Greenspun JHS Newsletter 01-17-2025
- GJHS
- Jan 17
- 6 min read
Updated: Jan 21
Week at a Glance:
Monday 1/20:
NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
Tuesday 1/21:
Shining Star awards in the library
Basketball games at Schofield MS
Wednesday 1/22:
Thursday 1/23:
Student of the month awards in the library
Basketball games VS. Del Webb at Greenspun JHS
Friday 1/24:
Monday 1/27:
NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
Principal’s Message:
A Special Thank You to Martin Luther King Jr.
How many of us stop and think about the reason we celebrate holidays? To many of our students, the significance of the holiday is a break from school. The question is, “How many students know the true meaning behind the holiday?”
This Monday, January 20, is a day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a great leader and teacher, whose dream was to bring justice, fairness, and peace to our society. Those who knew him described him as an educated, passionate, and peaceful man who was the spokesperson of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s and 60’s. But, he was much more than that.
Dr. King was also a humanitarian, which was reflected in his teachings and his dream of a world full of equitable opportunities for everyone. As he stated in his speech at Selma, Alabama years ago, “The time is always right to do what is right.” King lived by that motto and dedicated his life to teaching humans how to value each other.
This holiday is the perfect time to honor Dr. King. It is an opportunity to think of ways we can show others we value them and stand up for what is right in our school and our community. As one historian stated so eloquently, “King’s belief in the power of education, nonviolence, and unity reminds us that even small acts of kindness and fairness can create meaningful change.”
Events & Honors:
First Home Basketball Game! Come out to cheer on the Dolphins for their 1st home game versus Del Webb Middle School. First game starts at 4pm. Snacks and Drinks will be on sale for $1.00. Students with a Dolphin sticker can come without an adult. The cost is $1 for students and $3 for adults. Let's Go Dolphins!
Support for Jacob Aguilar: Jacob’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all of the kind words, letters, and donations during this difficult time. Jacob has been making progress in his recovery. If you would like to send a card or letter in support of Jacob’s family, they may be dropped off at the front office. Donations may also be made at GoFundMe: Please click here to donate to the family directly on GoFundMe
Middle School Honor Band Auditions: This past Saturday, 500 students from 27 different schools were on our campus to audition for the CCSD Middle School Honor Bands. I'm proud to announce that 28 students from Greenspun were selected to participate! This is more students than we have ever had, and we could not be more proud of ALL of the students who auditioned. A huge thank you to all who donated their rooms, time, or resources to making this event a success. Please join me in congratulating the following Dolphins!
Anthony Mike- 2nd Chair Flute Helen Pease-Byron- 3rd Chair Flute Davin Moore- 5th Chair Bassoon Nicholas Andersen- 1st Chair Bass Clarinet Daniel Beck- 3rd Chair Clarinet Parker Shelton- Clarinet Jacob Barrozo- Clarinet Benjamin Swenson- Clarinet Athena Romeo- Clarinet Eli Rosenberg- 3rd Chair Alto Saxophone Aaliyah Borjon- 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone Mateo Lopez- 3rd Chair Baritone Saxophone Chloe Christensen- 5th Chair Trumpet Kolton Heiss-6th Chair Trumpet | Adalai Weilbacher- Trumpet Jacob Cerullo- Trumpet Josephine Mancuso- Horn Benjamin Yarczower- Horn Hayden Darley- 5th Chair Trombone Landon Forney- Trombone Christian Zarate Castellanos- Trombone Isabella Guzman- Trombone Jett Brewer- 2nd Chair Euphonium Aaliyah Dias- 3rd Chair Thompson- Tuba Stephanie Guidoux- 5th Chair Tuba Rodrigo Alfaro- Tuba Giancarlo Zamora Mayans- Percussion Jonathan Mims- Percussion |
USA Classic Regional Cheer Competition: Congratulations to the Greenspun Cheer Teams. They took first in all 3 divisions at the USA Classic Regional Cheer Competition this past weekend.
1st place Advanced Stunt Group
1st place in Intermediate Show Cheer
1st place in Game Day Sideline Cheer
This qualified both teams to USA Nationals in Anaheim, California. Please wish these athletes Good Luck this weekend when they compete at the Spirit of the West Competition at Green Valley High School. Let's Go Dolphins!
Spirit of the West Cheer Competition: Come check out what your Greenspun Cheerleaders can do at the Spirit of the West Competition this Saturday at Green Valley High School. Greenspun is competing in 3 divisions. Cost of admission is $10 at the door. Support your Dolphins in their quest for another Championship Title.
CHEER on NO SCHOOL Monday: February 10th at the Greenspun Cheer Clinic from 8am-12pm. You will learn a routine that will be performed at the Greenspun Basketball Game on Valentines Day. Register by February 1st to receive a performance t-shirt. Registration is $40 if prepaid and $50 at the door. Get your Cheer on Dolphins! CLICK BELOW to register!
Sports and Performing Arts Picture Day: Sports and Performing Arts Picture Day is Friday, January 24th. Please meet with your Coach or Teacher to grab an order form. Orders can also be placed at mydorian.com.
Inclusion Fusion: Hey everyone! Join Inclusion Fusion's weekly groups & programs for neurodivergent teens & adults and individuals w/ other disabilities. Our groups are weekly, keep the fun consistent, and a great way to socialize & make friends, all while learning social skills & life skills. Check out our Social Groups, Life Skills Groups, Cooking Groups & Dance Classes happening ALL WEEK, EVERY WEEK! We have groups of all sizes for teens & adults! CLICK HERE for more information!
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 upgrade is almost entirely completed. Payments may now be made in person to the banker using VISA, Matercard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. American Express is not currently accepted, but will be added soon! The online webstore will also be available this Monday, December 16 for payments for PE clothing, ID cards/lanyards and birthday greetings, with more items being added soon! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to add items to our new online webstore! 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!
Artist Spotlight: Please enjoy Artwork from Ms. Reusch's art classes:
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, January 22 at 2:30pm in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
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