde
Congratulations Alicia and to all the nominees!
Jedi Knight Alicia Valverde
Pictured below is the last Jedi Knight for the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations Alicia!
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Wed. May 16 Athletic Booster Club meeting 6:00
Wed. May 16 Yearbook Signing Party
Thurs. May 17 Kindergarten Graduation @ 1:30 in Student Center
May 17-18 State Tennis Tournament @ Texas A&M
Friday May 18 Elementary Field Day
5/18 6th Grade Band Trip
5/18 - UIL Field Trip to Mel's Bowling - 8:30-11:15 - 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9-11th grades
5/21 5th Grade Band Trip
5/22 - UIL Field Trip to Mel's Bowling - 8:30-11:15 - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 12th grades
Senior Trip: Wednesday, May, 23rd--BSR Cable Park in Waco, Texas
Senior Field Trip: Thursday, May 24th--The Domain, Austin, Texas
5/24 Elementary Awards PREK-2nd @ 8:10-9:30 3rd-4th @ 9:40-10:40
5/25 EARLY RELEASE 1:00 pm Last Day of School!
Sat. May 26 High School Graduation 2:00 @ Taylor Event Center
SUMMER
*Summer school begins Monday, 6/4/18
*Basketball Camp Grades 1st-9th June 11-13 from 9:30-11:00 $30 due upon arrival - for more detail call 512-771-1905 or email sbrosch@granger.txed.net
*NCA Cheer Camp 6/11-6/14 @ Texas A&M University
*Mini Cheer Camp 7/16-7/20 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
*Lady Lion Softball Camp Grades 1-9, June 4-6, 9:00am-11:00am $35 due upon arrival - for more details see Coach Fudge.
Don't forget:
*To check school website www.grangerisd.net
*Instagram: Follow the school yearbook @ grangerlionsyearbook
*Students have access to eBooks! Even in the summer!
https://wbb38820.follettshelf.com
User name: fullname Password: last four digits of student ID
AND MORE...
The library will be closed the last two weeks of school for inventory and the end of the year round up. Students may still drop off books, pay library and technology fines, and return computers and calculators.
Raising Fundraiser Awareness
The varsity cheerleaders are selling a 18" x 24" 2-sided yard sign with metal stake for $10. See Ms. Lane or a Cheerleader. Money due at the time of the order. Contact: jlane@granger.txed.net
*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!
MAY
Chaston Kubacak 2
Dariela Reyna 6
Kody Kuhl 7
Kurt Shelman 17
Lisa Vanek 17
Becky Kubacak 22
Sherrie Lee 22
Holly Tarter 22
SUMMER BIRTHDAYS
Kristen Chapman 6-2
Debbie Hughes 6-5
Marisol Buenrostro 6-12
Nicki Krueger 6-13
Jeff Price 6-19
Jennifer Fudge 6-30
Randy Willis 7-2
Brenda Castaneda 7-15
Seth Terry 7-15
Carol Samaniego 7-16
Nikki Marek 7-21
Schedules
Renaissance Testing Dates (Reading & Math Progress Monitoring)
End of Year 04/23/2018 - 05/11/2018
STAAR, EOC, and Finals Testing Dates:
May 14 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Math, 5th & 8th Math Retest
May 15 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Reading, 5th & 8th Reading Retest
May 16 - Grade 5, 8 Science
May 17 - Grade 8 Social Studies
May 22-24 Finals Week
Sports Schedules
~You are invited to the sporting events, to share in the excitement, and support the hard working Granger ISD Students and Coaches!~
Tennis
Thurs.-Fri. May 17-18 State Texas A&M 8am
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
********Before you leave this school year behind:
Students & Parents: Please be sure you/your student does 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.
Senior Walk
Cool Fundraiser!
***The school year printed on sign will be 2018-19.
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