Granger School Weekly Newsletter
August 28-Sept. 1, 2017
Quick Reminders
It's never to late to join the Granger ISD Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The first meeting is September 25th @ 7:00pm in the school cafeteria. Any questions? Please email grangerpto@gmail.com
Getting Ready for a New School Year
The grounds were buzzing with various activities, everything from sidewalks being power washed, floors waxed, to a bathroom remodel. Many do not realize the amount of work involved in preparing the grounds and buildings to look their best, allowing to instill comfort and pride to all who enter. Be sure to check out the old gym too. Volunteers were very busy this summer! We appreciate you!
Schedule is a dirty word at the beginning of the year, as it tends to change as new developments and needs arise. Every effort is made to finalize plans as soon as possible. Again, probably not realized, the complexity of accomplishing this feat is worthy of an award and pounds of chocolate.
Laptops, calculators, and books, oh my!
Students in grades 8-12 will be issued a TI-84 calculator for math, science, and technology classes. If a student has one of their own, it may be used instead.
Students in 5th and 6th grade will have mobile computer labs available in classrooms.
Students Pre-K-4th also have laptops and computers to use in the classroom.
Library books for school assignments or pleasure reading are available for all grades. If a student has obligations, the student will not be able to check out a book from the library, however ebooks are always ready to roll.
A MUST READ FOR STUDENT & PARENT:
HELPFUL TIPS:
Laptops: Chargers are not covered under the insurance. Please take them home, put in a designated safe area, and charge laptop every night.
Don't let anyone borrow the charger. They break it or lose it, you pay to replace it. No good for friendships or parent relationships.
As soon as you notice a problem with your laptop, or find it missing, report it to Coach Dolan, or Mrs. Griffis if Dolan is not available at the time. This is very important!
Calculators: Keep cover on when not in use to protect screen. Don't leave in backpack, then throw backpack around in classrooms, lunchroom, or bleachers during assemblies. This will damage the laptop as well!
Don't let anyone borrow your calculator. They break it or lose it, you pay for it, and this is not a conversation you want with a parent/guardian.
Don't leave it in a classroom. Someone may pick it up and keep it. You are stuck with a nasty bill.
Don't mix your issued calculator up with someone else's. At the end of the school year when you return your device, it will be a nightmare finding out you turned it in for someone else and they didn't reciprocate. It will be your responsibility to pay for yours. Ouch.
Each year since laptops were available the students have gotten better with the responsibility of caring for the items they have borrowed. Accidents happen. It is understandable. Communicate with teachers and Admin, they want to help and are proud of you for taking care of your obligations. We firmly believe the students at Granger ISD are truly remarkable.
Students Work Hard...
And need your support.
Do you know how much it means to students to see a crowd at their games, UIL events, or planned activities? Many students juggle multiple extra curricular activities, grades, and part time jobs.
Show them you are proud of them. Fill the stands at games. Attend functions such as art exhibits, One Act Play, and Band concerts. It makes a difference. It may not be spoken, but it is felt.
Schedules
August 29 @ CTCS Belton F, JV, V 5:00-9:30pm
August 31@ Home Junior High vs Thorndale 5:00-7:30
Sept. 1 @ Bruceville-Eddy Varsity @ 4:30 JV/F @ 5:30
Sept. 5 @ Home vs Thorndale 5:00 F, JV, V
Sept. 9 @ Holland 1:00 F, JV, V
Sept. 12 @ Home vs Mumford Junior High Night 5:00 F, JV, V
JV Football
August 31Chilton 6:00 Home
Sept. 7 Holland 6:00 Away
Sept. 14 Riesel 7:00 Home
Sept. 21 OPEN
Sept. 28 OPEN
Oct. 5 BYE
Oct. 12 Somerville 7:00 Away
Oct. 19 Milano 7:00 Home
Oct. 26 Bremond 6:00 Away
Nov. 2 Burton 7:00 Away
Nov. 9 Snook 7:00 Home
HS Football
Sept. 1 Chilton 7:30 Away
Sept. 8 Holland 7:30 Home
Sept. 15 Riesel 7:30 Away
Sept. 22 Hubbard 7:30 Away
Sept. 29 Wortham 7:30 Home (Homecoming)
Oct. 6 BYE
Oct. 13 Somerville 7:30 Home
Oct. 20 Milano 7:30 Away
Oct. 27 Bartlett 7:30 Home
Nov. 3 Burton 7:30 Home
Nov. 10 Snook 7:30 Away
Cross Country
Sept. 2 TBA
Sept. 9 @ Liberty Hill 8:00 am
Sept. 16 @ Jarrell 8:00 am
Sept. 23 @ Rogers 8:00 am
Sept. 30 @ Cameron 8:00 am
TBD DISTRICT 2:00 pm
Word of the Week
Volunteer: a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. Freely offer to do something.
