Greenspun JHS Newsletter 01-23-2026
- GJHS
- 57 minutes ago
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Week at a Glance:
Monday 1/26:
NO SCHOOL Â - Staff Development Day
Tuesday 1/27:
Wednesday 1/28:
Basketball games at Miller MS GIRLS 4:00pm BOYS 5:15pm
Thursday 1/29:
NMEA All State Festival
Friday 1/30:
NMEA All State Festival
Basketball games VS. Mannion MS GIRLS 4:00pm BOYS 5:15pm
Principal’s Message:
SBAC Measures Students Academic Achievement and Growth
As we look ahead to the spring SBAC assessment, we recognize the importance of early preparation in supporting our students’ success and reducing test anxiety. While test scores are not the sole measure of a student’s ability for future success, testing is a reality of life. From earning a driver’s license to gaining college or career opportunities, students must learn how to navigate tests with confidence.
Preparing early allows us to sharpen students’ test-taking skills and use assessments like SBAC as a snapshot of where students are academically, as well as, how we can best support their growth. While some students enjoy testing, others experience anxiety; preparation helps reduce stress and allows all students to perform at their best level.
As the semester continues, we will focus on preparing students for their MAPS and SBAC assessments, and we ask for your support at home. Please help reinforce the importance of using CERS (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) when solving problems and recognizing the meaning of power words, such as analyze, compare, evaluate, etc. when reading the directions to test questions. These strategies support strong thinking skills that students can use both in school and in everyday life. In addition, they ensure that students understand the test questions and are providing the proper evidence to support their answers.
With your support at home, our students can build confidence, strengthen their skills, and achieve their personal best!
Events & Honors:
Hazel Health: Through Clark County School District's partnership with Hazel Health, all students at your school have access to a pediatric clinician at no cost to your family. These sessions can be initiated at home from any device or at your school (in the health office) during school hours. Please visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/ccsd for more information.Â
Best Buddies:Â Best buddies will be meeting next on Feb 11th for a game afternoon from 2:15 -3 pm in room 312. All are welcome
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.Â
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.Â
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!Â
School Organizational Team:Â The next Greenspun JHS SOT meeting will be held Wednesday, February 4 in the library at 2:30pm to vote on the preliminary strategic budget. Â Â Click here for GJHS SOT information.Â
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
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