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Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

If you want to be LUCKY this final 9 weeks you must PREPARE and KEEP SHOWING UP! Attendance must improve! Let's talk about SHOWING up, as I reminded you last week, attendance matters all the way until the end of the year. If you miss more than 10% of the school year, we are required to file truancy, so please help us by showing up and taking care of your business. All medical notes from a doctor or clinic, must be turned in within the 5 day grace period after the absence.

There are no FREE days when it comes to exemptions. Exemptions are NOT a right, they are a privilege, and one that you must work hard for academically, behaviorally, and by being present at school! Parent notes do not ensure you receive them, the 3 day absence limit is still in effect to be eligible for them. As the LCISD handbook states...3 tardies EQUALS 1 absence. If you are not on a BUS that is late, you are not excused when coming in late.

Speaking on late buses, this past week, I know you are frustrated as we are having up to 8 late morning buses and 2-3 late afternoon buses due to bus driver shortages causing comeback routes. Rest assured that I know this is a problem, and I am in constant contact with the Director of Transportation, as we are trying to find other solutions.

Attention SENIORS! We are taking your panoramic picture tomorrow (Monday) during 3rd period! More details to come on the announcements.

We are SOLD OUT of parking spots for this year. You can add you name to the waiting list, in case we have some open up, but for now, we do not have any spots left at GRHS or RJH. Thanks for your understanding.

Keep BEING THE ONE to wear your ID and be in dress code. This is NOT optional, so there is no need to be disrespectful when we are holding you accountable. Rules are just expected to be followed, whether you agree with them or not. That's life. Your everyday choices matter and that includes your respectful body language and good manners...that I KNOW your parents taught you.

Who is interested in making a positive impact at George Ranch High School?? If that’s YOU, then join the GRHS PTO Executive Board! See the info below! This is not the same time commitment as an Elementary PTO...so don't be scared! :)

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

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

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (boys athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (girls athletic questions/concerns)

adutch@lcisd.org

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• Senior Panoramic Picture on Monday During 3rd Period!
• Join the GRHS PTO Executive Board! This is not the same time commitment as an Elementary PTO...so don't be scared! :)
  
• Find those ID's and BE IN DRESS CODE for Monday!
• ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Exemptions earned = 3 absences or less! All notes MUST be turned in within 5 days of when you return! (see link in newsletter)
  
• We are SOLD OUT of parking spots for this year at GRHS and RJH.
  
• NHS provides Peer Tutoring Every Wednesday Morning in the Library!
  

• Struggling to pass one of your EOC's? Additional Twice a Week After School STAAR Tutorial Opportunities are here and transportation is provided! See Flyer!
  

• 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

Maximum semester exam exemptions allowed: (IF you ALSO meet criteria below)

• Grade 9: Two classes per semester
• Grade 10: Three classes per semester
• Grade 11: Four classes per semester
• Grade 12: All classes per semester

District Exemption Policy:

• No more than 3 absences (indicated by A or A-A or U on attendance record) in the class period in which you are requesting the exemption.
• An 80-semester average or above (4th, 5th, and 6th six weeks’ average).
• No more than 3 office referrals, with no more than 1 assignment to ISS(not to exceed 3 days). No assignments to ALC or out-of-school suspensions.
• No outstanding fees, fines, or residency holds.
• Any absences, reduction in course grade below 80, fine, or discipline referral AFTER the exemption declaration may negate final exam exemptions.

Additional Semester Exam Options (these are in addition to the regular District Exemption Policy above)

College Board Advanced Placement Final Exam Options

• An 80% semester average, or above, in the AP course, AND/OR AP student participation in mock exam(s) AND/OR AP student exam completion [with mock exam practice recommended]

Spring 2023 CTE Course Certification Final Exam Option

• CTE enrolled student will register for the associated CTE course certification
• CTE enrolled student must successfully attend, complete, and pass the scheduled CTE certification assessment during the spring 2022 semester
• CTE certification assessment fees paid via CTE district office

SAT (11th grade): March 1st, 2023 Final Exam Option

SAT registered 11th grade student who successfully scores a 480 (EBRW) and/or a 530 on the Math portion may elect to exempt their spring 2023 ELA final exam and/or spring 2023 math final exam. Student has demonstrated CCMR readiness

• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully attend and complete the scheduled SAT exam on March 1st , 2023.
• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully earn a score of 480 Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully earn a score of 530 on Math portion

We will be holding elections for ALL positions on the Executive Board at the General Meeting for members in April.

Those positions are:

· President

· 1st VP – Membership

· 2nd VP – Volunteers

· 3rd VP – Hospitality

· 4th VP – Public Relations

· Secretary

· Treasurer

We are looking for motivated, school-spirited parents/guardians from ALL grade levels to work together to build a strong PTO for the 2023-24 school year and beyond. A brief bio form will need to be filled in and emailed back by March 31st in order for you to be included on the ballot.

