Granger School Weekly Newsletter
March 19-23, 2018
Owning Up: Lesson 2
Teasing: not to be used as a cover up for hurting others.
This week the students will create a definition of humor and distinguish between good, annoying, and bad teasing. Students will be entitled to their own thoughts and feelings, with respect for others. No one can decide how someone else feels. They will define qualities of a good friend and own up to negative behaviors they themselves have exhibited.
Try this: Catch yourself saying things like just kidding, joking, or no offense. What teasing were you doing and why were you doing it? Identify what type you are using: annoying, malicious, or good.
Observe others: Do you know someone who knows how to act when teased? Know someone who uses their humor well?
Next week: Lesson Three: SEAL strategy for communicating in conflict or difficult situations
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
(COMING SOON TO YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY!)
Website: http://culturesofdignity.com/
Owning Up: Student Thoughts
Mercedes Cruz, 12th Grade: "Good ideas. Some people might think it's a joke still, but I also feel it will help."
Something to ponder: Do we, as adults, listen to children and young adults when they are expressing their thoughts? If not, how do we expect to understand the world from their comprehension and show the way for students struggling with difficult issues?
Students: Are you dismissing a discussion without listening because of the way the idea is presented or have you made up your mind because the topic has become over used?
Don't Mark Me
Third through eighth grade, three different sessions, one common lesson. On March 8th Deputy Paul Leal, a Williamson County Constable, gave a personal, heartfelt message with the goal to give students hope and educate them on the consequences of bullying.
Displayed in the high school case, and in the library, are the boards used to demonstrate the power of hurtful words. Nails were driven into the board for each example willing students gave about situations which affected them. Even when an apology is made - and accepted - (nail taken out), a mark is left.
The lesson ties in nicely for an introduction to students next lesson in the Culture of Dignity program. Hopefully the program will encourage students to participate, get uncomfortable, and get real when discussing teasing - as well as finding solutions to prevent the hurt others may unknowingly be administering.
Quote of the Week
Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.
Quick Reminders/Planning Ahead
March 20 Class Pictures Grades Pre-K - 6th
March 20 High School Academic UIL Writing/Journalism Meet in Thrall
March 23 Academic UIL (Mathematics, Number Sense, Calculators, Social Studies, and Science) at Blinn College in Brenham.
April 15-17 Granger Student Council State Conference
Planning Ahead
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
Tuesday, March 6th - A day in history
Science Fun
Mrs. Shirocky's fourth grader classes also did a similar experiment, however testing speed on tile verse carpet.
Picutred below: sophmores testing cars and making graphs.
Fourth Graders testing using balls and a ramp.
How low are you willing to go?
...To check...
ALL grades 7-12 have a $40 laptop insurance due. If you have not paid, amount is due in full. Those on payment plans, final payment is due. Thank you for your understanding.
Randomness
***The glasses have found their way home!***
Riddle
A werewolf has claws at the end of its paws; a comma has a pause at the end of its clause.
Lunch Menu
Tuesday: Spaghetti
Wednesday: Pepperoni Pizza
Thursday: Twin Tacos
Friday: Fish Sticks
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.net
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
UIL
High School Academic UIL Writing/Journalism Meet - March 20th in Thrall
HS OAP Bi-District March 21st
Academic UIL (Mathematics, Number Sense, Calculators, Social Studies, and Science) Meet - March 23rd at Blinn College in Brenham.
Sports Schedules
~You're invited to the sporting events and to share the excitement and support for the hard working Granger ISD Students and Coaches!~
Tennis
Thurs. March 22 Taylor JV 8am
Friday March 23 Taylor V 8am
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 22 Bruceville-Eddie Relays
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