Greenspun JHS Newsletter 10-16-2026

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Week at a Glance:

Monday 10/19:

7:30am CCSD MS Honor Choir rehearsal - UNLV
1:50pm Student Council Meeting- room 108
2:00pm Dance practice - room 209
2:00pm Girls/Boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
3:30pm Boys Flag Football vs. Brown
4:45pm Girls Flag Football vs. Brown

Tuesday 10/20:

2:00pm Girls/Boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
2:30pm CCSD MS Honor Choir rehearsal - UNLV
3:30pm Color guard rehearsal - cafeteria
5:00pm SNSA soccer practice - gym
6:00pm CCSD MS Honor Orchestra rehearsal - Clark HS
7:00pm Honor choir concert - UNLV

Wednesday 10/21:

School bus driver day
2:00pm Girls/Boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
3:30pm Boys Flag Football at Mannion MS
4:45pm Girls Flag Football at Mannion MS

Thursday 10/22:

1:45pm Art Club - room 326
1:45pm Drama Club - room 132
2:00pm Dance practice - room 209
2:00pm Cheer practice - gym
2:00pm Cross country practice - field
5:00pm SNSA soccer practice - gym

Friday 10/23:

8:00am Science walks leadership cohort - room 334
2:00pm Girls/Boys Basketball Intramurals - gym
4:00pm Cross Country championships - Desert Breeze Park
5:00pm Trunk-or-Treat

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Principal’s Message:

It’s Going To Be A BOOtiful Night!

Some of the best opportunities to connect with our Greenspun community happen outside the regular school day. That is why I am so excited to invite everyone to our Third Annual Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 23, from 5:00–8:30 PM.This fun-filled event gives us a chance to enjoy time with our students and their families in a different setting, share a few laughs, and create memories beyond the classroom.

Families can look forward to decorated trunks filled with candy, kids of all ages wearing creative Halloween costumes, games, music, and local food trucks.The event also gives our clubs, sports teams, and other student groups an opportunity to raise funds for their programs.

The involvement of our Greenspun community helps make these efforts possible, and I’m grateful for everyone who contributes their time and resources. Every bit of support helps provide our students with opportunities to explore their interests and stay involved in the activities they enjoy.

Thank you for your continued support of Greenspun. I hope you’ll join us for a BOOtiful night of Halloween fun and a chance to enjoy all that makes our school community so special. I look forward to seeing you there!

Events & Honors:

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!

Drama Club: Drama Club will have its first meeting on Thursday, October 22 after school in Room 132. If you are interested, please see Ms. Carroll.

Narrative Writing Awards: Mrs. Hoffert’s 6th Grade English and Reading classes wrapped up Quarter 1 by celebrating student creativity and storytelling during the Narrative Craft Awards this week. After reading their classmates’ narrative writing pieces, students cast anonymous ballots in five categories recognizing key elements of strong storytelling. The awards gave students an opportunity to recognize the creativity, effort, and writing skills of their peers. Congratulations to this quarter’s Narrative Craft Award winners!

Best Dialogue: Austin C.
Most Vivid Description: Fatima F.
Best Pacing: Pearl B.
Strongest Ending: Cole W.
Best Character Development: Brandon H.

Each winner received a certificate, a letter home, and a gift card, along with the ultimate reward: bragging rights! The Narrative Craft Awards highlighted the power of peer recognition and celebrated the hard work students put into developing their writing skills. Congratulations to all five winners for standing out as storytellers in Quarter 1!

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.