Greenspun JHS Newsletter 11-25-2025

GJHS
Nov 25
6 min read

Updated: Dec 1

Week at a Glance:

Monday 12/1:

JV Quiz practice in the library

Tuesday 12/2:

School Committee meetings after school
Basketball games at Bailey MS BOYS 4:00pm GIRLS 5:15pm
Band Concerts in the gym Session 1: 6:00pm Session 2: 7:15pm

Wednesday 12/3:

MAP testing in Math classes

Thursday 12/4:

MAP testing in Math classes
Best Buddies meeting in room 312
Basketball games VS Fertitta MS GIRLS 4:00pm BOYS 5:15pm

Friday 12/5:

MAP makeup testing in the library
Fine Arts Elementary road show
City of Henderson Winterfest parade (Band & Colorguard)
Madrigals choir at Ethel M

Greenspun calendar

Principal’s Message:

Celebrating the Magic of Grandparents at Greenspun

Grandparents’ Day at Greenspun has always been my favorite tradition, and my heart was filled with joy as we welcomed grandparents to Greenspun to make special memories with their grandchildren and to celebrate them for all they do.

I am grateful for every day that my grandmother was in my life. There was nothing better than going on vacation at my grandma’s house as I was growing up. And to this day, my grandmother is always with me in spirit…love, laughter, and special times…those memories are a part of me, each and every day.

And now, I am blessed to be a grandparent of four wonderful grandchildren, and your grandchildren are blessed to have you as part of their lives, as well, because you are special. You have taken that magical role in your grandchildren' s lives because you chose to.

As author Alex Hale stated, “Nobody can do for children what grandparents do. Grandparents sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.”

While browsing in a store one day, I came across the perfect definition of a grandparent as I was looking at posters. The words on the wall shouted proudly,

I am not a babysitter. I am a grandparent. I make the choice to be that special person who strives to make a child feel loved unconditionally - one special moment at a time - completely free of cost and totally from my heart, I give out of love for my grandchildren.

And, grandchildren, in return, bless us with a love so strong that it can not be broken.

To all you grandparents out there, you are appreciated and loved!! Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Events & Honors:

Winter Spirit Week: STUCO will be hosting a Winter Spirit Week December 15-19, for “Greenspun Grinchmas”. Student Council will also be selling Santa Grams, Hot Cocoa, Holiday Bracelets and Pencils during lunch during spirit week as well!

Robotics Camp: This past Saturday, the Greenspun Robotics Team proudly hosted a robotics camp for 46 students representing seven elementary schools. Campers spent the morning learning beginning skills in building, coding, and driving, all taught by our very own World Championship team. At Greenspun, our motto is We Are Better Together. We Are Student Powered. We Are Greenspun. These are more than just words; they are the foundation of our legacy of greatness. Our program is built on mentorship and collaboration, and we believe that by lifting up younger students and peers alike, we become stronger together. Giving back runs through our veins, and we are committed not only to developing skilled engineers but also to shaping future leaders. Our campers had a fantastic time diving into hands-on robotics challenges, but our Greenspun mentors may have enjoyed it even more. Sharing their passion with the next generation filled them with pride and purpose, knowing they were inspiring future robotics stars. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents, campers, team members, and administrators who helped make this camp such a success. Keep an eye out for future camp opportunities! If you have any questions about Greenspun Robotics, please feel free to reach out to Robotics coach and teacher Casey Juliano. We look forward to welcoming our campers into the Greenspun Legacy in the years ahead!

Nevada All-State Band: Earlier this month, students from our Band Program auditioned for the Nevada All-State Band. This is an ensemble made up of the top Middle School Musicians in the entire state of Nevada. Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the 2026 All-State Band! This makes 4 years in a row of our school placing in the top 3 for total participants selected in our district!

Juwan Lewis Llana- 6th Chair Clarinet
Aaliyah Borjon- 1st Chair Baritone Saxophone (Also placed on Alto, and Tenor Saxophone)
Mateo Lopez- 3rd Chair Baritone Saxophone
Joshua Hoyle- 13th Chair Trumpet
Jackson Allen- 15th Chair Trumpet
Lincoln Bench- 7th Chair Trombone
Jett Brewer- 2nd Chair Euphonium
Giancarlo Zamora Mayans- 8th Chair Percussion

Student Council Giving Tree: As the holidays approach, please consider donating to our giving tree that will benefit Project 150 during the month of December. Donations collected after December will fund our own community closet at Greenspun JHS. We will be accepting donations of hygiene products, non-perishable food, clothing, and financial contributions. Donations can be dropped off at Greenspun JHS with Liza Neilson Room in room 103A.Thank you, and Happy Holidays.

Breakfast Bash: What a Wonderful Morning! On Tuesday, our three self-contained classes came together for a special Breakfast Bash, and it was a fantastic way to start the day! Students helped prepare a delicious breakfast that included pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and crispy bacon! In addition to cooking, our students worked hard behind the scenes, fixing tables, setting up chairs, and helping with the clean-up. Their teamwork and responsibility truly shined, and we are so proud of the effort they put into making the event a success. We also want to give a heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful parents and families. Your support means so much to us, and we are grateful for all you do to help our classrooms thrive. Thank you for being part of such a positive and memorable morning!

MAP Testing: MAP testing continues December 3-4 for Math classes. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a computer-adaptive assessment utilized to monitor student growth to inform and personalize instruction. For more information, please visit https://www.greenspunjhs.com/assessment

Hazel Health: Through Clark County School District's partnership with Hazel Health, all students at your school have access to a pediatric clinician at no cost to your family. These sessions can be initiated at home from any device OR at your school (in the health clinic) during school hours. Please visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/ccsd for more information.

Best Buddies: Best Buddies will be meeting on Thursday December 4th in room 312 to plan our holiday movie event! See you all there!

8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: Only 22 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, December 10 in the library at 2:30pm. Click here for GJHS SOT information.