Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Dec. 7-11, 2020
Planning Ahead/Quick Reminders
Dec. 9 CALENDAR CHANGE: Full/Regular School Day
Dec. 10 Senior Pictures
Dec. 11 Elementary Hat Day
Dec. 16 Elementary Wear Holiday PJ's
Dec. 17 Elementary Ugly Sweater Day
Dec. 17 Early Release 1:00pm
Dec. 17 Santa Visit for Grades Pre-K-4th
Dec. 18 Purple Santa Deliveries
Dec. 18-Jan. 5 Student Holiday
Dec. 18 Student Holiday/Professional Development
Jan. 5 Student Holiday/Professional Development
Jan. 18 School Closed
Jan. 28 Picture re-takes
Test dates:
December 8- English 1 EOC
December 9-Algebra 1 EOC
December 10-English 2, Biology, and US History EOC
Friendly Reminders:
*Please return library books. Many have not been returned from last year. Ouch. ***10 Graders!!!
*Regular school board meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. For information from the meetings, please refer to the school website, under Board of Trustees, then Agendas & Minutes.
*There is a $35 replacement cost for lost or damaged laptop chargers. Barcodes on school issued property must not be removed.
*All students are issued a laptop which will reflect on their library status. Students Pre-K-4th attending school on campus will keep their issued laptop in their homeroom.
Important Reminder:
Parents, please fill out the free or reduced lunch application!
Free and Reduced Lunch Storyboard for Parents in English and Spanish.
https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi._PFE.Video.FRL.Strybord.Parents
Granger ISD 3rd Grading Period: Admin Approval Request for Remote Attendance
Menu
Tuesday: Corn Dog
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: Orange Chicken
Friday: Cheeseburger
*You may also find the entire month on the school website under child nutrition.
Jingle Jokes
Elf: Why are Christmas trees so fond of the past?
Santa: Why?
Elf: Because the present’s beneath them.
Santa Visit Scheduled
ANGEL TREE DONATIONS NEEDED
Granger Football All-District Accolades
The Lions brought home a Bi-District Title and were your 2020 Area Finalist.
District 13-2A CO-Offensive MVP
#4 Johnny Ryder WR
1st Team All-District Defense
#3 Dj McClelland ILB
#22 Donnie Cantwell ILB
$74 Dwayne Gaida DL
#4 Johnny Ryder FS
2nd Team All-District Defense
#82 Tripp Wilkie OLB
#7 Nate Tucker CB
#54 Luis Reyna DL
#11 Thomas Rhoades FS
1st All-District Offense
#11 Thomas Rhoades QB
#22 Donnie Cantwell RB
#74 Dwayne Gaida OL
#54 Luis Reyna OL
2nd Team All-District Offense
#3 Dj McClleland ILB
#82 Tripp Wilkie TE
#50 Alex Rodriguez OL
#12 Evan Hutka WE
1st Team Honorable Mention
#64 Jordan Rhoades OL
#76 Daryl Stefek OL
#17 Michael Selucky OLB
#2 Issac Lizardo CB
#21 Abraham Cadena OLB
1st Team Academic All-District
#2 Issac Lizardo
#3 Dj McClelland
#4 Johnny Ryder
#7 Nate Tucker
#11 Thomas Rhoades
#12 Evan Hutka
#14 Lucas Matta
#16 Hunter Prinz
#50 Alex Rodriguez
#55 Victor Godinez
#64 Jordan Rhoades
#76 Daryl Stefek
#82 Tripp Wilkie
Student Council Kudos
Post Office Due Dates to Deliver by Christmas
- December 9: APO/FPO/DPO (ZIP Code 093 only) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
- December 11: APO/FPO/DPO (all other ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail services
- December 15: USPS Retail Ground service
- December 18: APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express service
- December 18: First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards)
- December 18: First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
- December 19: Priority Mail service
- December 23: Priority Mail Express service
Schedules & Such
*Remember to check school website, Dojo, Email, Facebook, Twitter, and Remind for any last minute changes due to situations beyond GISD control.
