Greenspun JHS Newsletter 10-09-2026

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Week at a Glance:

Monday 10/12:

1:50pm Student Council Meeting - room 108
2:00pm Dance Practice - room 209
2:00pm Cheer practice - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field

Tuesday 10/13:

1:45pm All staff meeting in the library
2:00pm Girls/boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
3:30pm Color Guard rehearsal - cafeteria
3:30pm Boys Flag Football vs. Miller MS
4:45pm Girls Flag Football vs. Miller MS
5:00pm SNSA soccer practice - gym

Wednesday 10/14:

7:30am 8th grade PSAT
1:15pm Donut NV - front of the school
2:00pm Girls/boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
3:30pm Color Guard rehearsal - cafeteria
6:00pm CCSD MS Honor Orchestra rehearsal - Clark HS

Thursday 10/15:

10:15 am Great Nevada Shakeout drill
10:22am Kona Ice during both lunches
1:46pm Art Club - room 326
1:50pm Best Buddies Club - room 312
2:00pm Dance Practice - room 209
2:00pm Cheer practice - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
3:00pm CCSD MS Honor Choir - Coronado HS
5:00pm SNSA soccer practice - gym

Friday 10/16:

2:00pm Girls/boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
3:30pm Boys Flag Football at Webb MS
4:45pm Girls Flag Football at Webb MS

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Principal’s Message:

Let’s Finish the Semester Strong!

Welcome to the second nine weeks! As we begin a new quarter, this is a great time for students to reset and focus on finishing the first semester strong.

One way we can accomplish this is by staying committed to our motto: At Greenspun, we are respectful, responsible, and safe.

Together, we can encourage students to show respect through kindness, the way they speak to each other and adults, and by showing consideration for others. We can encourage them to demonstrate responsibility by arriving to class on time, paying attention to their teachers, completing assignments, and preparing for assessments. And, we can encourage them to stay safe by following school rules and making good choices.

Like a domino effect, these expectations work together to support student success. As we start this new quarter, I encourage students to reflect on their progress, identify areas for improvement, and make a plan to meet their goals. Parents, your children’s first quarter grades are now posted on Infinite Campus. This is an excellent time to check their grades and assist them with strategies to achieve their goals.

Families, thank you for your continued support. I know our Greenspun students are capable of great things, and I look forward to seeing them finish the semester strong!

Events & Honors:

8th Grade PSAT: The 8th grade PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 14, from 7:30am - 11:18am. All 8th graders will have 2nd lunch on testing day to accommodate the allotted time for the exam. All 6th & 7th graders will have 1st lunch.

8th grade students should ensure that their Chromebooks are up to date and ready for the exam by running the Chromebook Readiness Check before the testing date.
Please charge and bring your Chromebook to school.
Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
Report to your testing rooms at 7:30am (1st period class for most students).

For more information about the 8th grade PSAT, please visit https://www.greenspunjhs.com/assessment

Spelling Bee: Congratulations to spelling bee semifinalists, 7th grader Charlotte Williams, and 6th grader James Hailey! Both students scored in the top 15 spellers in their respective grade levels across the entire school district! Charlotte and James will advance to the semifinal round at Vegas PBS KLVX studios on Wednesday, December 9.

Monday Mile Runners: Congratualtions to the following 6th grade students in PE for their amazing times running the Monday Mile: Andrew Jackson and Mateo Mashino at 8:24; Charlie Tadmor at 8:34; Lorenzo Wood at 9:11; D.J and Noah J. at 9:17; and for Colby Wright at 9:42. Super proud of all of YOU! Keep running!!

Trunk-or-Treat: Come Join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat on October 23 from 5pm to 8:30pm. We will have food Trucks, Candy, Carnival Games, A Haunted Hallway and much more family fun. Tickets are on sale now on our website and in person with the school banker. See you there!

Halloween Candy Contest: It’s time for our Annual Candy Competition. The first period class that collects the most donations in Candy will win a donut party in their first period class. All donations will stay in the school and be used for the Trunk or Treat Candy Handout. Happy Haunting!

Cheer Clinic: Want to learn Cheer moves? Want to perform at a Greenspun Game? Join the National Champion Greenspun Cheerleaders Saturday, October 17th for our annual Cheer Clinic. Participants will receive a shirt and perform during half-time at a Flag Football Game. The cost is $40 when pre-paid. Visit the GJHS Cheer website for more information and to register.

Best Buddies: Best Buddies will be meeting in room 312 on Thursday October 15th at 1:50 pm.

GJHS Wishlist: Greenspun needs your help! Due to budget shortfalls, we are looking to partner with the community for desperately needed supplies to support our students and staff. Click below or scan the QR code to see our Amazon wishlist!

Hazel Health: Hazel Health is now offered to all students online and in the Greenspun health office. Using Hazel Health in the health office allows your student to talk to a Doctor and receive approved over the counter medication when needed. To access this program please fill out the consent form: https://my.hazel.co/ccsd/consent

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

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 $20, 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, November 18 in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.