Granger School Weekly Newsletter
January 19-22, 2020
Planning Ahead/Friendly Reminders
Jan. 18 School Closed
Jan. 28 Picture re-takes
January 22 for the Sophomore TSI pre assessment activity
February 3 for the actual TSI assessment
Feb. 15 No School
Feb. 16 Student Holiday/Professional Development
March 15-19 Spring Break Week
Friendly Reminders:
*PLEASE return library books. Many have not been returned from last year, the holidays, and from when we went remote this school year. Ouch. The average cost to replace a book is $15, sometimes more, for each book borrowed.
*Regular school board meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. For information from the meetings, please refer to the school website, under Board of Trustees, then Agendas & Minutes.
*There is a $35 replacement cost for lost or damaged laptop chargers. Barcodes on school issued property must not be removed.
*All students are issued a laptop which will reflect on their library status. Students Pre-K-4th attending school on campus will keep their issued laptop in their homeroom.
Remember to check the school website for Covid-19 Updates!
School website: https://www.grangerisd.net/
Direct link to Granger ISD COVID-19 Information and Updates
https://www.grangerisd.net/264330_2Our School Board
Tommy Filla, President
Timmy Tidwell, Vice President
Sandra Carpenter, Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Scott Murrah, Member
Peter Reese, Member
Daryl Stefek, Member
Lunch Menu
Tuesday: Chicken Spaghetti
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/Potato Soup
Friday: Cheeseburger
Quotes to Ponder
For a Smile
Close the door, I'm dressing.
Student Council News
LOOK FOR VALENTINE ORDER FORMS COMING THIS THURSDAY!
14" Stick Balloon $3.00
Candy Bag $5.00
Balloon & Candy Bag $7.00
Orders due by Feb. 10th to Ms. Hughes in elementary office.
READY TO READ!
It's that time again!
Almond
Crisp
Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate
Caramel
Wafer
From the desk of Amber Thorsen: SCHOLARSHIPS!
Lawrence Karl Memorial Scholarship Fund
awarded by
Bartlett Electric Cooperative
Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be offering $1,500 Lawrence Karl Memorial Scholarships for the 2021 school year. Scholarship application forms are now available.
TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST................
- Be a dependent of an active BEC member
- Be a graduating senior
- Reside full-time in the home of a parent who is a full-time resident in BEC's service area
- Have a high school GPA of 90 or higher
- Have applied for admission as a full-time student at a state university, junior college or technical school
Deadline to submit your application is Thursday, April 1, 2021
Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship
The 2021 Don’t mess with Texas® Scholarship, in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school and/or community. Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2021 and currently attending public, private, or home school in Texas may apply. One $5,000 Grand Prize scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this May, 2021. Thank you to the 2021 scholarship sponsors: iHeart Media and Buc-ee’s.
Click the link for the scholarship application:
https://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/education-overview/scholarships/
HEB UIL Participants Scholarship
H-E-B is a Corporate Sponsor of the UIL and has its annual H-E-B Scholarship Program for Community Service Excellence opportunity. Nominees must have the following submitted to https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/ by no later than Feb. 3, 2021:
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Number of Community Service Hours completed in the last 12 months
- Community Service Verification Letters to document the number of hours submitted
- A Letter of Recommendation
- A Short Essay (500 words or less) on the topic: “What does Community mean to you?”
There will be 15 total winners – 5 each in music, academics and athletics – and each will be awarded $2,000 from H-E-B. An announcement of the winners will be March 9, 2021. Please make your students and/or support staff aware of this opportunity.
Thank you,
Jamey Harrison, EdD
UIL Deputy Director
WCRTA Aspiring Educator Scholarships
Website: http://www.wcrta.org/scholarships.html
The Williamson County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) supports future educators by awarding two $1,000 WCRTA Aspiring Educator Scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to major in education. Applicants may be graduating seniors from any high school in a Williamson County independent school district.
Scholarship recipients (invited with their parents and counselor) are expected to attend the WCRTA Membership Meeting and Luncheon in June, where they will be recognized and congratulated by the WCRTA membership.
Recipients also submit a progress letter to WCRTA at the end of their Fall and Spring semesters.
