George Ranch H.S.
GRHS Longhorn News 2-12-2023
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Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
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Twitter: @WeAreGRHS
A Message From Heather Patterson, GRHS Principal
Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,
Happy Valentine's Day week! This month we are focusing on finding and showcasing love and care towards each other to continue leaving people and places better than we found them! Last week we showered our amazing Counselors, College Career Facilitator, Registrar, and Campus Testing Coordinator with some small appreciation gifts and lunch to celebrate National School Counselor's week for all the hard work they put into our campus and kids! I am sharing their email below, because I know it would make their day to get a quick note letting them know how much you appreciate them too!
Counselor Support Team:
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org
Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org
This week we will be continuing our Black History Month spotlights throughout the week with more announcements, trivia challenges, and a spirit week! We are also adding in CTE Month spotlights! Check out this video that spotlights both of these celebrations, coding and a few recognizable faces that you may not have known they code! Thanks to Mrs. Garcia for sharing this gem!
Our ASA is hosting their Februrary Black History Spirit Week! Check out their flyer below to join in the fun!
Club food sales are back for Valentines Day! Please bring CASH on Tuesday to support our clubs with fundraising while enjoying a few of these yummy dishes that each club will be selling!
ID Weekly Reminder
ID MUST be worn visibly on the top half of your body EVERY DAY! I announce this EVERY SINGLE MORNING. If you cannot find yours please scan the Blue/Yellow QR code in this newsletter, in the classrooms, or hanging in the front of the school service window to buy one. We will continue to do ID sweeps, and anyone without one will be charged $5 and given a new one. This is NOT optional, as it is part of dress code, but more importantly a safety measure so we can quickly see who belongs and who does not on campus.
Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)
Assistant Principal contact info (by last name alpha split):
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (boys athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org
Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (girls athletic questions/concerns)
Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:
- It's Black History Spirit Week! Check out the flyer!
- Club Food Sales are Tuesday! Bring Cash to Enjoy A Yuumy Treat!
- LCISD K-12 Survey is now open! Please take a little time to give your feedback!
- Benchmark Testing Continues this week! If you are needing to make any appointments for your Longhorns and they are required to take one or more STAAR EOC tests, please stay away from the dates listed on the flyer in the newsletter. We cannot pull a student while their classroom is still taking the test, regardless if your student is done, they are required to stay for the entire testing window. Thanks for your understanding.
NHS provides Peer Tutoring Every Wednesday Morning in the Library!
Struggling to pass one of your EOC's? Additional After School and Saturday STAAR Tutorial Opportunities Coming Soon!
- Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the link provided in this newsletter.
- AIRPODS, HEADPHONES, EARBUDS ONLY ALLOWED DURING LUNCH AND ADVISORY (NOT allowed to be worn during transition times in between classes) I need you to be able to hear me for safety reasons.
- Early Pick-Up Procedures and Contact Info
Join us in celebrating Black History with ASA's Spirit Week!
Computer Scientists and Black History Month! Check these familiar faces! #CTEROCKS
Tuesday Treats During Lunch - Bring Cash!
LCISD is seeking feedback about the school your student attends, focusing on critical school issues such as academic preparation, student support, family engagement, school operations, and accessibility of school leaders. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete! Thanks for your time and Input!
Freshman & Sophomores - EOC BENCHMARKS ARE STILL HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Testing rooms are posted by student ID outside the LGI! Check there when you come in on Monday!
JUNIORS & SENIORS - Since most of you are not required to take one of these tests, you are to follow your regular schedule for all your classes!
If you are needing to make any appointments for your Longhorns and they are required to take one or more of these tests, please stay away from the dates below please. The EOC tests are a graduation requirement at the High School level. Please be aware that we cannot pull anyone out of class during the testing window and no lunch deliveries will be allowed, as we will be on an alternate testing schedule that day. Thanks for your understanding and help!
DId you Know that NHS Provides Tutoring Every Wednesday Morning?
Struggling to pass one of your EOC exams? This is a graduation requirement, so please plan on joining us for afternoon and/or Saturday STAAR Tutorial Opportunities hosted by GRHS teachers!
Juniors!!! We’re 3 weeks away from the big day! Be sure you have signed up for your FREE SAT prep through Khan Academy!
COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE!
Summer Dual Credit Offerings! Deadline is March 3rd!
GRHS ABC - BOOTS and BLING is coming up! Don't miss out!
Parents, are you a member of the ABC? IF so, your Senior longhorn can apply for one of the 15 scholarship opportunities below!
ABC SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT!
Safety and Behavior Reminders
- Correct IDs on at all times when you enter our building.
- Your words matter...make sure what is coming out of your mouth is helpful, productive, and appropriate. You have all signed off on the student code of conduct in your beginning of year forms.
- Do not open exterior doors for ANYONE (even if you know them) - if it is locked, they must walk around and check in through the front office. There are signs posted on the door...follow them please.
