Grant MS Weekly Newsletter

September 22, 2024

Message From the Principal

Good Evening, Grant Community!

First Grading Period Recap

It’s hard to believe our students have already completed the first grading period! It has been an incredibly busy time on campus, with many students diving into activities both in and out of the classroom. Our volleyball, football, cross country, tennis, golf, and cheer teams kicked off their seasons, while band, theatre, and choir have been hard at work preparing for competitions. Many of our student clubs have also begun meeting regularly before and after school. It’s been a joy to see our students engage with the campus community and excel in various ways.

During this period, our students also completed several important assessments. Most of our core classes have taken their Content-Based Assessments (CBAs), which measure mastery of the objectives taught during the first grading period. Additionally, CCISD facilitated the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) exams across all campuses. Our teachers will use the data from these assessments to tailor instruction and address learning gaps. If you have any questions about these exams, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher directly.

Purple Heart Campus Designation

We are excited to announce that our campus has been designated as a Purple Star Campus! This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. As a Purple Star Campus, we provide additional resources and support to ensure that military families feel welcome and have the tools they need for a smooth transition. This includes everything from dedicated staff to help navigate the challenges of frequent moves, to programs that celebrate and acknowledge the unique contributions of our military families. We are proud to serve and support those who serve our country!

Saturday School
We will hold our first Saturday School session this Saturday, September 28. There are only two Saturday School opportunities this fall, and we encourage students to attend. If your child was not successful on any STAAR exam last year, they are required by House Bill 1416 to complete 15 hours of accelerated instruction (or 30 hours if they did not pass for two consecutive years). This weekend’s session will focus heavily on math and is a great chance to start accumulating those required hours.

Please note that Saturday School is not for turning in missing assignments or improving grades; it’s an opportunity to address learning gaps and prepare students for upcoming instruction. Saturday School will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with lunch provided. Kindly respond to the poll below so we can estimate how many students to expect.

Homecoming - Please see flyers below for important information.

Middle school night - Join us this Friday at the Carroll football game for middle school night! Our athletes, musicians, and cheer students will be participating!

Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our school community. Let’s make it a fantastic week for our students!

Your Proud Principal,

Mr. Raymond Garza