Greenspun JHS Newsletter 12-12-2025

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Updated: 3 days ago

Week at a Glance:

Monday 12/15:

Holiday Spirit Week: Merry Mismatch Day
JV Quiz practice in the library
Wind Symphony Band Concert
No late buses

Tuesday 12/16:

Holiday Spirit Week: Whoville Hair Day
Donut NV in the front parking lot
Basketball games @ Thurman White MS BOYS 4:00pm GIRLS 5:15pm
Winter Choir Concert 6pm
No late buses

Wednesday 12/17:

Holiday Spirit Week: Green Out Day
Wetzel’s Pretzels at all 3 lunches
No late buses

Thursday 12/18:

Holiday Spirit Week: Hearts and Ugly Sweaters Day
Basketball games @ Del Webb MS BOYS 4:00pm GIRLS 5:15pm
No late buses

Friday 12/19:

Holiday Spirit Week: Santa VS. Grinch Pajama Day
Santa Grams delivered!
No late buses

Winter Break: Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 (classes resume Monday, Jan. 5)

Greenspun calendar

Principal’s Message:

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Crossing Guards

Each day—rain or shine, in the cold or intense heat—our crossing guards stand outside before and after school to direct traffic and help our students cross the street safely. Their presence is vital, and I’d like to take this moment to honor them and acknowledge the meaningful work they do. We are truly grateful for their diligence, dedication, and the care they show in keeping our children safe.

As I express my appreciation on behalf of our school community, I also want to remind our students how important it is to treat our crossing guards with respect. Crossing guards are here to protect our children from avoidable traffic accidents so listening to their directions helps keep everyone safe.

Parents, I ask for your support in reinforcing this message at home. Please encourage your children to follow the crossing guards’ instructions and to be courteous in their interactions with them. Even a simple “thank you” can brighten their day and show that they are valued. Together, we can make sure our crossing guards feel respected and supported as they continue looking out for our children each day.

Events & Honors:

Winter Spirit Week: Grinchmas is coming to GJHS December 15-19. During spirit week, Student Council will be selling Santa grams - $2, holiday bracelets or pencils $1, and hot cocoa $2 (Wed. only) Holiday Hearts - tell a teacher how much you enjoy being in their class- free. These items will be available during all 3 lunches.

PSAT8: Greenspun JHS is extremely proud to congratulate 8th grader Christopher Karsaz for earning a perfect score of 1440 on the PSAT 8/9 exam! Five middle school students in CCSD scored a perfect score, including Chris! Chris said that the test was difficult, but that he wanted to do his best, so he took his time answering all of the questions. He explained that when he received his score, he was actually surprised to see that he had scored a perfect 1440! All 8th graders will receive their PSAT scores in their mathematics classes during the week of Dec. 15-19. For more information about the PSAT 8/9, and a guide for parents, please visit greenspunjhs.com/assessment. Please contact 8th grade counselor, Brigitte Sison, at sisonb@nv.ccsd.net if you have any questions about your child's PSAT8 score.

Spelling Bee Finals: Congratulations to 7th grader, Natalia Klestinec, who represented Greenspun as one of the top thirteen 7th grade spellers in the entire school district at the CCSD Spelling Bee finals on December 10, 2025. Natalia made it through several rounds of spelling and vocabulary, and was in the top three spellers before eventually being eliminated.

The final round will be broadcast on Vegas PBS KLVX on the following dates:

December 28, 4:30 PM
December 31, 2:30 PM
January 2, 12:00 PM

Sphere Design Contest: Congratulations to 8th grader Cody Lam, whose Sphere design was chosen by the Sphere Design Contest organizers as one of the top 30 finalists in the 3rd annual XO Student Design Challenge! Cody’s design was chosen from thousands of designs across the entire school district, and will be featured in an online voting campaign on the Sphere website in February 2026. Student finalists' artwork will be displayed on the Sphere's website for voting from February 5–27, 2026, and student winners will be notified by March 2, 2026. The middle school category will have two winners – one chosen by a public, worldwide vote and another chosen by a panel of judges, including renowned artists Shepard Fairey and Jen Stark, who have also designed for the Exosphere. Winners will be honored at a reception where the winning artwork will be showcased on the Exosphere on March 11, 2026 (details TBD). Stay tuned to greenspunjhs.com for more information about how to VOTE for Cody’s design in February! Visit www.thesphere.com/xo-student-design-challenge for more information and to view past years’ winners!

Robotics: International Volunteer Day + Our Newbie Robotics Tournament. Last Saturday, December 6, Greenspun Robotics hosted our annual “Newbie” Tournament…our give-back event where experienced students mentor brand-new robotics teams and coaches through their very first competition. Robotics events run entirely on volunteers, and each tournament requires 10+ hours of dedicated time from refs, judges, scorers, queuers, field reset, emcees, concessions, and so many more. We simply couldn’t do this without them.

This year our robotics community has gone above and beyond:

800+ student volunteer hours
600+ hours from former high school robotics students
200+ parent volunteer hours
350+ hours from Coach Juliano

Our program receives no district funding, yet these kids continue to give back, mentor others, and help grow robotics in Nevada. If you’d like to show them you’re proud of their leadership and dedication, please consider supporting our fundraiser. Every donation directly impacts our students and keeps this program strong. CLICK HERE to donate! Thank you for supporting student leadership, mentorship, and the future of STEM. We are Better Together. We are Student Powered. We are Greenspun! —Ms. Juliano Robotics Teacher/Coach

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.

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.

8th Grade Disneyland Field Trip: Only 6 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.