If you are interested and/or would like more information, please contact Carol Lansky, GRHS PTO VP, at carollansky@yahoo.com.

Additional reminders will not be sent out nor will passes be sent to students to report for testing.

Attendance will be taken in the testing room so it will not be held against you. Please put a reminder in your phone for your testing information.

**Seniors who must retake the TSI will be automatically added to the testing rosters.

Students will complete an assignment in the GRHS Counselor Corner Canvas page. Deadline is May 2nd!

If you need qualifying test scores, be sure you have registered to take the TSIA2 or the Next Gen Accuplacer!

Please visit the Counselor Corner Canvas page for a step-by-step video that will walk you through this process or stop by 2327 with questions.

Application Process 2023-2024 for Fall/Spring: GRHS Counselor's Corner 2022-2023 (instructure.com)

Dual Credit Course Approval Form Submission for Fall/Spring 2023-2024 (instructure.com)

There are still a few spaces left on the trip to Iceland (summer 2024). The tour price will be increasing up to $200 on 4/1. If you are still interested, this is your last chance to reserve your spot before the price goes up.

• You can enroll online at www.eftours.com/tour-website/2564375ZT.

• Or call 1-800-665-5364 and reference our trip number 2564375ZT.

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Guidry (rguidry@lcisd.org)

All students must follow the expectations, parents please speak to your student, this is not optional.

• Current GRHS ID's on the second you walk through our doors.
• Do NOT open exterior doors to ANYONE!
• Shorts must have at least a 3 inch inseam which means I can EASILY see them well below the bottom of your t-shirt/sweatshirt.
• There should be NO visible mid-drift (skin) showing between your tops and your bottoms. Just wearing a jacket (that is wide open is not acceptable). Zip it up ALL DAY or wear a longer shirt please! Thanks!

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!

madelyn.warner@lcisd.org

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.

Questions and Documents that you will need to have ready when you start the ONLINE process:

1. Copy of Drivers License UPLOADED (NO PERMITS allowed)
2. CURRENT Insurance Card UPLOADED (with GRHS student LISTED AS DRIVER)
3. Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, and License Plate Number
4. 1st color zone selection, 2nd color zone selection.
5. Parking Pass Payment Receipt UPLOADED
6. Rules and Regulations Acknowledgment read and signed

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

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)

mailto:adutch@lcisd.org

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

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

Congratulations and good luck to Malachi Dei, Tori Head, Eric Le, Hannah Lee, Karim Shabib,

Nawal Shabib, Sammie Wu, Afshaal Zubair.

These talented musicians will be giving a recital of their pieces prior to traveling to Austin. The provisional date for this Monday, May 9th, but may change. The concert will be held in the Polly Ryon MS Cafeteria.

JV wins 8-5

Maggie Shannon worked hard in the circle for JV with Carlee Long working hard behind the plate! Isabella Hernandez and Kennedy Jolley led the offense with both earning doubles. Emily Conger, Kennedy Jolley, Courtney May, Ashley Mcculloch and Maggie Shannon all earning RBI's. Solid defensive plays were led by Madison Perez and Emily Narvais. Proud of this hardworking group! Excited to see them continue to grow throughout the second half of district play.

Varsity wins 11-1

• The Lady Longhorns scored six runs in the third on its way to an 11-1 victory over Fort Bend Clements on Friday. GR big bats were led by Ella Kolenko, Kamaryn Radford, Karrlauhn Deas, and Mariah Garner, who each had RBIs in the inning.

• GR scored six runs in the third inning. Kolenko, Radford, Deas, and Garner each drove in runs during the inning.
• Zaria Turner led things off in the pitcher's circle. The southpaw surrendered one run on five hits over five innings, striking out 11 and walking zero.
• George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns Varsity collected 11 hits on the day. Kathleen Dolan, Deas, and Radford all managed multiple hits for GR. Radford, Deas, and Dolan each managed two hits to lead the squad.

On Thursday night, a portion of sub-varsity boys participated in the Angleton Wildcats Sub Varsity Relays meet. For the few guys that participated, they were able to place 6th overall as a team. Placing in scoring positions were Jaelon Ridley (1st in the Long Jump and 4th in the 100), Jordan Crump (2nd in the 300m hurdles and 3rd in the 110m hurdles), Dwayne Tomales (5th in the Long Jump); while the relay members of Desmond Drinkard, Devine Iroh, Austin Lovelady, and Avery Luna placed 6th in the 4x1. And relay members Iroh, Christian Lee, Luna, and Julian Harris placed 5th in the 4x2.

