Greenspun JHS Newsletter 03-06-2026

GJHS
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Updated: 12 hours ago

Week at a Glance:

Monday 3/9:

Spirit Week: Dress like a teacher!
Running Club
Pickleball Club
Basketball open gym
Cheer practice

Tuesday 3/10:

Spirit Week: Twin Day!
Silverado HS Counselor Road Show
JV Quiz virtual match VS Miller MS @3:00 PM
Department Chairs meeting after school
Color Guard
Greenspun Soccer at Schofield MS
- Boys 4:00 PM
- Girls 5:15 PM

Wednesday 3/11:

Spirit Week: Anything but a backpack
CCSD Choir festival @UNLV
SOT meeting in the library 2:30 PM
Running Club
Color Guard

Thursday 3/12:

Spirit Week: Throwback Day! - 80s/90s/00s
CCSD Choir festival @UNLV
Region 3 Counselors meeting
Running club
Basketball open gym
Cheer practice
Greenspun Soccer VS Miller MS
- Boys 4:00 PM
- Girls 5:15 PM

Friday 3/13:

Spirit Week: Pajama day!
Final day to submit artwork for Fine Arts Week!
End of 3rd Quarter
CCSD Choir festival @UNLV
Basketball open gym

Spring Break: March 14-22

Greenspun calendar

Principal’s Message:

Reading has always been one of my favorite things to do. A good book has a way of transporting us into another world where we can travel to new places, meet unforgettable characters, and experience adventures we might never encounter in everyday life.

That’s why I enjoy Reading Week so much—it’s a chance for all of us to share in a love of stories and celebrate the joy of the written word together.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Reading Week such an enjoyable and engaging time at our school. It is always wonderful to see students spending time with books and sharing what they are reading with one another. Those moments capture the simple joy that a good book can bring.

While Reading Week gives us a chance to celebrate reading, the real goal is to keep it part of our everyday lives. Regular reading helps students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and grow as confident learners.

My hope is that our students carry their love of reading with them and keep finding joy in new adventures on every page.

Thank you to our staff and families for continuing to support reading at home and at school.

Events & Honors:

STUCO Spirit Week: Happy March. It’s Spirit week March 9-13th. Help make the day fun by joining us for crazy dress up days. Looking forward to seeing your crazy spirit Dolphins!

Best Buddies Spirit Week: Greenspun Junior High’s Best Buddies chapter is excited to participate in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, an event that celebrates friendship, inclusion, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To help promote the message of inclusion on campus, we will also be celebrating Inclusion and Friendship Spirit Week from March 23–27. Students are encouraged to participate in the daily spirit themes and activities throughout the week.

Monday 3/23: PJ Day
Tuesday 3/24: Mismatched sock day
Wednesday 3/25: Tie Dye Day and look for the Best Buddies Table at all 3 lunches. Stop by and say HI to get a sticker.
Thursday 3/26: Jersey Day - Best buddies meeting after school in room 312. Come to the meeting in your jersey and get a treat!
Friday 3/27: School Spirit

We will also have the Best Buddies Logo you can color. Once you have colored the sheet you can bring it by room 312 after school to get a treat. They will be displayed in the hallway! To learn more or support our team, please visit:

https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/nevada/supporting/#p2p//51944

GJHS Robotics: Greenspun Robotics had an outstanding weekend as we proudly hosted the VEX IQ Nevada State Middle School Robotics Championship, welcoming teams and spectators from across Nevada for an exciting celebration of STEM and innovation. All six of our Greenspun teams qualified for the state event, more than any other program in Nevada, and four advanced to the Finals. Team C delivered an incredible performance, earning the Skills Champion title, 2nd Place in Teamwork, and the Think Award for excellence in programming. Team X received the Judges Award, recognizing determination and team spirit. Team A earned the prestigious Design Award and will once again represent Greenspun at the VEX IQ World Championship this April in St. Louis, Missouri. We are incredibly proud of these talented students who continue to raise the bar and carry forward Greenspun’s legacy of excellence in robotics and STEM. Thank you to our entire Greenspun community for your continued support in making opportunities like this possible.

PBIS: Students can earn Dolphin Dollar tickets when teachers or administrators recognize respectful, responsible, and safe behavior. Each ticket can be entered into our weekly prize drawing. Beginning Tuesday, students may bring their tickets to the library and place them in the designated buckets for a chance to win prizes. Positive behavior = more tickets = more chances to win!

SBAC Test Prep: It’s time to dive into test prep, Dolphins! We're in the final stretch of the road to proficiency, and we want YOU to start showing off your test-taking skills. Every Tuesday for the first ten minutes of a randomly selected period, every class will complete today’s Ticket of the Day. At that time, you will open your student homepage and click on the SBAC Test Prep Tuesday icon. Remember, these tickets help us sharpen our reasoning skills and show off what Greenspun Dolphins know and can do! Each student who answers BOTH questions will be entered into a drawing for a prize. When you hear the announcement, Dive in, Dolphins!”

NJHS SBAC Tutoring: With SBAC testing coming up, NJHS is starting a Student Tutoring Club next week to help you feel prepared and confident. Students will be tutoring other students in math, reading, writing, and helpful test taking strategies. If you want extra practice or support before the test, this is a great opportunity to get ready and do your best. See Mrs. Hoeg in room 323 for details.

Military Families: The Nevada Purple Star Schools Award program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready. This designation helps military-connected families identify which schools in their community have taken extra steps to fully support military connected families.Greenspun is adding this new resource that our families can access beginning next school year. If your family is part of the military or you would like to be part of this program, please visit the Military Families information page on our Greenspun website for additional information. You can also complete a short questionnaire. We would love to hear from you!

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.

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 on Wednesday, March 11 in the library at 2:30 PM. Click here for GJHS SOT information.