The WCRTA Aspiring Educator Scholarship application is at the link to the right, and should be completed electronically. Upon completion, the applicant must print the document, sign, scan with required documentation (Letters of Acceptance, Transcript, and SAT and ACT Score Reports) into one PDF file.
Applications will then be emailed to:
WCRTA Aspiring Educator Scholarship applications are due
- in good order -
by March 31 at 11:59 pm CDT.
Schedules
*Remember to check school website, Dojo, Email, Facebook, Twitter, and Remind for any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Renaissance Universal Screening
MOY 4 week testing window: January 18-February 12
EOY 4 week testing window: April 5-April 30
ASVAB Test Sept. 23rd
Secondary Bell Schedule
Jr. High Class Periods
1st 8:00-8::45
2nd 8:55-9:40
3rd 9:50-10:35
4th 10:45-11:30
Lunch 11:35-12:05
5th 12:10-12:55
6th 1:05-1:50
7th 2:00-2:45
8th 2:55-3:40
High School Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:45
2nd 8:55-9:40
3rd 9:50-10:35
4th 10:45-11:30
5th 11:40-12:25
Lunch 12:30-1:00
6th 1:05-1:50
7th 2:00-2:45
8th 2:55-3:40
LUNCH TIMES
· Pre K - 1st 10:30-10:55
· 2nd-4th 11:00-11:25
· 5th - 8th 11:35 - 12:05
· 9th - 12th 12:30-1:00
LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE
Monday
8:55-9:40 Steffek
1:05:1:50 Horak
Tuesday
8:55-9:40 Repa
1:05-1:50 Mr. Irisawa
2:40-3:10 Mrs. Irisawa
Wednesday
8:55-9:40 Vanek
1:05-1:50 Michalik
Thursday
8:55-9:40 Marek
1:05-1:50 Sessums
Friday
8:55-9:40 Chapman
1:05-1:50 Ivicic
2:55-3:40 Ms. Kubacak
School Board:
Tommy Filla, President
Timmy Tidwell, Vice President
Sandra Carpenter, Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Scott Murrah, Member
Peter Reese, Member
Daryl Stefek, Member
Class Sponsors
Seniors:
Lyndsey Reed, Stephen Brosch, Jessica Ivicic, Eric Johnson, Alyssa Wade, Brent Holubec
Juniors:
Seth Terry, Tracy Terry, Lisa Repa, Jimmie Baker, Anissa Lopez
Sophomores:
Jordan Hafley, Tawnya Shirocky, Quinlan Kubacak, Mari Buenrostro
Freshmen:
Carol Sameniego, Cole Lowry, Jennifer Lane, Jolene Volek
Helpful Links:
Scholarships and Academic Counseling Service link: https://www.grangerisd.net/79539_2
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: https://www.arbookfind.com
Video guides to college financial aide:
Overview of the Financial Aid Process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_iS7gmQd9o
How to Create Your FSA ID : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ihhGk8mCY&t=2s
2019-2020 FAFSA Full Walkthrough : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1GmaBMD-oY
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c1gNefSw78
Parent resource on E-Cigarettes and JUUL prevention: https://www.catch.org/pages/cmb-parent-resources
Resources and outreach available to students, teachers, and the community:
*Intervention Services: Alana Arndt on campus daily during the school year for individual/family therapy and support (512-713-9886)
*Mobile Outreach Team: available for mental health crisis and can offer mental health resources in Williamson County area. (512-864-8277)
*The Christi Center: Offers free, ongoing support groups for adults grieving the loss of a child, spouse, parent, sibling or other loved one. (512-467-2600) http://christicenter.org/services/williamson-county/
* Bluebonnet Trials 1-800-841-1255
*Crisis Hotline Text 741741
*Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255
***Laptop Loan Agreement:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/776/laptop_loan_agreement_2.pdf
***FRIENDLY REMINDER*** There is a $35 replacement cost for lost or damaged laptop chargers. Barcodes on school issued property must not be removed.
KEEP GRANGER SAFE
Practice the Big 4 NPI's (Non-Pharmaceuticals Intervention)
1. Limit social contact and always be mindful of your distance.
2. Wash your hands all the time.
3. Wipe all touch surfaces.
4. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others.
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
EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS