Granger School Weekly Newsletter
March 26-29, 2018
Culture of Dignity: Lesson 3
Key Discussions:
*When students are angry, frustrated, or worried they can use the tool, SEAL, to think when under stress.
SEAL: Stop, Explain, Affirm and acknowledge, and Lock. ~ Ask your student for more details!
*Demonstrating Strength: when you sincerely apologize for your wrong.
*If you get an insincere apology, and respect your own feelings, you can respond by saying "Thank you for the apology" instead of "It's Okay". You don't want to seem like what happened didn't matter.
Next week: The Power of Gossip pg. 51
The programs credit goes to:
Book: Owning Up: Empowering Adolescents to Confront Social Cruelty, Bullying, and Injustice by Rosalind Wiseman
Interested in learning more?
Books for further research by Rosalind Wiseman:
Queen Bees & Wannabes
Masterminds & Wingmen
Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads
(AVAILABLE IN YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY!)
Website: http://culturesofdignity.com/
Teacher and Student Thoughts: Owning Up Program
In the class that I'm leading, students are already discussing some pretty tough issues. They are also self-regulating their conversations and comments based on the guidelines that we set up on the first day. It is allowing them to say what is important to them within a safe environment. If a really hard topic arises, we can use the tools we are learning to sort it out. This is teaching them how to solve problems in a productive way instead of a hurtful way.
Even though these kids may have been taught the right and wrong ways to treat other people as young children, social media has changed the landscape and altered their way of thinking. I am glad that our school has made this program a priority to educate and demonstrate how to have healthy relationships both in person and on-line.
Student Quotes:
Callie Rodriquez, 8th Grade: I think it's a good way for students to express themselves about certain issues without others judging them. I believe if people hear how their words and actions affect others, they will change the way they act towards them. We've only had two lessons so far, so in the long run, it will be helpful.
Jaila Rollie, 6th Grade: I like how we can be open minded. I think it's helping me and other people. They aren't being as mean or rude as they use to be.
Payton Filla, 6th Grade: I like how we can speak our mind and teachers won't judge us. I also like how it effects our learning. There is not so much drama interrupting during class.
Quote of the Week
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
PTO Meeting Monday, March 26 @ 7:00 pm in cafeteria
No School Friday, March 30
April 9 SHAC meeting 4:00 in library
Thurs. April 12 Kindergarten pictures
April 17 High School Band in Bastrop for UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competition
April 15-17 Granger Student Council State Conference
3rd grade mock staar tests:
Math-April 10
Reading-April 11
April 4-7 FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Dallas
Sat., April 7 City Wide Garage Sale
April 17 High School Band @Bastrop HS UIL Region 18/26 High School Concert and Sight-Reading Competition.
Don't forget:
*Instagram: Follow the school yearbook @ grangerlionsyearbook
*Students have access to eBooks! https://wbb38820.follettshelf.com/shelf/servlet/presentshelfform.do?site=38820
Menu
Tuesday: Cheese Nachos
Wednesday: Chicken a la King
Thursday: Lasagna
Friday: No School
Funny you should ask...
Because there's a short stop in between.
Mark Your Calendar
STAAR/EOC Testing Dates:
April 10 - Grade 4 & 7 Writing, Grade 5 & 8 Math, English I EOC
April 11- Grade 5 & 8 Reading
April 12 - English II EOC
May 8-10 - High School EOC: Algebra (5/8), Biology (5/9),
US History (5/10)
May 14 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Math, 5th & 8th Math Retest
May 15 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Reading, 5th & 8th Reading Retest
May 16 - Grade 5, 8 Science
May 17 - Grade 8 Social Studies
*See also in Repeats Worth Repeating Section*
Padawan Graduated to Jedi Knight
Below are the lists of students presented to the committee, and we congratulate them for their outstanding character and citizenship. However, only one from each month are ready to take on Jedi Knight status. Don't give up young Padawan's - for you may be ready next time.
Nominations:
Daniel Finch
Bianca Castro
Ariana Lopez
Gabby Garcia
Cyrus Carpenter
Jesus Rodriguez
Adrian Lizardo
And the Padawan to make Jedi Knight status is: Garbriela "Gabby" Garcia
Awesome job Gabby and all the wonderful Padawan students! Be vigilant, as names can be resubmitted for Jedi Knight status. May the Force Be With You.
