Greenspun JHS Newsletter 10-23-2026

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Week at a Glance:

Monday 10/26:

1:45pm JV Quiz interest meeting - library
1:50pm Student Council meeting - room 108
2:00pm Dance practice - room 209
2:00pm Cheer practice - gym
4:00pm Basketball parent information meeting - little theater

Tuesday 10/27:

1:45pm School committee meetings
2:00pm Girls/boys basketball intramurals - gym
3:30pm color guard rehearsal - cafeteria
3:30pm Boys flag football VS Silvestri
4:45pm Girls flag football VS Silvestri
5:00pm SNSA soccer practice - gym

Wednesday 10/28:

2:00pm Girls/boys basketball intramurals - gym
2:30pm Office staff meeting - back office
3:30pm color guard rehearsal - cafeteria
6:00pm CCSD MS Honor Orchestra rehearsal - Clark HS

Thursday 10/29:

Halloween Dress-Up Day!
1:45pm Art club - room 326
1:50pm Best Buddies - room 312
2:00pm Dance practice - room 209
2:00pm Cheer practice - gym
5:00pm SNSA soccer practice - gym

Friday 10/30:

NO SCHOOL - Nevada Day
2:00pm Girls/boys basketball intramurals - gym

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Principal’s Message:

Celebrating Community Spirit the Greenspun Way

Adorable children sporting their Halloween costumes, middle schoolers enjoying the fun-filled activities, and booths and trunks decked out in all things spooky set the stage for our third annual Trunk or Treat—a wonderful evening filled with laughter and community spirit!

My heartfelt thanks go out to our amazing Greenspun community for making this event such a success. Whether through generous donations, volunteering time, or simply coming out to enjoy the festivities, your support helped make the evening so special. It truly made my heart happy to see so many families come together and so many students having a great time!

As Halloween festivities continue next week, I look forward to seeing our students and staff show off their Halloween costumes at school on Thursday, October 29. Even on this fun-filled day, our dress code remains in effect, so please keep faces visible—no full-face masks, head coverings, or inappropriate accessories.

Then, it is on to Saturday, Oct. 31, the BIG night. My wish for all of our students and families is a happy and SAFE Halloween. Although our children have graduated from elementary school to become “grown-up” middle schoolers, safety is still a top priority. Please remind your students to stay aware of their surroundings, make smart choices, and look out for one another as they participate in Halloween festivities.

Students, enjoy the Halloween fun and your three-day weekend, make good decisions, and most importantly, STAY SAFE!

*Please see photos of our Trunk-or-Treat event in the Greenspun Gallery below!

Events & Honors:

CCSD Honor Choir: Congratulations to the following choir students who participated in this year's CCSD Honor Choir is past Tuesday night! They auditioned back in September with over 300 students and have been attending extra rehearsals to prepare this year's music with the 175 students selected. We are so proud of their hard work and determination to make this year's Honor Choir! The concert was outstanding with beautiful music making!

Genevieve Amaral

Lilith Ibarra

Houston Johnson-Glander

Kinnick Lovstuen

Ethan Reed

Brody Scobie

Guinevere Villanueva

Charlotte Williams

Basketball Parent Meeting: There will be a Basketball Parent Meeting on Monday, October 26th starting at 4 pm in the Little Theater. This meeting is for both the Boys and Girls Basketball teams. At the meeting you will learn about the season, pricing, rules, expectations, schedules, and more. Anyone interested in playing basketball for Greenspun should attend.

Save Our Library Book Donations: A tremendous THANK YOU to all of the generous donors who gave books to our school library to help feed our hungry readers! Drastic school budget cuts have left us with absolutely NO funds to purchase library books for the 2026-27 school year! All donated books will feature a sticker inside the front cover indicating that it was donated by YOU! Thank you for your support! CLICK HERE for more information and to donate!

Lil’ Dolphins Cheerleaders: Thank You to our lil' dolphins for coming out and supporting our flag football teams with a spectacular half-time performance. The GJHS Cheerleaders had an amazing time working with these future dolphins and watching them shine at the game. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event in January.

Table Tennis: Greenspun JHS now has Table Tennis Teams! Table Tennis Intramurals starts on Monday, November 2nd from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. You must complete all required documents on aktivate.com. Try outs for the Table Tennis Teams will be on Monday, November 16th. You will not be allowed to try out if you have not completed all required documents on aktivate.com. For more information visit greenspunjhs.com/sports or see Mr. Jackson in Room 205.

Semester Exam Week: Monday, December 14, 2026 - Friday, December 18, 2026

Greenspun JHS will be administering semester exams for all students during the last week of school before winter break. It is imperative that your student not be absent from school during the last week of Semester 1. Semester exams are 10% of your student’s final grade. CLICK HERE for the semester exam schedule

Tardy Progressive Discipline: As a reminder, the schoolwide tardy progressive discipline is as follows per individual class:

1st and 2nd Offense: Warning and Discussion of Expectations
3rd Offense: FINAL Warning and Discussion of Expectation and Parent Contact
4th Offense: IHS- In-House Suspension for the Class Period
5th Offense: IHS- In-House Suspension for the Entire Day
6th Offense: SWI- Suspension with Instruction Out of School

Tardy Lockouts: Effective immediately, we will be conducting tardy sweeps during random class periods. If students are late to their classes, they will serve IHS In-House Suspension for that respective period. NOTE: Personal notifications will not be sent regarding student tardies. It will be the parent/guardian and student responsibility to check student attendance in Infinite Campus. It is recommended to turn notifications on as instant notifcations for your student’s attendance will be pushed immediately. To ensure your student is not marked tardy, please check them in to the office for the tardy to be excused. Please reiterate to your students the importance of showing up to class on time!

Absences and Denial of Credit: Every Day Matters! Any student with 10 or more absences in any class is at risk of being denied credit. Denial of credit letters have been sent home to students who have exceeded 10 or more absences. Attendance affects all indicators of student success throughout their K-12 journey, affecting high school academic performance. If a student is out for a medical appointment, it is imperative the school receive a doctor’s note immediately.

Attention all PE students: The cold weather is finally here and lucky for all of you, we have PE sweats to buy. Sweatshirts are $14 and sweatpants are $16, and can be purchased at the Bankers Offce before and after school, or during your lunch. You can also buy on line at the GJHS Web Store. Once purchased, bring your receipt to your PE teacher to receive your sweat. See your PE teacher if you have any questions.

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.