GJHS Newsletter 09-19-2025
- GJHS
- Sep 19
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 22
Week at a Glance:
Monday 9/22:
Tuesday 9/23:
Entire staff meeting after school in the library
Wednesday 9/24:
Thursday 9/25:
BOYS: 4:00pm
GIRLS: 5:15pm
Friday 9/26:
Principal’s Message:
A Glimpse of Greenspun Greatness
After nearly two months of school, it is easy to see how amazing our Greenspun students are. From the flag football and cross country teams, who literally practice and play in blazing heat and rain-soaked fields, to our students demonstrating growth in both content areas and electives, these kids continue to impress me.
I invite you to celebrate these wonderful young humans with me and thank them for setting such a positive tone for the 25-26 school year. For those of you who haven’t had the chance to witness Greenspun Greatness, I invite you to take a walk with me to see just how wonderful these kids are!
My walk begins as soon as I enter school each morning, and a group of students pleasantly greet me and wish me a good day. Walking past the 600 hall, the choir, band, and orchestra delight me as they fill the air with a beautiful blend of music. Moving on, I glance into the gym to see students eagerly participating in a competitive game of sports.
Then, I walk by the library and love seeing a room full of students exploring books and engaging in the many activities it has to offer. Next, I head into the ELA, math, science, and social studies hallways, where students are involved in class discussions and analyzing research to craft their Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning statements. As I enter the 200 hallway, I am continually amazed by the award-winning robotic students as they design and build robots on a whole new level.
But, wait. The walk does not end when the dismissal bell rings, as evidenced by our hard-working athletes, cheerleaders, dance team, and color guard preparing for upcoming competitions. In addition, there are those dedicated students participating in after school organizations, like Student Council, Hope Squad, and a multitude of clubs.
These are just a few of the many examples of Greenspun Greatness that you will experience if you take a walk with me through our amazing school. Each hallway, classroom, and practice space reflects the hard work and dedication of our students. I am so proud of them and look forward to witnessing their continued greatness this year.
Events & Honors:
SOT Elections: SOT elections open today, and run through Friday, September 26. Please visit the SOT page on our website to cast your vote for the 2025-26 parent representatives.
7th Grade Health Screening: The annual vision, hearing, height and weight screening is scheduled for September 26th and 29th. This state-mandated screening will be conducted for 7th grade students only. This screening consists of distance vision, hearing, and height/weight screening. These screenings in no way duplicate or replace a professional eye exam. They are designed to detect problem areas. If the school nurse identifies a possible problem, you will be notified by written referral. It is important that your child attend school on the screening days. If your child wears glasses, please remind him/her to bring them. Please contact the school nurse at (702) 799-0920 ext 4021 or email ebertr@nv.ccsd.net if you have any questions about this requirement or wish to decline the screening.
8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: Only 54 spots available for the 8th grade trip to Disneyland on 5/11/26. The trip packets can be picked up in the back office. The field trip forms and the deposit of $85 must be turned in to our School Banker to secure your spot. Any student who signs up after the initial 100 will be placed on a waiting list. CLICK HERE for more information!
Trunk-or-Treat Candy Competition: Sweeten the Season: Donate Candy for Our Upcoming Trunk or Treat! It’s almost that time of year again—costumes, pumpkins, and lots of sweet treats! As we prepare for our annual Trunk or Treat event, we’re asking for your help to make it extra special. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and family-friendly Halloween celebration for children of all ages. To make it happen, we need plenty of candy to fill the decorated trunks and keep the excitement going all evening long. That’s where you come in!
How You Can Help:
Donate bags of individually wrapped candy with your student. Each first period class will have a competition to see who can gather the most candy. The winning class will celebrate with free carnival game tickets to the trunk or treat.
Drop off donations at Greenspun Jr High from September 29 to October 3, 2025
Consider spreading the word—every little bit helps!
Your generosity ensures that every child who attends leaves with a smile, a bucket full of treats, and unforgettable memories. Together, we can make this year’s Trunk or Treat the sweetest one yet. Thank you for supporting our community and making this event a success!
Popcorn Fundraiser: Ms. De Chavez’s class will be selling freshly popped popcorn to raise funds for classroom activities!
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Cost: $2 for students | $3 for staff
Where: 1st lunch-Third lunch inside the cafeteria
All proceeds will go directly toward supporting classroom projects and activities for our students. Thank you for your support!
Green and Blue Days: Please wear your Green and Blue to support our athletes on Cross Country and Flag Football on September 3,10,11,25, and 29. Thank you Stu Co.
Fiction Club: The new FICTION CLUB is coming! Create graphic novels together and meet people who have the same interests as you! Write and talk about graphic novels, TV shows, video games, all while creating new characters and learning how to draw them!
Best Buddies: Best Buddies will have their second meeting on Sept 25th at 2:15 in room 312! Everyone is welcome.
Personal Property: The school is not responsible for any personal property of students or their families. Students should not bring valuable items to school. If students bring personal items to school, they do so at their own risk. The school is not obligated to investigate lost or stolen items. The school is not responsible for reimbursement of any kind to students or their families. https://www.greenspunjhs.com/student-handbook
Webstore: The online webstore is now available! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to add items for payment. Parents and guardians must create an account and add their child with a student ID number before they can make payments on the webstore. CLICK HERE to visit the new online webstore!
Absence notes: Parents, please submit absence notes within three days, by clicking on the Attendance icon on our homepage at greenspunjhs.com.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Do you want an easy and fun way to celebrate your child's birthday at school? For $15, we will display a short message on the outdoor digital marquee to help celebrate the day. Additionally, a bag of treats and a personalized birthday card will be delivered to your child during the school day. All funds raised help support Greenspun clubs and activities. CLICK HERE to submit a birthday greeting for your child!
Infinite Campus Parent portal/Student portal: Parents, please continue to monitor your child’s grades in Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you need an activation code, please contact the office for assistance.
SafeVoice: SafeVoice is an anonymous tip report system with live response 24/7/365. Safevoice (SV) includes and goes beyond bullying to create an anonymous way to also report threats of school violence and friends at risk of suicide, self-harm, drugs and more. CLICK HERE to submit a report
Rave Reviews: Do you know of any CCSD employees who make a difference and are exemplary models of the District’s core values? Recognize one of our many outstanding employees for their commitment to education by submitting a RAVE (Recognize a Valued Employee) Review. CLICK HERE to submit a Rave Review!
School Organizational Team: The next Greenspun JHS SOT meeting will be held Wednesday, October 22 in the library at 2:30pm. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
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