Granger School Weekly Newsletter
February 26-March 1, 2024
Planning Ahead
Feb. 29 GT Nomination window closes
March 4 PTO Meeting 5:15 cafeteria
March 5 7th Grade UIL Band in Bastrop
March 6-7 HS OAP in Temple
March 6 Special Called Board Meeting / "Team of Eight" - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
March 8 1:00 Early Release
March 8 Kona Ice here 12:30-2:30
March 9 Prom
March 11-15 Spring Break
March 18 Student Holiday/No School
March 20 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
March 23 Dodgeball Tournament 11:00 Main Gym
March 29 School Holiday/No School
March 31 Easter
April 1 School Holiday/No School
April 20 Granger City Wide Garage Sale
April 26 School Holiday/No School
May 15 TSIA Testing Any 10-12 who would like to retake
May 23 Last Day of School/ Early Release 1:00 p.m.
June 5 TSIA Testing Any 10-12 who would like to retake
**Parents will need to bring their IDs in with them when visiting the school.**
The Voting 411
Early voting has started. See what is on the ballott! https://www.vote411.org/
It is that time again!
Last year was so exciting, elementary is participating again! Soon the halls will be peeping with cute fluffy baby chicks as the students learn about the life cycle of a chicken. This batch brings a mixed of eggs, with even more fun learning the varying personalities and uses of the different breeds.
A Barrel of Fun!
If you haven't played a Barrell of Monkeys, you don't know what you are missing! Students used creative problem solving skills to build the longest chain. Younger students also used the monkeys to sort by colors and patterns. This simple new addition to the library has truly been a barrel of fun!
Safety with Style
Last week the entrance to the elementary was transformed. In the morning students saw the usual plain glass doors, but by the time they left for the day, safety met style with this cute lion cub wrap. We are loving it!
Wise Words
*The great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearances, as though they were realities.
- Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
For a Smile
*They say we learn from our mistakes, that's why I am making as many as possible. I will soon be a genius.
Did you know?
MENU
*NO FOOD ITEMS MAY BE CHARGED THIS YEAR. CASH OR PREPAID ACCOUNT ACCEPTED.
*MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON AVAILABLITY.
MONDAY, FEB 26
Breakfast
Lunch
TUESDAY, FEB 27
Breakfast
Lunch
WEDNESDAY, FEB 28
Breakfast
Lunch
THURSDAY, FEB 29
Breakfast
Lunch
Friday, March 1
Breakfast
Breakfast Taco, Parfait w/fruit , variety of cereal, fruit, juice/milk
Lunch
Chicken burger, Fish Burger, Fries, Salad Bar, Fruit, Go-Gurt, Milk
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Be prepared for wardrobe changes and a lot of laundry.
The weather is in a mood.
Lost and Found
Lost coats are ready to keep their child warm. Also, hats, gloves, jewelry, water bottles, and hair accessories are missing their owners!
Scholarships
SENIORS: check your school email. Mrs. Wagner has sent many opportunities to help you with your new learning journey!
Attention Senior Girls
Good Afternoon,
On behalf of our Wilco Chaparral Women's Group, I'd like to ask you to send this out to the senior girls on your campus.
Each year we grant two $2500 scholarships to graduating senior girls in Williamson County. I've attached the application below.
Our deadline for submission is March 22nd.
Applications can be submitted via this link: Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship 2024
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else in order to send this out.
Thank you!
Sara Beasley, LMSW
Wilco Chaparral Scholarship Chair
www.wilcochaps.org
Director Guest & Volunteer Services
Ascension Seton Williamson
Ascension Seton Northwest
Ascension Seton Hays
512-324-6052
Czech Chorus and Taylor Area Business Women Scholarships
Two more scholarship opportunities for you. You must PICK THESE UP in Mrs. Wagner's office. The first one is the Taylor Czech Chorus Scholarship (you must be of Czech descent). The second is the Taylor Area Business Women's Scholarship (must be female with a 2.4 GPA).
Please come by and pick these up!
In Every Issue
Cafeteria opens by 7:15 am.
Elementary teachers start picking up their classes at 7:40.
The first bell rings at 7:45.
Tardy bell is at 7:50.
Students arriving after 7:50 must be escorted inside by parents.
Thank you for helping your child arrive early enough to eat breakfast and for helping us start class on time!
School Hours: M-Th 7:50-3:30 Friday 7:50-3:00
Elementary Dismissal: M-Th 3:20 Friday 3:00
Secondary Dismissal: M-Th 3:30 Friday 3:00
*Schedules/Events are subject to change.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!
Bus Schedule
Morning Pickup: Between 6:45 am and 7:25 am.
Afternoon Routes: Depart campus at 3:40 pm.
NEW ROUTE-RV Park/Town (West Side Only)- Bus 24, Mrs. Burton
NW Quadrant – Bus 23, Mr. Matta
NE Quadrant – Bus 18, Mr. Frank
SW Quadrant – Bus 22, Mr. Holubec
SE Quadrant – Bus 16, Mr. Valdez
All routes should be at school by 7:30 am
Lunch Schedule:
PreK 10:35-11:05
K 10:45-11:15
1st & 2nd 10:55-11:25
3rd 11:15-11:45
4th 11:05-11:35
5th 11:20-11:50
JH 11:40-12:10
HS 12:30-1:00
LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Hours 8:00am-4:00pm
Closed for Lunch 11:00-11:30
Library Flex Schedule: 5th-12th Grades
Elementary Fixed Library Schedule:
Monday:
Tobler
Irisawa
Tuesday:
Timmins
Gonzales
Hamline/Valdez
Wednesday
Michalik
Ivicic
Vanek
Repa
Thursday
Sessums
Gaswint
Friday
Ging
Miller
Ramirez
Dyslexia Handbook
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/texas-dyslexia-handbook-2021.pdf
Application for Talking Book Services
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/application/index.html
Class Sponsors
Seniors: Jolene Volek, Margie Burton, Shelby Johnson, Tony Matta, Rilae Crow, Kendell Cotten, Kyle Mikat
Juniors: Brent Holubec, Chaston Kubacak, Jennifer Lane, Pansy Cornett, Eric Johnson, Kenzie Thomas, Sara Cooper, Peyton Rathke
Sophomores: Tracy Terry, Quinlan Kubacak, Ryan Gonzales, Brenten Drummond, Erica Pavliska, Pedro Rivera, Eliya Irisawa, Leslie Finch
Freshmen: Karen Laurenzi, Lyndsey Reed, Kody Kuhl, Stacia Hamline, Tim Pukys, Ernest Valdez, Amanda Rusche, Jessica Maughan
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent: Jeni Neatherlin
HS/JH Principal: Shane Wagner
Elementary Principal: Jennifer Cundieff
Athletic Director: Stephen Brosch
Director of Federal Programs: Amber Thorsen
Director of Accountability, Testing & Curriculum: Tawnya Shirocky
Technology Director: Seth Terry
Director of Maintenance & Operations: Mike Abbott
School Board Members
Daryl J. Stefek, President
Jeanette Welles, Vice President
Kelli Hutka, Secretary
Maggie Smith, Board Member
Jason Huf, Board Member
Josh Richter, Board Member
Mark Harwell, Board Member
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