- ATTENTION STUDENT DRIVERS - Please stay in your lane when entering and exiting the parking lots. Be patient, and wait your turn by alternating who pulls out next. Student driving and parking at the Ranch are just that...a privilege...not a right. There will be no more warnings, just the consequence of losing the right to drive/park at the Ranch.
- PARENTS DROPPING OFF/PICKING UP STUDENTS: Please make sure you are in a spot and NOT blocking any driveway areas so that people can get in and out of the parking lot. You cannot block any parking spaces, as this causes my staff to not be able to park, get in the building, and be on duty. Thanks!
Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the button below!
If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you by clicking this button below to request! Please allow 48 hour (business day) turn around on all requests. You will be picking these up in the student service window, and we will let you know when it is ready!
ATTENTION CLASS OF ’23 PARENTS/GUARDIANS! We’re happy to announce that we’ve increased the size of our 2023 Legacy Yearbook--adding 8 additional pages--giving parents/guardians of our graduates the additional space in which to place a Senior Tribute Ad! If you’d like to purchase a Senior Tribute Ad for your graduate, or upgrade the size of an ad that you recently purchased directly from Mr. T. at the school, email Mr. T. at thomas.terrando@lcisd.org for additional ad sizes available.
ATTENTION ALL LONGHORNS: Due to HIGH DEMAND we’ve ordered an additional 100 books to sell to Longhorn students, parents and community members! To order your book, go directly to Balfour.com (we cannot sell books directly through GR) and place your order and pay securely. The book will be delivered to your student in May at The Ranch!
Here is the link: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=131949
See the visual below for help!
Please email Nurse Warner to report your child has COVID or with any questions!
RESTROOM ZONES - LOCKED DOORS - DRESS CODE!
REMINDER! Airpods, Headphones, and Earbuds only allowed during YOUR advisory and YOUR lunch time (and ONLY if you have your ID on) If you choose to bring them to school, you are solely responsible for keeping up with them.
WEARING YOUR ID IS MANDATORY EVERY DAY FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS. $5 REPLACEMENT CHARGE
Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card. With this ID our GRHS students are able to ride the bus, purchase breakfast/lunch, check out library books, able to use their personal devices (phones/airpods, etc) during lunch and advisory.
Refusing to wear your ID visibly on the top half of your body, is not an option, and will result in the consequences stated on the consequence chart below. Please make sure you are wearing your OWN ID.
Every GRHS student has been gifted an ID, protective plastic cover, and lanyard. It is imperative that our Longhorns adhere to this expectation, as this is part of the daily dress code for staff and students. If you need another badge or lose this one there is a $5 replacement cost. This is NOT optional, it is part of dress code. You can pay by cash or it will be charged to your student library account, for EACH replacement you need. Please note that a hold will be placed on your semester grades, transcripts, and final exemptions if this fine is not cleared.
Need a REPLACEMENT ALREADY?
If you are needing to PURCHASE ANOTHER student ID, please use the QR code (above) to request one. You can either pay $5 cash when you pick it up, or we will charge your school library account if you do not have cash. Emails will be sent in Skyward to parent and student emails each time you are charged.
Early Pick Up Procedures - Clear Bag Policy - Consequence Chart
Please use the link below to email the GRHS Attendance Office!
2022-2023 Instructional Calendar and Bell Schedule
STUDENT Parking PASSES!
Questions and Documents that you will need to have ready when you start the ONLINE process:
- Copy of Drivers License UPLOADED (NO PERMITS allowed)
- CURRENT Insurance Card UPLOADED (with GRHS student LISTED AS DRIVER)
- Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, and License Plate Number
- 1st color zone selection, 2nd color zone selection.
- Parking Pass Payment Receipt UPLOADED
- Rules and Regulations Acknowledgment read and signed
If you have additional questions please contact Mrs. Mendez via email bmendez@lcisd.org
GRHS Admin Team Support
Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.
Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.
Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org
Brian Forshee - Associate Principal bforshee@lcisd.orgChris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (BOYS athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org
Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (GIRLS athletic questions/concerns)
MEET THE TEAM!
Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad!
Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance as soon as possible. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)
Counselors:
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org
Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org
Linked below is our new GRHS CCMR Newsletter. A ONE STOP SHOP for all things College and Career!
The newsletter highlights:
- Important upcoming dates and events
- Setting up a meeting with Mrs. Arias
- College application resources
- SAT/ACT/TSI Testing Info
- SchooLinks resources
- and much more!
Be sure to check it out and keep the link handy! GRHS CCMR Newsletter
GPA Rank Update Timeline from our GR Registrar!
Follow Us on Twitter! @WeAreGRHS
GRHS Student News - E20
Here’s a link to the current segment of Wrangling The Ranch, E3, entitled, “Seniors Prep for Graduation”. This video is an update on what seniors should be doing to get themselves ready for our May 17th graduation. The video features interviews with Ms. Macha, Registrar and Ms. Arias, CCM Facilitator about where seniors should be in February prior to graduation!
It's Beginning to look alot like #SRSZN!
Congrats to Mrs. Schroeder's Advisory for Winning The Tuesday Black History Trivia Challenge! Stay tuned for this week...and another set of trivia and another class treat!
