GJHS Newsletter 11-14-2025
- GJHS
- 6 days ago
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Updated: 6 days ago
Week at a Glance:
Monday 11/17:
Tuesday 11/18:
Department Chair Meeting after school
Wednesday 11/19:
Robotics F1 Field trip
Thursday 11/20:
Friday 11/21:
Principal’s Message:
Your Voice Matters!
I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of our partnership with families—especially when it comes to shaping the future of our schools. By taking the CCSD survey, included in this newsletter, you can share what you see, what you need, and what you hope for in your child’s education.
As CCSD works on a long-term strategic plan, we want it to reflect the experiences of the people who know our students best: their families, their teachers, and the community that supports them. Your perspective helps us understand what’s working, where we need to improve, and how we can create schools that genuinely serve every learner.
To keep that work moving, we’re asking all families to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your voice matters more than you might realize. It helps CCSD make informed decisions and stay aligned with what our community values most.
Thank you for being an active, valued part of our community and for all the ways you support our school.
Destination District Survey: Working together, every student in the Clark County School District (CCSD) will succeed. We want every student, family, and employee to feel proud to call CCSD home. To get there, CCSD is co-designing a long-term strategic plan that seeks to:
Keep Students at the Center: Ensure every learner is challenged, supported, and inspired to succeed through high school graduation and into the workforce.
Value Our People: Foster pride and purpose so every student, family, employee, and partner chooses CCSD's schools with confidence.
Build Community and Trust: Strengthen the community relationships and partnerships that move us forward.
Create Clarity and Momentum: Define our shared direction and align our efforts to move forward, together.
Events & Honors:
MAP Testing: MAP testing begins November 18-19 in ELA classes, and December 3-4 for Math classes. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a computer-adaptive assessment utilized to monitor student growth to inform and personalize instruction. For more information, please visit https://www.greenspunjhs.com/assessment
Fall Dance 2025: Come join us for our Fall Dance on November 20, 2025 from 2:30 to 4:00pm!
Enjoy an unforgettable night with great music from our DJ and fun memories at the photo booth. Wear matching T-shirts or Flannels with your Best Buddies! Don’t miss it — bring your friends and dance the night away!
Grandparents Day: RSVP for the Greenspun JHS Grandparent's Day to be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 8:30am-10:00am! This event recognizes our grandparents for all their love and support. We invite all grandparents to spend some time with their GrandDolphin at Greenspun Junior High School before the start of Thanksgiving Break. Our Grandparent's Day program will include an assembly in our gymnasium featuring our wonderful Performing Arts programs. Afterwards, grandparents will have an opportunity to enjoy some pie and refreshments with their GrandDolphin in the cafeteria with a festive-themed photobooth. Our jazz band will also be performing some holiday classics in the cafeteria! Doors will open beginning at 8:15am.
GRANDPARENTS RSVP: Please click here to complete the following Google Form to reserve your grandparent’s seat for the assembly by Sunday, November 16, 2025.
DONATIONS PLEDGE: Please click here to pledge a donation. In order for this event to be successful, we are asking our Greenspun families to help us by donating pies and whipped cream. You may pledge by clicking the link under the "Donations Pledge" section. You may drop off donations to the front office anytime on Monday, November 24, 2025.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS INTEREST FORM: Please click here to complete the following Google Form if you are interested in volunteering for Grandparent's Day by Sunday, November 16, 2025.
If you have any questions, please email Vince Bognot at bognovg@nv.ccsd.net. Thank you!
Traffic Safety: With an increased focus on traffic safety in the community following several tragic traffic collisions this year, I would like to take a moment to remind families about the importance of obeying laws in school zones. Whether walking, driving, or riding a bike or scooter, we all play a role in keeping our roads safe.
For Drivers: School zones are in effect 30 minutes before school and 30 minutes after children are dismissed. During those times, it is against Nevada law to:
Make a U-turn.
Exceed the posted school zone speed limit.
Pass another vehicle, even if that vehicle slows down or stops.
Stop, back over, or park within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
It is also illegal to stop in the middle of the road or in other prohibited areas, such as red curbs, to pick up or drop off a passenger.
For Pedestrians and Cyclists: Whether walking or riding a bike, it is essential to be visible, alert, and watchful for vehicles.
When crossing roads:
Always stop and check for traffic in both directions.
Make eye contact and wave to drivers.
Watch for cars that may be hidden behind other cars.
Cross at intersections and marked crosswalks.
No matter how you are travelling, avoid distractions and be predictable. While distracted driving is illegal, if you are walking while distracted, you may not hear or see approaching traffic, or you may miss an obstacle in your path. The Clark County School District Safe Routes to School Department provides tips and information on road safety for students of all ages. You can access resources by clicking here. Please call the school’s main office at 702 799-0920 with any questions or concerns.
NJHS Book Drive: Do you have old children’s books collecting dust on your shelves? Want to make a difference in another kid’s life just by cleaning out your bookshelf? Greenspun Junior High’s National Junior Honor Society is hosting a Book Drive to support Spread the Word Nevada, the state’s largest children’s literacy nonprofit! We’re collecting new and gently used books for Pre-K through 5th grade readers — especially chapter books for 4th and 5th graders. You can drop off your donations in Mrs. Hoeg’s room, Room 323, from November 5th through November 19th. Our goal is to collect 200 books to help kids across Nevada fall in love with reading. Plus, the top 3 donators will win prizes! Check your shelves, bring in your books, and help us make a difference, one book at a time!
Student Teachers Graduation: Greenspun’s UNLV Student Teachers presented their final capstone projects last week and are about to conclude their student teaching experience and receive their Bachelors in Education. They started their journey at Greenspun in January of 2025, and their last day will be next Friday. Congratulations to Fyona Mortel, Ava Lukasik, Esteban Mendoza, and Michael Crowder. A special thank you to their mentors, Lisa Hoeg, Garrett Santiago, Kate Litzenberg, and Laura Wade. They all did a wonderful job mentoring our student teachers.
PE Pacer Leaders: Congratulations to our Top November PE students who ROCKED the PACER on Monday!
8th Graders:
Ivan Aguilar with 103
Diego Garcia- Schlosser with 102
Matthew Ramirez with 88
7th Grade:
Joseph Adeshina
6th Graders:
Flynn Slife with 138
Grayson Russell with 123
Kimberly Leonard with 106
Steven Fragley with 102
Ismael Sayed with 102
Pierce Reber with 100
8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: Only 22 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/
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, December 10 in the library at 2:30pm. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
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