Granger School Weekly Newsletter
October 22-26, 2018
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Oct. 22-26 Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 22 Beginning of 2nd nine weeks grading period
Oct. 24 Texas Parks and Wildlife Guest Speaker Pre-K-4th Grades
Oct. 24 Project Celebration Meeting
Oct. 26 Elementary Fall Party
Sat. Oct. 27 Fall Fest 1-3 pm
Oct. 29 PTO meeting 7:00 pm in cafeteria
Nov. 2 Elementary Awards: PK-2nd 8:10-9:10, 3rd-4th 9:20-10:20
Planning Ahead
Nov. 7th Seniors visit Renaissance Fair
Nov. 12-16 Book Fair Week
Nov. 15 Thanksgiving Lunch/School Early Release
Nov. 26 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm in cafeteria
Saturday, Dec. 8 Clothes Bank 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 21 Elementary Winter Holiday Party
Thurs. Feb. 14 Elementary Valentine's Day Party
SHOUT OUT! The football players are still suited up and winning hearts.
Football highlights:
We have won 7 in a row (7-1 overall)
We are 2-0 in district with a big win over Bremond (38-13) who was ranked 11th in the state.
We play Bartlett this Friday at Bartlett, kickoff is at 7 pm for the Highway 95 Rivalry.
Menu
Tuesday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ chicken noodle soup
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: Frito Pie
Friday: Chicken Burger
8th Graders!
* There are not calculators available in the library if you forget yours!
Red Ribbon Week Dress Themes
TV Tuesday - Dress like your favorite TV character
Out Smart Drugs Wednesday - Dress like a nerd
Throwback Thursday - Dress from a different era
Drugs Make You Ugly Friday - Wear your ugliest look
*Friday is the elementary fall parties. Students are allowed to dress up in costume, however no masks or weapon props.
Red Ribbon Week Fun: Superhero Monday!
Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline: December 30, 2018
Clothes Bank Donations Needed
Items needed:
Clothes of all sizes, for all ages, for all seasons: baby/children/teen/adult/job interview/coats
Shoes/Boots
Accessories: jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, ties
New items needed: underwear
Event Information:
Benefiting students and the community of Granger, Texas
When: Saturday, Dec. 8
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: Old Gym
Contact: Donna Griffis @ dgriffis@granger.txed.net 859-2173
*After the event, any remaining clothes will be donated to the Caring Place in Georgetown.
Book Fair Nov. 12-16, 2018
Ways to volunteer:
1. Mon. & Tues. help Pre-K-1st fill out wish lists
2. Help Family Night Wed. Nov. 14th 5-7pm
3. Full time Cashier (this would be a dream come true!)
4. Friday after school Fair Pack Up 4-6pm
Contact: Donna Griffis: dgriffis@granger.txed.net
512-859-2173
Students have access to eBooks!
Student login is the same as Renaissance program login. See Mrs. Griffis if you have trouble! She will be happy to help! Website address:
Fall Festival Saturday!
Tickets .25 cents
When: Oct. 27, 2018
Where: GISD Gym Parking Lot
Time: 1-3pm
Sponsored by the Granger Student Council
Who said...
What book have you read to inspire your reading? If you don't like reading, you haven't found the right book. Keep trying! The search is part of the fun.
Check it out...
Reading goals met...
Reading comfort
Don't let her fool you...
Shout Out to this guy right here...
(Pictured: Ian is reading a nonfiction book from Follett shelf eBooks!)
Find this on the Granger School Website...
With the recent passage of David’s Law (SB 179) by the Texas Senate in 2017, schools must install a way for students to anonymously report an incident of bullying (including cyberbullying). Granger ISD has chosen to integrate HIBster (harrasment, intimidation & bullying) software to report these incidents if they are happening. Please click on the HIBster icon to start an incident report or to find out what could constitute a potential bullying or cyberbullying incident.
Granger ISD takes all offenses very seriously.
In good faith we are to believe that all reported matters are the absolute truth and answered to the best of your knowledge.
Schedules
Varsity Football
Oct. 26 Bartlett 7:00 Away
Nov. 2 Bye Week
Nov. 9 Chilton 7:00 HOME
JV Football
Oct. 25 Bartlett 6:30 HOME
Nov. 1 Bye Week
Nov. 8 Chilton 6:30 Away
Junior High Football
Oct. 25 Bartlett 5:30 HOME
Nov. 1 Bye Week
Nov. 8 Chilton 5:30 HOME
Testing
October 24th, 8th grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9
RTI Progress Monitoring Calendar
Oct. 22-26 Math
Oct. 29-Nov. 2 OFF/Make-Up
Nov. 5-9 Reading
Nov. 12-16 Math
Nov. 19-23 - OFF (School closed)
Nov. 26-30 Reading
Dec. 3-7 Math
Dec. 10-14 OFF/Make-up
Dec. 17-21 OFF
*Jan. 8-11 Reading MOY
*Jan. 14-18 Math MOY
Jan. 22-25 OFF
Jan. 28-Feb. 1 Reading
Feb. 4-8 Math
Feb. 11-15 OFF/Make-Up
Feb. 19-22 Reading
Feb. 25-March 1 Math
March 4-8 OFF/Make-Up
March 11-15 OFF (Spring Break)
March 18-22 Reading
March 25-29 Math
April 1-5 OFF
*April 8-12 Reading EOY
*April 15-18 Math EOY
April 23-26 OFF
April 29-May 3 Reading
May 6-10 Math
May 13-17 OFF/Make-Up
May 20-24 OFF
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Friendly Reminder
*All students in grades 7-12 have the 2018-19 $35 laptop insurance due please.
*Pep Rally is no longer at the end of the day. It is now during advisory period on Friday's. (2:20-2:50) Parents: For your child's safety, please send note to teacher in advance if you will be taking your student after the pep rally. This gives the teacher a chance to have the student prepared. If this is not possible, the student will need to return to class after the rally and regular check out procedures will apply. Thank you for your understanding.
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