Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2020
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
Don't forget to send a water bottle every day with your student!
Sept. 30 KONA ICE Fundraiser: Prices $2-$5 after school
Wed., Sept. 30 Picture Day
Oct. 9 Homecoming vs Milano Eagles
**Cheerleader Spirit Sales Fundraiser every Friday. Items $1-$2**
Planning Ahead:
Oct. 14 NMSQT-11th Grade
Oct. 14 School Board Meeting 6:30
Oct. 21 PSAT 8/9- 8th Grade
Nov. 2-15 Scholastic Online Book Fair
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.
Helpful Tips
Think of internet safety rules like you would real-life safety rules. A couple of examples: Don't talk to strangers. Don't go anywhere/click without permission.
And please, no stickers on school laptops!
Menu
Tuesday: Soft Tacos
Wednesday: Beef Nachos
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
Riddle
Answer: A one-man band.
Picture Day Wednesday!
Library Quick Tips
Link: https://www.grangerisd.net//index.php?pageID=13162
For both Alexandria Library Search and Follett eBooks:
Username: student full name (johnathandoe)
Password: last four digits of student ID # (4477)
It's Fall Ya'll!
Being Creative with Archived/Staff Section Books
The Library Friendly Ghost
Watch the Game!
After a very long, and hurdle filled process, Granger Athletics NFHS Network partnership is finally up and running. To catch home Granger Athletic related events (this includes pep-rally’s), subscribe to the NFHS Network and gain access to everything Granger.
Prep for Homecoming Next Week
We have had to make changes due to Covid and social distancing.
We will still have dress up week, we will still have posters, and we will have the election of the Duke and Duchess as well as King and Queen. The crowning will be during half time of the football game.
Online Voting for Homecoming Court will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
On campus students as well as remote students will be allowed to be nominated and all of high school will be able to vote.
Poster rules
Poster’s must be 10 x 10 and represent the theme your class has chosen. *Please DO NOT indicate anywhere on the poster which class affiliation.*
Because of social distancing only 4 (four) students can work on the poster at a time and you must wear a mask while participating. Sponsors you will need to monitor this.
Posters are be hung in the cafeteria by noon, on Monday, October 5, 2020, and please remove them by 1 pm on Friday, October 9, 2020.
Dress Up Days
Monday: Mirror Monday--Dress like twins with your friend and when you turn to them it will be like you are looking in a mirror!
Tuesday: Alpha Beta Tuesday--Dress like a frat guy or sorority girl. MUST HAVE CLOTHES UNDER TOGA'S AND SORORITY CLOTHING. THEY MUST BE IN SCHOOL DRESS CODE. Elementary Students: Dress like college kids with appropriate clothing.
Wednesday: Way Back Wednesday--Dress from past decades Elementary Students: Wacky Sock Day
Thursday: Tacky Tourist Thursday--Dress like the Tackiest Tourist
Friday: Spirit Day--Dress to support the Lions!
Grades 9-12 are asked to dress to their class's chosen theme on their assigned day!
Monday-Freshmen
Tuesday-Sophomores
Wednesday-Juniors
Thursday-Seniors
Parade
There will be no parade, no pep rally and no burning of the GHS letters this year.
Reference Room
*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
BOY 4 week testing window: September 14-October 9, 2020
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
10:50-11:10 Ms. Kubacak
1:05-1:50 Ivicic
School Board:
Tommy Filla, President
Timmy Tidwell, Vice President
Sandra Carpenter, Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Scott Murrah, Member
Daryl Stefek, Member
Mark Harwell, 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.
Did you know that in the past six months...
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.
EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
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