Granger School Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 14-18, 2016
This is Book Fair Week!
The book fair is in the library Nov. 14-18th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Family night is Thursday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There are extended shopping days from Nov. 7-22nd with 24/7 online shopping opportunities.
Please remember all proceeds benefit our school!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=grangerschool1
Questions? Contact Mrs. Griffis at 512-859-2173 Ext. 240, or email at dgriffis@granger.txed.net.
Please Pick Up Elementary Fundraiser Pies Orders Wednesday!
Red Apple Pies Delivery will be on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 between 12 Noon and 1 P.M. in the Elementary Building in the Foyer. Please have your pies picked up no later than 4 P.M.
Source: School Website
Picture Retakes this Thursday!
Friday is the Thanksgiving Lunch with a Loved One!
Playoffs! Round Two!
Granger is moving on to the next round of the playoffs after crushing Center Point 38-16. The next game:
We will play Bruni Friday Nov 18 @ 7:30 in Poteet, TX.
Address Map Link: 1100 School Dr -- Poteet, Texas 78065
We are the Home Team.
Purple Santa Applications
Elementary/JH UIL Academic Events
Hey Band!
What are you up to band?
We are practicing for our annual band Christmas concert on December 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the student center.
Elementary students are currently learning recorder basics and practicing for their Christmas program as well. It will be on December 14, 2016.
Bragging Rights
A little pick me up...
Ship Ahoy!
Thank you for all your hard work! You are awesome!
Raising Fundraiser Awareness
Book Fair November 14-18 ~ See Griffis
Cool All Sports Button for $2 ~ See Lane or a cheerleader
Beautiful, collared polo shirts, 3 color choices, $30 each, for Girls Basketball. Money due by Nov. 18th ~ See Coach Miller
Schedules
Renaissance Math, Reading, Early Literacy Testing Dates
Dec. 5-16, 2016
*Jan. 17-30, 2017
Feb. 21-March 6, 2017
*April 17-28, 2017
Basketball
Monday, Nov. 14th
- JH GBB vs. Thrall (Home)
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Thrall 5:00 PM
- Source: Website Basketball Calendar
Tues. Nov. 15th
- Lady Lion BB at Bartlett Varsity-only
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- JV Boys Basketball 5:00 PM, Varsity Boys Basketball 7:30, Home vs. Bartlett
- Source: School Website Basketball Calendar
Friday, Nov. 18th-
- Lady Lion BB vs. San Juan Diego Varsity-only - CANCELLED/WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED as of 2:34 pm on 11/14/16
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- JV Boys Basketball 5:00 PM, Varsity Boys Basketball 7:30, Home vs. Rogers
- Source: School Website Basketball Calendar
***REMINDER***
The school website is another, more comprehensive, source for schedules. Schedules are subject to change. http://www.grangerisd.net/
Second 9 Weeks: Oct. 17-Dec. 16, 2016
School Closed: Nov. 23-25, 2016
In case you ever wondered why...
Negativity: It rewires the brain: "whenever we think a thought or have a feeling or physical sensation, thousands of neurons are triggered and they all get together to form a neural network. The brain learns to trigger the same neurons with repetitive thinking...neurons which fire together, wire together." ~ Donald Hebb, neuropsychologist
Four tricks to avoid negativity:
Be grateful: Even for the smallest of things.
Catch yourself: Catch yourself in a complaint. Stop complaining. Congratulate yourself for being aware!
Make a new groove: We can create a brand new groove for pleasant feelings. The more often we allow our minds to remember the good stuff, the easier that kind of thinking becomes.
Practice wise effort: Wise effort is letting go of that which is not helpful and cultivating that which is skillful.
Source: http://theheartysoul.com/complaining-brain-negativity/ (quick, easy read)
Happy Birthday!
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Lauren Bennett 5Brock Miller 7
Karen Horak 10
Jason Meng 14
Joy Michalek 25
Jimmie Baker 26
Granger ISD
Email: dgriffis@gmail.com
Website: grangerisd.net
Location: 300 North Colorado, Granger, TX, United States
Phone: 512-859-2173
Facebook: facebook.com/GrangerISD
Useful Resources!
Don't forget to check the school website and Facebook for information and announcements!