Principal’s Update 2/16/16

by · February 16, 2016

News

1. Congratulations to Emmily Holloman who qualified for SemiState in dance for her solo!  She and rest of the Dance Team will travel to Regionals in two weeks.

2. Workouts for 7th grade baseball will be on Thursday evenings 5:30-7:30pm at Dream Big Baseball.
Track and Field will have optional workouts on March 2 and 9.
Softball and Baseball tryouts will begin the week of March 14. 
3. Our BOOST class has begun under the leadership of our newest addition to the staff, Mrs. Mardena Detamore.  Mrs. Detamore is leading a class for a group of students we identified through NWEA scores as likely to pass ISTEP this spring with a little extra “boost.”  We will pull students out a related arts class 2-3 days a week to spend with Mrs. Detamore on the specific areas the DOE says are points of emphasis this year.
 
4. ISTEP is just two weeks away!  The first test will begin March 1.   The second portion of ISTEP will begin the week of April 18th.  If at all possible, please avoid all appointments on these two weeks.  If this is not possible, your child will take the missed portions of the test during our make-up sessions which will occur while other students are in classes. 
The Indiana Department of Education has developed a website where parents can view sample ISTEP+ items.  We would encourage you to take a look at this site and discuss the importance of the exam with your child.  These sample items can be found at:  http://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/IN/in-practice-tests-links.html   (Chrome does not support this  – use Safari, Explorer or another browser)

5. Parents of 8th Graders! Remember that “On the Road to High School” begins next week!   Here are the important dates to know:

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

6:00 – 7:00 PM – “The End Zone” Open House – A chance for students and parents to learn about athletics, clubs, academic, and extra-curricular activities at G-CHS (Cafeteria). Please make sure to pick up your registration packet in the library before entering the auditorium. 

7:00 – 8:00 PM – Class of 2020 Presentation for Parents – An introduction to the freshman scheduling process for parents and students for the Class of 2020 only (current 8th graders) – Auditorium

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

Parents may go on-line via the GCJHS website and select a freshman scheduling appointment.  These appointments will be 20 minutes in length during the school day (8:30 – 3:00) on March 7-11 and March 14-18.  Please check the availability for your student’s counselor listed below.  Please check the GCJHS website beginning February 23rd, 2016 in order to schedule your appointment.  If you are unable to register on-line, please contact Mrs. Belcher, Mrs. Fortuna, or Mrs. Leonard (477-4616) and one of them will be happy to help you schedule your appointment.   St. Michael’s students will have individual scheduling appointments on March 3rd.

Counselors are assigned according to your student’s last name.  

Mr.Horsman    Last names  A-E March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16

Mrs.Foster     Last names  F-L     March 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16

Mrs. Knecht    Last names M – Sq  March 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Mrs. Kile       Last names St – Z   March 7, 8, 17

March 7th – 11th and March 14th-18th, 2016

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Individual scheduling appointments – 8th graders and their parents will meet with a high school counselor in 20-minute appointments to schedule for the freshman year.  Please bring your packet of information and questions with you to this appointment!  

May 19th, 2016

9:00AM – 12:30 PM– “On the Road to High School” – GCJHS 8th graders will tour G-CHS and meet faculty members, staff, and current students.  

Weekly Reminders:

1.   The GCJHS PTO will have the following two volunteer positions available for the 2016/17 school year.  The position will begin in May.

 The President shall serve as leader and key contact for the PTO; preside at all PTO meetings; ex-officio member of most committees; appoint chairpersons for special committees; coordinate the work of the officers and committees so that the PTO’s objectives can be met. 

The Vice President shall act as an aide to the President; perform the duties of the President in the absence or inability of that officer to serve; assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Board; coordinate the general activities of any Special Committees created by the Executive Board.

 Interested people should contact [email protected] for more information.

2. If you know someone who would like to receive the GCJHS parent newsletter, please let them know they can sign up on our webpage.

3. We have multiple ways for you to obtain information regarding what’s happening at GCJHS.

Website- http://gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us/  

Twitter– @GCJHS_principal

Facebook – Greenfield Central Junior High School

Instagram- gc_jhs and gcjhs_principal

4. Breakfast is available to students every morning before school.  

5. We would love for everyone to register the Junior High on your Marsh Fresh Idea card. This is a simple, 3 minute web task.  We use the points from Marsh to buy supplies and materials for the classroom!  Go to http://www.freshideasforeducation.com and enter our school code: 49955

Upcoming Dates:

February 22: End Zone and Parent Orientation for incoming 9th graders @ G-CHS

February 25: National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

February 26: PTO Fundraiser- Tech Night Trivia

March 1: Round 1 of ISTEP begins

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