Ranch Window Study Views!
Last Monday, Anayo Ordu from CodeHS, hosted an Hour of Code with GR’s Computer Science Club!
Our Lariettes and Belles competed in their first contest of the season at the Ascension Dance North Houston Challenge this weekend! Check out all this hardware they brought home!
Belle Ascension Awards
- Judges Award
- Best in Class Hip Hop Champion
- Best in Class Lyrical Champion
- 2nd Runner Up Pom
- Medium JV Grand Champion
- Overall JV Grand Champion
Lariette Ascension Awards
- Officer Judges Award
- Runner up Officer Jazz
- Runner Up Officer Novelty
- Overall Best in Category Officer Jazz Runner Up
- Team Judges Award
- Academic Excellence Award
- Challenge Elite Award
- Best in Class Contemporary Champion
- Best in Class Hip Hop Champion
- Best in Class Jazz Champion
- Overall Runner Best in Category Contemporary
- Overall Best in Category Hip Hop Champion
- Extra Large Grand Champion Team
Vet med is applying their new knowledge of directional terminology and surface planes to a gummy bear dissection @LamarCISDCTE
Longhorn Stems showed appreciation to our Counselors with these amazing arrangements! #WeAreGR #CTEMonth
Softball!
Solid showing in our final scrimmage of the preseason against a strong El Campo team. JV continues to show strengths both defensively and in the box. Emily Narvais and Carlee Long looked strong on the mound with Isabel Martinez working hard behind the plate. Varsity looked good with Kate Dolan stepping in behind the plate and Zaria Turner working hard in the circle. Big defensive plays made by Jesyca Johnston and Ella Kolenko, along with some great at bats by Macie Burks and Sarah Wendler. Looking foward to kicking off the season again Clements on Tuesday!
TRACK!
On Thursday night, the Freshmen and JV boy’s track and field teams participated in the George Ranch Sub Varsity track and field meet. With it being the first meet of the year, the young men showed great potential. For the freshmen, Kaizer Ifeanyi placed 3rd in the 200, while Joshua Deleon placed 1st in the 800m run, while Ethan Spaulding placed 2nd in both the 800 and 1600m runs. In the 3200m run Nathan Scott placed 1st, while Maddox Minter placed 2nd. In the hurdles, Charles Weaver placed 2nd in the 110s, but got redemption in the 300s by taking 1st. In fact, the 300s saw the Longhorns with a clean sweep with Josiah Johnson taking 3rd and Ezekiel Adebayo taking 2nd. In the relays, the freshmen Longhorns placed 3rd in the 4x1, 3rd in the 4x2, and 2nd in the 4x4. Amongst a field of 8 schools, the freshmen team placed first overall.
For the JV boys, Jaden Sheldon won the 100m dash, Joshua Araya placed 2nd in the 400m dash, and Justice Omorayi placed 3rd in the 800m run. In the 1600m run Michael Simone placed 3rd. The hurdles saw great performances coming from Ahmad Kalimullah who placed 1st in both the 110s and 300s, while Aidan Creech placed 2nd in the 110s and 3rd in the 300s. In the pole vault Carson Lee and Ben Nicholie took 2nd and 3rd respectively; while Kurvion McNeil place 2nd in the high jump. To close the meet the 4x400m relay placed 3rd, allowing the JV boys to finish second amongst the field of 8 schools.
TENNIS!
Junior Varsity
The JV Longhorn Tennis Team competed at the Fort Bend Tournament on 2/7. Edie Oestreich and Scotlyn Thiel won the consolation division of the B Girls Doubles division. This solid girls doubles team beat players from Ridge Point, Travis, & Cy Woods throughout the tournament. In B Mixed Doubles, Noah Ingelmo and Maddie Barnetson made it to the semifinals of the draw defeating players from Clear Lake and Ridge Point.
Varsity
The Varsity Longhorn Tennis Team hosted and competed in the annual LCISD Tournament on 2/10 & 2/11. Juniors, Clay Watson and Sebastian Johnson earned 3rd place in the A Boys Doubles division. This dynamic duo took down players from Kempner, Foster, and George Ranch. In A Girls Doubles senior Charlize Wilson and sophomore Solana Argao earned the 3rd place medal while defeating talented players from Langham Creek, Fulshear, & Klein Cain. Avery Knight and Addison Powell won second place in the B Girls Doubles division taking down players from Kempner, Ridge Point, and Klein Cain before falling short in the finals against a strong Jordan team. Seniors, Hayden Gazaway and Lainey Ingelmo won the consolation medal in the B Mixed Doubles division while defeating players from Cy Woods & Lamar. The team competed well as a whole at the tournament and we saw success in every division. We look forward to competing in Deer Park next week!
BOYS SOCCER!
Boys Varsity Soccer defeats Elkins 3-2. Goals for Jonathan Kayizi, David Michel, and Tobias Herrera. Gregor Jones made some huge saves late to preserve the win. The Horns are back in action Tuesday night at Clements! Come on out and help us make that playoff push!