Greenspun JHS Newsletter 05-02-2025

GJHS
May 2
5 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

Week at a Glance:

Monday 5/5:

Math MAP testing makeups in the library

Tuesday 5/6:

Math MAP testing makeups in the library
ELA MAP testing
2025-26 Girls Flag Football parent meeting
2025-26 Boys Flag Football parent meeting

Wednesday 5/7:

Math MAP testing makeups in the library
ELA MAP testing
STUCO Spirit of Nevada awards
SOT Meeting in the library
GVHS Physical night

Thursday 5/8:

ELA MAP testing makeups in the library

Friday 5/9:

ELA MAP testing makeups in the library

Principal’s Message:

It is difficult to define a teacher because their role encompasses so much more than delivering lessons from a curriculum. Teachers are motivators, coaches, role models, and those unique humans who can open up a whole new world of learning for children.

I came across an anonymous quote the other day that I thought was the perfect definition of a teacher. "Like gardeners tending seeds, teachers nurture potential, patiently growing dreams into realities that reach far beyond the classroom walls."

Although I appreciate teachers each and every day, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week so I wanted to invite you to join me in celebrating our Greenspun teachers. Our teachers work tirelessly every day to inspire, challenge, and encourage students to embrace a love for learning. Their impact goes far beyond the classroom, and their dedication is endless.

Next week would be the perfect time to let your teachers know that you appreciate them. A simple thank you, a kind note, a heartfelt message…although these things might seem small, they go a long way in letting your teachers know that they are valued.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our amazing Greenspun Teachers!!!

Events & Honors:

Online Registration: The Online Registration System will be available in English & Spanish starting Monday, April 21, 2025. The first day of the 2025-26 school year is Monday, August 11, 2025. All students must register every school year. CLICK HERE to register and for more information.

Speech and Debate: Greenspun’s Speech and Debate Club, hosted by Mrs. Hoeg, participated in their first tournament on April 26. Competing against Hyde Park and Cannon JHS, in the area of Congress, in their first tournament, Nikol Simeonova took second place!

JV Quiz: The JV Quiz Team wrapped up a successful season, showcasing their knowledge, teamwork, and dedication throughout the virtual season and one day competition. Adding to the excitement, team member Malia Ortiz was selected to compete in the prestigious JV Quiz All-Star Tournament, highlighting her standout performance this year. Don’t miss the chance to cheer her on—tune in to Vegas PBS on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. to watch Malia in action!

Autism Awareness Month: April is Autism Awareness Month, and we proudly celebrated it with a meaningful Community-Based Instruction (CBI) field trip for our students. Our destination? One World Interactive Aquarium! The students were incredible—well-behaved, engaged, and excited to learn. They had the opportunity to feed, touch, and even hold various animals. Watching them explore and interact with such enthusiasm was a joy! After the aquarium, we visited the Boulevard Mall, where students practiced real-world skills by ordering their own meals, receiving their change, and waiting patiently for their food. It was a fantastic experience that blended fun with valuable life lessons. Thank you to our amazing community! We are deeply grateful to our supportive parents, our dedicated ADMIN team, and our SEIF, who ensured we were fully staffed and well-prepared. Special thanks to the Greenspun students for always supporting our fundraising efforts. Your help played a big part in making this trip possible! This field trip was a wonderful success, and we are excited to continue offering CBI opportunities in the upcoming school year. Let’s keep learning beyond the classroom!

A Cappella Auditions: Do you love to sing pop music?! We're looking for a some awesome singers to join our Greenspun Pop A Cappella Choir - Aquapella! We also need a great vocal percussionist who can keep the beat! Please plan to come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 7th from 2:15pm - 3:15pm in the choir room. Ms. Scobie will go over important information and teach you a song. Auditions will be held the next day on Thursday, May 8th. Come sing with us!!

Yearbook Distribution: Yearbook Distribution: Yearbooks will be distributed during 5th period for 6th & 7th grade, and 6th period for 8th grade on Friday, May 16th. 8th grade students who purchased a yearbook can stay for the 8th grade yearbook signing party for the rest of the period. We still have a few yearbooks available for purchase, get your yearbook before they sell out. The cost is $55, please pay the banker or call 702-799-0920 ext. 4044, if you would like the option to pay for the yearbook online.

2025 Summer School for Current 8th Grade Students - Credit Retrieval & High School Advancement: CCSD is offering in-person and online summer school for middle school credit retrieval and high school credit advancement for students entering 9th grade. Parents of 8th Grade students, please review the summer school information on the Google form below and complete the form by May 16, 2025, to request enrollment.

2025 Summer School Registration Form-Current 8th Grade Students

GVHS Color Guard: Attention 8th Graders Attending Green Valley High School next year! The Green Valley High School Colorguard is hosting an open rehearsal, and you’re invited! They spin flags, rifles, and sabers, perform at football games, and travel to competitions both in-state and out-of-state. Plus, if you take the color guard class, you’ll earn both of your PE credits! They’ll even give you a tour of your future high school. Come check it out and see what color guard is all about—no experience needed!

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, May 7 at 2:30pm in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.