Quote of the Week
Did you know...
Some examples:
Joining the PTO, helping with the book fair, chaperoning field trips, aiding teachers with preparing lessons and events.
Think about it and know you are appreciated!
Did you join?
Cool Link!
Eclipse Break
Raising Fundraiser Awareness
2017 Granger Lion Football Support Shirts $13 short sleeve $15 long sleeve. Add $1.00 fro XL & up sizes. Orders due Wed. August 30th. See HS Office, Coach Brosch, or Coach Brock. Make checks payable to Granger Athletics.
Charge of the Pride Dri-fit shirt Youth XS-Adulte XL $15, 2&3XL $17 These shirts will provide your CHILD to enter game FREE & run the field before the game. Orders are due by Sept. 1st.
Cheerleaders are selling spirit ribbons, temporary spirit tattoos, Lion Pride buttons, Thunder sticks, pom poms.
The week of Sept. 29th only, cheerleaders will sell Homecoming ribbons for $2.00.
Band is selling chocolate bars.
Self Help Segment: What is the doctor talking about?
You will have to give an email and create a password, beyond this you are good to go. Give it a try, even if your only curious.
BioDigital Human Visualization Platform
In the beginning...
Pictured: Mrs. Vanek's class in 2006
The Class of 2018
Pictured: Mrs. Repa's class in 2006
National Art Honor Society Paint the Halls
The Hallway Scoop
NAHS members worked a week and a half at the beginning of the summer and drew the lions, painted, and detailed. They came back for two days a week before school started to finish the grass.
NAHS brightened up the Elementary hallway and earned service hours by doing so. Seniors need to have a 20 service hours by the end of the year to graduate with NAHS cords.
NAHS members who worked on the mural include:
Rhiana Crowley, April Martinez, Kiara Miller, Alexis Overmyer, Jacob Peoples, Ryan Pickett, Jamie Pustejovsky, Ryan Pustejovsky, Lee Ryder, Taryn Smith, McKenna Stefek, Gracie Springfield, and Melissa Viveros.
~Submitted by Jaclyn Guerra
Interesting side note: in the beginning of the hallway, by kindergarten, the lion cubs are small and progress in size as they advance in grade levels, ending in fourth grade. Pretty cool NAHS. Pretty cool.
TEACHERS...
My yearbook students thought it would be fun to include high school pictures of the faculty and staff.
Please email your pictures to me by September 1st.
Thanks,
Ms. Guerra
Yearbook Sponsor
Happy Birthday!
August
Tracy Terry 5
Sara Cooper 11
September
Lara Barbiaux 26Testing Dates
Sept. 4-8, 2017 Reading
Sept. 11-15, 2017 Math
Oct. 23-27, 2017 Reading
Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017 Math
Jan. 8-12, 2018 Reading
Jan. 15-19, 2018 Math
March 5-9, 2018 Reading
March 19-23, 2018 Math
April 23-27, 2018 Reading
April 30-May 4, 2018 Math
Late/Missing Work Policy
9-12 grades
Due date - on time
Late day 1 - 25 points are deducted from the grade earned
Late day 2 - a zero is assigned
7-8 grades
Due date - on time
Late day 1- 25 points are deducted from the grade earned
Late day 2 - late, no additional points deducted
Late day 3 - a zero is assigned
5-6 grades
Due date - on time
Late day 1 - 25 points are deducted from the grade earned
Late day 2 - late, no additional points deducted
Late day 3 - late, no additional points deducted
Late day 4 - A zero is assigned
Special circumstances, at the discretion of the teacher, may adjust late day (death in the family).
Granger ISD
Email: dgriffis@granger.txed.net
Website: grangerisd.net
Location: 300 North Colorado, Granger, TX, United States
Phone: 512-859-2173
Facebook: facebook.com/grangerisd
Twitter: @granger_lions