Granger School Weekly Newsletter
April 12-16, 2021
Planning Ahead/Friendly Reminders
April 13 STAAR Test makeup for 4th & 7th writing & English 1
April 14: Special Called / Public Meeting: Meet and Greet for the new Superintendent of Schools, Jeni Neatherlin, 5:30 p.m.
April 14: Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
April 21 Spring pictures & Class pictures
April 28 Senior Walk 1:00 p.m.
Menu
Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Taco's
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Frito Pie
Friday: Chicken Burger
Character Theme of the Week: Friendship
Riddles
A: It wanted to be a Smartie.
Q: Why do you tell actors to "break a leg"?
A: Because every play has a cast.
Attention All Incoming 7th -12th Grade Granger Lion and Lady Lions
1. Complete the 1st Page of the Medical History Form signed by a parent/guardian and the student it is entirety (All YES answers must be explained on form).
2. Bring $15 cash or check made out to Granger High School Athletics.
3. Parent/Guardian signature on the line below indicating the clearance for Dr. Justin and Weber Chiropractic to complete the physical evaluation.
School Board Elections May 1, 2021
The School Board Elections is coming up on Election Day on May 1, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Granger ISD Old Gym will be a voting location this year on the day of election.
The Candidates running for Board in their Ballot Order are as follows:
Jeanette Welles
Barney Fudge
Ashleigh Ging
Roman Ramirez
Timmy Tidwell - Incumbent
The Ballot is set up to vote for two, one, or none.
Order Softball Playoff Shirts by Monday, April 19, 2021 at noon and support the Lady Lions!
Good to Know
TEST DATES
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
4th and 7th Grade Writing STAAR
English 1 EOC
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Algebra 1 EOC
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Biology EOC
Thursday, May 6, 2021
US History EOC
8th Grade Science STAAR
Friday, May 7, 2021
8th Grade Social Studies
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Math STAAR
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Reading STAAR
Thursday, May 13, 2021
5th Grade Science STAAR
Renaissance Universal Screening
EOY 4 week testing window: April 5-April 30
New Bell Schedule
Granger High School Bell Schedule
Tardy Bell Rings at 7:50
1st Period 8:00-8:50
2nd Period 8:54-9:44
3rd Period 9:48-10:38
4th Period 10:42-11:32
5th Period 11:36-12:26
Lunch 12:26-12:56
6th Period 1:00-1:50
7th Period 1:54-2:44
8th Period 2:48-3:40
Granger Jr. High Bell Schedule
Tardy Bell Rings at 7:50
1st Period 8:00-8:50
2nd Period 8:54-9:44
3rd Period 9:48-10:38
4th Period 10:42-11:32
Lunch 11:32-12:02
5th Period 12:06-12:56
6th Period 1:00-1:50
7th Period 1:54-2:44
8th Period 2:48-3:40
Elementary Lunch
Pk-1st 10:30-11:00
2nd-4th 11:00-11:30
5th 11:32-12:02
Jr. High 11:32-12:02
High School 12:26-12:56
LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE
Monday
8:54-9:44 Steffek
1:00:1:50 Horak
Tuesday
8:54-9:44 Repa
1:00-1:50 Mr. Irisawa
2:40-3:10 Mrs. Irisawa
Wednesday
8:54-9:44 Vanek
1:00-1:50 Michalik
Thursday
8:54-9:44 Marek
1:05-1:50 Sessums
Friday
8:54-9:44 Chapman
1:00-1:50 Ivicic
2:28-3:40 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.
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
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