VARSITY RESULTS:

1600 Meters- Josiah Soward 4:46.16 (5th Place)

110 Meter Hurdles- Ifeoluwa Famogun 15.45 (3rd Place)

300 Meter Hurdles- Ifeoluwa Famogun 38.18 (2nd Place)

300 Meter Hurdles- Luke Nicholie 41.28 (5th Placd)

300 Meter Hurdles- Ahmad Kalimullah 42.05 (6th Place)

4 x 100 Meter Relay- Christopher Chijoke, Jesus Ludert, Kennard McGuire and Kevin Odikpo) 42.51 (5th Place)

4 x 200 Meter Relay- Joshua Akaluso, Christopher Chijoke, Kennard McGuire and Kevin Odikpo 1:29.51 (4th Place)

Discus- Jacques Franklin 138-10 feet (6th Place)

Pole Vault- Jesus Ludert 12-6 feet (4th Place)

On Wednesday and Thursday nights before spring break, the JV and Freshman boys track and field teams separated their teams once again. On Thursday night, the freshman and JV boys participated in the Thurgood Marshall High School JV meet, while the other members of the freshman and JV team participated in the Randle High School Lions JV meet.

At Marshall, the JV boys finished placed 4th overall, while the freshmen finished in the top spot, winning first place overall as a team. Helping the JV place 4th was Jaden Shelton who placed 2nd in the 100, Aidan Buford who placed 3rd in the 400, Adrian Agadah and Justice Omoruyi who placed 2nd and 3rd respectively in the 800, Cameron Butler who placed 3rd in the 3200m run, while the 4x1 (Anthony Lenette, Gil Jackson, Brandon Everett, and Jaden Shelton) placed 3rd, and the 4x2 (Malachi Montgomery, Jaden Shelton, Gil Jackson, and Kevant Jackson) also placed 3rd. Rounding out the running events though, the Longhorns were able to win the 4x4 with great laps by: Aidan Buford, Anthony Lenette, Justice Omoruyi, and Adrian Agadah. In the field events Braden Cain placed 2nd in the shot put and Kurveon McNeil placed 3rd in the triple jump.

For the Freshmen at Marshall, the young men that had major contributions to the 1st place finish were: Hayden Drinkard who placed 2nd in the 100, Kaizer Ifeanyi who finished 1st in the 200, Ethan Spaulding and Joshua Deleon who placed 3rd and 4th respectively in the 800, while Deleon placed 2nd in the 1600. In the 3200, the Longhorns placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with Nathan Scott in 2nd, Maddox Minter in 3rd, and Rorie Hayes in 4th. The relays saw the Longhorns place 2nd in the 4x1 with members Cade Marino, Vance Raval, Hayden Drinkard, and Kaizer Ifeanyi. In the field events, Tony Williams won the long jump, Vince Verdine placed 2nd in the Shot Put, David McDowell placed 2nd in the Discus, Hayden Drinkard placed 2nd in the triple jump, with Vance Raval placing 3rd. Rounding out the field events was Cade Marino winning the High Jump and Micah Moore placing 3rd.

At Randle High School, the JV/Freshman boys placed 3rd overall. Finishing in the top 3 to help the overall team place were: Zach Graffe (1st in the 110m hurdles and 3rd in the High Jump), Jordan Crump (2nd in the 110m hurdles, 3rd in the 300m hurdles), the 4x2 relay (Dezmond Drinkard, Devine Iroh, Julian Harris, and Christian Lee) who placed 2nd, and a clean sweep of the pole vault (Ben Nicholie-1st place, Michael Simone-2nd place, and Carson Lee-3rd place).

Your Lady Longhorns competed in the prestigious Purnell Relays at Angleton High School on March 24, 2023. Points are allotted to the following outstanding athletes:

Running Events:

3200 Meters: Sophia Nguyen (1st 11:32.00), Ashley Pierson (6th 12:49.00)

4x100 Meters Relay: Chiemela Azuike, Samantha Smith, Journie Franklin, Adebola Iyiola (1st 47.96)

800 Meters: Madison Haldiman (3rd 2:24.78), Layla McWalters (6th 2:30.57)

100 Meter Hurdles: Raina Thomas (4th 16.27), Amber Affam (6th 16.44)

400 Meters: Adebola Iyiola (2nd 58.16), Ava Curtis (5th 1:00.03), Sophia Nguyen (6th 1:00.70)

300 Meter Hurdles: Raina Thomas (4th 49.29), Andrea Gutierrez (6th 50.37)

200 Meters: Adebola Iyiola (1st 25.58)

1600 Meters: Madison Haldiman (1st 5:22.73)

4x400 Meters Relay: Yfem Stephens, Ava Curtis, Samantha Smith, Sophia Nguyen (2nd 4:02.62)

Field Events:

Long Jump: Adebola Iyiola (6th 16' 8.25")

High Jump: Raina Thomas (1st 5' 4"), Layla McWalters (3rd 5' 0")

Pole Vault: Meredith Morrey (1st 11' 0"), Kiera Nguyen (4th 9' 6")

Shotput: Erika Gipson (6th 33' 7.5")

Addison Omar 100 Meters: 32.50

Addison Omar Shotput: 11' 1.5"

Addison Omar 400 Meters: 2:10.15