GJHS Newsletter 09-26-2025
- GJHS
- Sep 25
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 27
Week at a Glance:
Monday 9/29:
Tuesday 9/30:
Staff meeting after school in the Little Theater
Fall preview concert in the gym
Wednesday 10/1:
Thursday 10/2:
Magnet School presentation in the gym
Friday 10/3:
BOYS: 4:00pm
GIRLS: 5:15pm
Principal’s Message:
Hey All…it's that time of year again! Get ready to take a journey into a bright, happy, colorful room full of adventures, mysteries, romance, sci-fi…there is something for everyone, and it begins on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. It’s the annual Scholastic book fair, and it is a wonderful opportunity to get our kids to read.
Students often tell me how much they dislike reading. My reply to them is, “You just haven’t found the right book.”
This is where I begin a conversation with them, explaining the many reasons I love to read. Then I promise them that if they find the right book, they might just feel the same way.
To this day, I tell students that I love to read because I get to travel the world through pages of a book. I get to experience different voices, time periods and cultures. I get to escape from the unending demands of life and get lost in the intricate journeys of characters who have to overcome challenges, just like we all do in our daily lives.
And then, we talk about how characters resolve their conflicts and learn lifelong lessons that can help them see things in a new way. I emphasize how much we can learn from the characters that we fall in love with as we get to know them through the written word.
“The right book,” I explain, “has the power to stir your soul. It might make you laugh, cry, smile, or simply stop and think. Its characters invite you into their worlds, teaching you to see life from their perspective—and that understanding will help you grow, not just as a reader, but as a human.
It’s all about finding the right book! You just have to look, and you’ll discover the joy of reading. What better place to begin than our Greenspun Library Book Fair, where you can begin your next great adventure!
Events & Honors:
Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Greenspun library September 29 - October 3! Check out all of the awesome books and STEM projects that will be featured! Visit the library website for the digital brochure, 360º Virtual tour, video trailers, parent volunteer sign-ups, and MORE!! 25% of all proceeds are returned to our school, and all proceeds are returned to our students in the form of prizes and incentives for reading achievement!
8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: There are now only 40 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!
Yearbook: Get your 2025/2026 YEARBOOK today before the price increases. Also, 8th grade parents get your recognition ads NOW! Spaces are limited and will run out. https://www.jostens.com/
SECTA field trip: We are excited to announce a special opportunity for our female students in grades 6–8! On Thursday, December 4, 2025, selected students will attend the Girls in TECH event at Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA). This free event will allow students to participate in hands-on technology activities designed to spark interest in STEM and IT careers. CLICK HERE for more information and to register!
History Club: History Club will be meeting on Thursdays in Mrs. Reeds room with Ms. Arredondo! Come join us to dive into special topics and your own special interests. It will be every Thursday from 2:15pm - 3:00 pm. We will be doing games, research, discussions, crafts, plays, and more! It will be open to all grades.
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: all 3 lunches 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!
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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