Week at a Glance:
Monday 11/25:
NO Art club today
No late bus for after school activities
Tuesday 11/26:
No late bus for after school activities
Wednesday 11/27:
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving break and family day
Thursday 11/28:
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving break and family day
Friday 11/29:
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving break and family day
Principal’s Message:
As I listened to others making preparations for Thanksgiving, I found myself reflecting on the true meaning of the holiday. Traditionally, most of us take this time to reflect on our blessings and thank those who bring joy in our lives as we gather around a festive and beautifully decorated kitchen table and enjoy a holiday feast.
However, I was reminded that Thanksgiving is not just about the “thankful” part of the word, but also about the importance of “giving,” part two of the word. The reminder came when I happened upon a poem entitled, When Giving Is All We Have, by Albert Rios, an award winning poet.
His beginning lines spoke to me about the power of giving as he so simply stated,
One river gives
Its journey to the next
We give because someone gave to us.
We give because nobody gave to us.
We give because giving has changed us.
We give because giving could have changed us…
(Click here to read the entire poem: https://poets.org/poem/when-giving-all-we-have)
As Rios conveys throughout his poem, giving is a powerful gift, and something that we can all do that changes us for the better. It’s not always about how much we give. It could be much needed resources or something as simple as kindness, and even our time. Whatever our gifts, our return is knowing that we have made a positive difference in the lives of others.
So, as we celebrate our Thanksgiving holiday, let's give thanks for our blessings and embrace the spirit of giving.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Have a safe and meaningful holiday!
Events & Honors:
Students of the Month: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Student of the month award for November:
Trayvell Thomas
Astrid Velez
Zakalyla Bowen
Keira Rodriguez
Zane Rawhouser
Henry Theodosis
Tessa Hanson
Ryker Rollans
Gabriel Willis
Shining Star Award: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Shining Star award for November:
Tatum Arnold
Jericho Dean
Diego Garcia-Schlosser
Alexander Macaluso
Kinley Marsh
Roniece Lewis
Jack Vogel
Colt Thomason
Arbion Curri
Shanna Stonehocker
Clark Reber
Laura Traylor
Kelise B. Black-Hudson
Caylen Burnett
Edith Melgar
Lincoln Gutierrez
Judeah Nieves
Parker Burnette
Travis Black
Spelling Bee: Congratulations to 8th grader Christian Young for advancing to the CCSD Spelling Bee finals! Christian has placed in the top seven 8th grade spellers in the entire school district, and now advances to the final round on December 11, 2024. The final round will be filmed and broadcast on Vegas PBS KLVX with host Nate Tannenbaum.
Art Contest: Congratulations to 8th grader Taylor Lusch, for being one of the top three middle school finalists in the entire school district in the Reading Week 2025 t-shirt design contest! Taylor was honored by the Library Services division for her illustration recognizing Reading Week.
MAP Testing: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing will continue with ELA MAP testing December 2-6, with makeups in the library December 5-6. Please see the Assessment page for more information!
Chick Fil-A Family Night: Greenspun Family Night at Chick-fil-A on December 4th from 4pm-8pm. Support the Greenspun Cheer Team December 4th at the St. Rose and Eastern location. 20% of proceeds will go to Greenspun Cheer. We hope to see you there!
Grandparents Day Nov. 26: RSVP for the GJHS Grandparent's Day to be held on Tuesday, November 26 from 8:30am-10:00am! This event recognizes our grandparents for all their love and support. We invite all grandparents to spend some time with their grandchild at Greenspun Junior High School before the start of Thanksgiving Break. Please CLICK HERE for more information and to RSVP.
Drama Club Talent Show: Thank you to all who came out to perform in our talent show on November 21. We even had some surprise performances from teachers and staff. We can't wait to host another event in the Spring, which will be a can't miss event! Stay tuned for more information in the new year!
Support for Jacob Aguilar: Jacob’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all of the kind words, letters, and donations during this difficult time. His mom has enjoyed reading all of the heartfelt messages that they have received. If you would like to send a card or letter in support of Jacob’s family, they may be dropped off at the front office. Donations may also be made at GoFundMe: Please click here to donate to the family directly on GoFundMe
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 Tuesday, December 10 at 2:30pm in the library. 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 the GJHS Digital Storytelling class, under the instruction of Ms. Juliano