Jedi Knight Gabriela Garcia
High School Academic U.I.L. Results
ONE ACT PLAY:
4th Place
WRITING EVENTS:
Feature Writing - Kiara Miller 7th / Paige Pearson 8th
Headline Writing - Faith Scruggs 4th - Alternate for Region UIL
News Writing - Alexi Wade - 5th / Kiara Miller 6th / Paige Pearson 8th
Ready Writing - Lee Ryder - 2nd - Advances to Region UIL
Ryan Pickett - 4th - Alternate for Region UIL
Journalism TEAM - 3rd Place
OTHER EVENTS:
*Calculators - Colby Marek - 13th / Travis Miller - 16th / Hunter Ivicic - 17th / Oscar Torres - 18th / TEAM - 5th place
*Mathematics - John Schneider - 5th / Ryan Pickett - 9th / Bruce Lay - 13th /
Kiara Miller - 15th / TEAM 3rd place
*Number Sense - Ryan Pickett - 9th / Bruce Lay 12th / Kiara Miller 15th / Jake Kaminkow 17th / TEAM - 4th place
*Social Studies - Mikayla Schrhak - 6th / Caleb Filla - 7th / Lee Ryder - 10th / William Jones - 14th / TEAM 2nd place - Alt. for Region
*Science - John Schneider - 15th / Mikayla Schrhak - 18th / Lee Ryder - 19th / Ryan Pickett - 23rd / *Travis Miller - 24th / Alexis Overmyer - 25th /
*John Schneider - Top Score Physics - Advances to Region UIL / TEAM 5th Place
THANK YOU, U.I.L. COACHES, FOR A GREAT U.I.L. SEASON!!!
Granger has awesome students! Please praise these scholars for a job well done! They represent our district well - not only are they super intelligent, but they are always so respectful, well-behaved, and mature!
Thank you everyone for your support!
Jennifer Cundieff
Parents: We Need You
Repeats Worth Repeating
Raising Fundraiser Awareness
FCCLA selling $1 variety bars, and $2 Mint Meltaway, $2 Caramel Swirl and $2 Chocolate Almond candy bars.
*Senior Class Kona Ice Sales are 4/3. Time: 3:00-5:00
***Want your student to have a special spot highlighted in the yearbook? Ads are for sale, but priceless memories preserved!
1/8 page for $6
1/4 for $13
1/2 for $25
Full for $50
*Ongoing Fundraiser: SHOPPING! www.SchoolStore.com
School name: Granger School
School ID#: 192787
+++Family Book Store on home page and Caring for Classrooms donations count towards student's earning prizes. Merchants purchases raise money for the entire school but will not count for student's Prize Thermometer. All proceeds benefit the school.
Happy Birthday!
March
Donna Griffis 4
Andrea Dolan 6
Michael Abbott 11
Margaret Vrana 15
Tiffany Michalik 16
Jennifer Rhoades 18
Frank Rivera 20
Tracie Niskern 21
Ernest Valdez 21
Brent Holubec 23
Elizabeth Lewis 28
Schedules
Third Grade Mock STAAR Tests
Math-April 10
Reading-April 11
Renaissance Testing Dates (Reading & Math Progress Monitoring)
4th Nine Weeks 03/05/2018- 03/30/2018
End of Year 04/23/2018 - 05/11/2018
STAAR, EOC, and Finals Testing Dates:
Feb. 26 - April 4 - TELPAS
April 10 - Grade 4 & 7 Writing, Grade 5 & 8 Math, English I EOC
April 11- Grade 5 & 8 Reading
April 12 - English II EOC
May 8-10 - High School EOC: Algebra (5/8), Biology (5/9), US History (5/10)
May 14 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Math, 5th & 8th Math Retest
May 15 - Grade 3, 4, 6, 7 Reading, 5th & 8th Reading Retest
May 16 - Grade 5, 8 Science
May 17 - Grade 8 Social Studies
May 22-24 Finals Week
Sports Schedules
~You are invited to the sporting events and to share the excitement and support for the hard working Granger ISD Students and Coaches!~
Tennis
Wed. March 28 Academy V 8am
Mon. April 9 District V Thrall 8am
Tues. April 10 District JV Thrall 8am
Wed.-Thurs. April 18-19 Regional - Corpus Christi 8am
Thurs.-Fri. May 17-18 State Texas A&M 8am
Track
Thurs. March 29 Chilton Pirate Relays
Wed. April 4 District Track Meet at Holland
Wed. April 16 Area Track Meet
April 27-28 regional Track Meet at A&M
May 11-12 State Track Meet at UT
*Remember to check school website and Dojo in case of any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
********The end is nearer than you think:
Students & Parents: Please be sure you/your student does not have any unfulfilled obligations. It's not nagging, really. It is a gentle reminder to avoid unnecessary surprises.
Possible obligations: laptop insurance, bills carried over from last year, lunch bill, lost books or other borrowed items, FCCLA fees, club dues, athletic dues. Your understanding is appreciated.
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