Renaissance Universal Screening
MOY 4 week testing window: January 18-February 12
EOY 4 week testing window: April 5-April 30
ASVAB Test Sept. 23rd
Secondary Bell Schedule
Jr. High Class Periods
1st 8:00-8::45
2nd 8:55-9:40
3rd 9:50-10:35
4th 10:45-11:30
Lunch 11:35-12:05
5th 12:10-12:55
6th 1:05-1:50
7th 2:00-2:45
8th 2:55-3:40
High School Class Periods
1st 8:00-8:45
2nd 8:55-9:40
3rd 9:50-10:35
4th 10:45-11:30
5th 11:40-12:25
Lunch 12:30-1:00
6th 1:05-1:50
7th 2:00-2:45
8th 2:55-3:40
LUNCH TIMES
· Pre K - 1st 10:30-10:55
· 2nd-4th 11:00-11:25
· 5th - 8th 11:35 - 12:05
· 9th - 12th 12:30-1:00
LIBRARY FIXED SCHEDULE
Monday
8:55-9:40 Steffek
1:05:1:50 Horak
Tuesday
8:55-9:40 Repa
1:05-1:50 Mr. Irisawa
2:40-3:10 Mrs. Irisawa
Wednesday
8:55-9:40 Vanek
1:05-1:50 Michalik
Thursday
8:55-9:40 Marek
1:05-1:50 Sessums
Friday
8:55-9:40 Chapman
1:05-1:50 Ivicic
2:55-3:40 Ms. Kubacak
School Board:
Tommy Filla, President
Timmy Tidwell, Vice President
Sandra Carpenter, Secretary
Chelsey Ellison, Member
Scott Murrah, Member
Peter Reese, Member
Daryl Stefek, Member
Class Sponsors
Seniors:
Lyndsey Reed, Stephen Brosch, Jessica Ivicic, Eric Johnson, Alyssa Wade, Brent Holubec
Juniors:
Seth Terry, Tracy Terry, Lisa Repa, Jimmie Baker, Anissa Lopez
Sophomores:
Jordan Hafley, Tawnya Shirocky, Quinlan Kubacak, Mari Buenrostro
Freshmen:
Carol Sameniego, Cole Lowry, Jennifer Lane, Jolene Volek
Helpful Links:
Scholarships and Academic Counseling Service link: https://www.grangerisd.net/79539_2
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: https://www.arbookfind.com
Video guides to college financial aide:
Overview of the Financial Aid Process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_iS7gmQd9o
How to Create Your FSA ID : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ihhGk8mCY&t=2s
2019-2020 FAFSA Full Walkthrough : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1GmaBMD-oY
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c1gNefSw78
Parent resource on E-Cigarettes and JUUL prevention: https://www.catch.org/pages/cmb-parent-resources
Resources and outreach available to students, teachers, and the community:
*Intervention Services: Alana Arndt on campus daily during the school year for individual/family therapy and support (512-713-9886)
*Mobile Outreach Team: available for mental health crisis and can offer mental health resources in Williamson County area. (512-864-8277)
*The Christi Center: Offers free, ongoing support groups for adults grieving the loss of a child, spouse, parent, sibling or other loved one. (512-467-2600) http://christicenter.org/services/williamson-county/
* Bluebonnet Trials 1-800-841-1255
*Crisis Hotline Text 741741
*Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255
***Laptop Loan Agreement:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/776/laptop_loan_agreement_2.pdf
***FRIENDLY REMINDER*** There is a $35 replacement cost for lost or damaged laptop chargers. Barcodes on school issued property must not be removed.
KEEP GRANGER SAFE
Practice the Big 4 NPI's (Non-Pharmaceuticals Intervention)
1. Limit social contact and always be mindful of your distance.
2. Wash your hands all the time.
3. Wipe all touch surfaces.
4. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others.
Granger ISD
Email: dgriffis@granger.txed.net
Website: grangerisd.com
Location: 300 North Colorado, Granger, TX, USA
Phone: 512-859-2173
Facebook: facebook.com/GrangerISD
Twitter: @Granger_Lions
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