Week at a Glance:
Monday 9/9:
Tuesday 9/10:
Flag Football games @GJHS VS. Mannion MS GIRLS: 4:00pm BOYS: 5:15pm
Wednesday 9/11:
Flag Football games @GJHS VS. Brown MS GIRLS: 4:00pm BOYS: 5:15pm
Thursday 9/12:
Friday 9/13:
Monday 9/16:
NO SCHOOL for students - Staff Development Day
Principal’s Message:
So often, we spend waking moments and sleepless nights fretting over the smallest things, when in reality, those small things are insignificant compared to the well-being of our children. It breaks my heart to inform you that Jacob Aguilar, one of our sixth grade students and a Nate Mack alumni, is currently at Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles, California after an artery ruptured in his brain and left him in a coma.
As his Greenspun family, his classmates are showing their love through cards they created in class, and our librarian has ordered a collection of books for Jacob and his mom, who sits at his bedside each day and reads to him in the hope that her words will stimulate his brain.
As we send thoughts and prayers to Jacob’s family, we are asking our Greenspun community to come together and support them in this devastating time. His treatment path and length are unknown and will be expensive, and I know that his family will deeply appreciate your assistance.
Nothing is more important than the well-being of our children, so please remember to hold your children tight, give them an extra hug, and tell them how much you love them.
Schoolwide Attendance Incentive:
EVERY DAY MATTERS!
Greenspun Families, we need you! We are launching our School Attendance Campaign and need your support in increasing our Student Average Daily Attendance to 95% or higher. Students who maintain 95% or higher each semester will receive an incentive. This is our way of acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of our students and their parents in maintaining good attendance.
We encourage parents/guardians to work with the school to resolve issues that may interfere with their student’s attendance. Please review the Greenspun Attendance Achievement Incentive.
Greenspun Attendance Achievement Incentive
Absent students must provide notice from the parent/guardian to the school explaining the reason for the absence within three (3) school days after their return from the absence (CCSD Regulation R-5113).
Students with two or more unexcused or unverified absences quarterly will meet with an attendance staff monitor to discuss the support needed to maintain good attendance.
Attendance notes must be written or submitted by the parent/guardian listed in Infinite Campus. NO EXCEPTIONS! Submit absence notes in person or at https://www.greenspunjhs.com/attendance. Attendance notes must be submitted using the parent/guardian's email address listed in Infinite Campus.
If you bring your student to school late, please be reassured that we have a policy in place. Please walk them inside to address the tardy. This is part of our commitment to maintaining discipline and ensuring the safety of all our students.
Students on time with no tardies will receive recognition and an incentive every quarter.
Students who maintain an Average Daily Attendance of 95% or higher will receive recognition and an incentive quarterly.
Events & Honors:
GJHS SOT Parent Nominations: Parent nominations for the 2024-2025 SOT are now open! If you or someone you know would like to make a difference and have a voice at Greenspun JHS, Please visit greenspunjhs.com/sot for more information and to nominate yourself or a potential candidate!
Spelling Bee Winners: Congratulations to our school-level spelling bee winners! Edward Novak, 6th grade; Aaliyah Borjon, 7th grade; and Christian Young, 8th grade. The winners will participate in the districtwide quarterfinal round, which will be administered in the library on September 17, 2024.
Yearbook Orders: Yearbooks and 8th grade Farewell ads are currently on sale at the lowest prices of the year. Yearbooks are currently $40, and 8th grade farewell ads start at $50! Prices increase on September 13. Time and space are running out, so get yours TODAY! CLICK HERE for more information and to order!
Fine Arts Fundraiser at Panda Express: Who loves PANDA EXPRESS!? If you do, please help the Band, Choir and Orchestra kids in their Panda Express Fundraiser on Tuesday, September 10th from 9am to 11:30pm by purchasing a meal! Please present the flyer before you order. All proceeds will go to help students going on the Spring Fine Arts Trip. Thank you for supporting these excellent musicians!
Webstore: The online webstore continues to be upgraded by CCSD, but may be inaccessible for an indefinite amount of time. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we continue to accept cash or personal check payments in person. Please contact Christina Ortiz, GJHS banker, if you need any assistance.
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 Tuesday, September 24 at 2:30pm. Parent nominations for the 2024-2025 team are now OPEN! Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
View daily announcements on our Youtube channel!
Greenspun Gallery:
Photos courtesy of AJ Grieves ©2024
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