Granger School Weekly Newsletter
November 9-13, 2020
Planning Ahead/Quick Reminders
*WEAR RED WHITE AND BLUE ON WEDNESDAY!*
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Recognition
Nov. 2-15 Scholastic Online Book Fair
Nov. 13 Bi-District Football Playoff game in Brownwood 7pm
Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving/Fall Break
Dec. 9 CALENDAR CHANGE: Full/Regular School Day
Friendly Reminders:
*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.
Menu Monday: Frito Pie Tuesday: Beef Picadillo Wednesday: Orange Chicken Thursday: Grilled Cheese Friday: Cheeseburger | Because we can't say it enough... Thank you to our custodial staff for helping us stay safe! You are appreciated! It is a long battle ahead fighting covid and the cold/flu season, but we got this with your help! | Escape with Reading The book fair is here! Well, not at the school, but on line. However, great reads and gift ideas are still available and proceeds help meet the students library needs. Feel free to share with family and friends! When: Nov. 2-15, 2020 Open 24/7 Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grangerschool |
Menu
Tuesday: Beef Picadillo
Wednesday: Orange Chicken
Thursday: Grilled Cheese
Friday: Cheeseburger
Because we can't say it enough...
Escape with Reading
When: Nov. 2-15, 2020
Open 24/7
Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grangerschool
Words of Wisdom Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. James Barrie | Elementary Doors The students decorated their classroom doors for Red Ribbon Week. All did a great job! | Oh Snap! Mrs. Ivicic's door. Oh snap! Drugs are Wack! Thank you students and teachers! Very creative doors! |
Words of Wisdom
James Barrie
Elementary Doors
Schedules
*Remember to check school website, Dojo, Email, Facebook, Twitter, and Remind for any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Virtual Pep Rally: 3:15-3:40 See school website for link https://www.grangerisd.net/
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.
