Greenspun JHS Newsletter 10-30-2025

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Week at a Glance:

Monday 11/3:

Tuesday 11/4:

Committee meetings after school
CCSD Honor Orchestra rehearsal

Wednesday 11/5:

Thursday 11/6:

Friday 11/7:

Greenspun calendar

Principal’s Message:

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our amazing Greenspun community for making our annual Trunk or Treat such a wonderful, fun-filled evening. The event's success was a true testament to our community’s unwavering support, whether it was through generous donations, volunteering time, or simply showing up to share in the fun. It made my heart happy to see so much community involvement and so many kids having such a great time!

It was also fantastic to see the spirit of the season continue with students and staff wearing their costumes to school on Thursday. The halls were filled with characters, ranging from a beautiful princess, to villains, Marvel heroes, and even the Pink Ladies from the movie, Grease.

As the Halloween festivities continue this weekend, I wish all of our students and their families a Happy and SAFE Halloween! Friday is the big night, so remember, even though our children have graduated from elementary to middle schoolers, safety is still a number one priority:

Students, please make smart choices, enjoy the three day weekend, and most importantly, STAY SAFE!!!

Events & Honors:

CCSD Honor Choir: Congratulations to our Greenspun Choir students who auditioned and were selected into the CCSD District Honor Choir! They attended several after school rehearsals over the past month and performed a beautiful concert on October 21st. A special congratulations goes to Stevie Barclay and Kamryn Spiva for being selected as the Alto and Soprano Section Leaders! This means out of all who auditioned, they received the highest scores! Way to set the bar high and continue the tradition of choir excellence here at Greenspun! Stevie Barclay, Nathan Bollard, Kinnick Lovstuen, Ethan Reed, Raina Rodriguez, Zoey Salidas, Brody Scobie, Kamryn Spiva, and Alanna Weston.

Girls Basketball: Attention all Lady Dolphins who are interested in playing basketball. Girls Basketball Intramurals is just around the corner. Girls Basketball Intramurals will start on Tuesday, October 28. Girls Basketball Intramurals is open to any and all girls. No basketball experience is needed. Girls Basketball Intramurals will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. The late bus will be available. Come to the gym dressed in shorts and a t-shirt ready to work hard. If you have any questions see Coach Jackson in Room 205. Hope to see you there and Go Dolphins!

Best Buddies: Best Buddies will be meeting this Thursday! Come help plan our first event! Everyone is invited to room 312 at 2:20pm.

STUCO Toy Drive: The Student Council invites you to participate in our Regional Toy Drive in partnership with the Firefighters of Southern Nevada. This annual charity event helps bring joy to children in need during the holiday season — and supports one of our key Student Council service goals for the year. We encourage everyone to contribute new, unwrapped toys and help us make a lasting impact on our local community. Your generosity can help brighten a child’s day and make a real difference! Thank you for your support! — GJHS Student Council

Fall Talent Show: Greenspun is hosting a fall talent show on Thursday, November 6th at 2:15 and 6pm. Come check out the amazing talent that we have at Greenspun. Tickets are $2 for students, $4 for adults and $8 for a family of 4.

Mrs. DeChavez’s Halloween Celebration: Spooky Halloween fun in our classroom! Here are some highlights from our day:

Daily Announcements: We celebrated Pernell Dudley for being in the top 10 eighth graders for AR points!
Halloween Activity: Ms. Schultz shared her materials, and we completed a fun Halloween activity right in our classroom.
Library Visit: Mr. Slocum read us a spooky Halloween book. The students loved participating!
Halloween Party: Students brought snacks and candies to share, took pictures, and enjoyed the celebration together.

A big thank you to our classroom staff for supporting the celebration, our students for sharing treats, and our parents for helping make the day so memorable. Happy Halloween from our classroom to yours!

Road to Proficiency Initiative: GJHS is focusing on Power Words as part of our Dolphins Dive In: Road to Proficiency initiative. You will see these words throughout your classes, and will encounter them on tests and quizzes throughout the school year. Practice these words in class and at home for the chance to win some cool prizes!

8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: Only 25 spots available for the 8th grade trip to Disneyland on 5/11/26. The trip packets can be picked up in the back office. The field trip forms and the deposit of $85 must be turned in to our School Banker to secure your spot. Any student who signs up after the initial 100 will be placed on a waiting list. CLICK HERE for more information!

Yearbook: Get your 2025/2026 YEARBOOK today before the price increases. Also, 8th grade parents get your recognition ads NOW! Spaces are limited and will run out. https://www.jostens.com/

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, November 12 in the library at 2:30pm. Click here for GJHS SOT information.