{"id":1353,"date":"2015-10-26T18:26:06","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T23:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1353"},"modified":"2015-10-26T18:26:06","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T23:26:06","slug":"principals-update-102615","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1353","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 10\/26\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News:<\/b><\/div>\n
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1. \u00a0Help us collect valuable data for our school by participating in Speak Up<\/div>\n

Join the conversation about the use of technology for learning through Speak Up, a National Research Project. Since 2003, nearly 4 million K-12 education stakeholders have participated in the annual online surveys. Data findings are shared each year with federal, state and local policymakers to inform education programs, policies and funding.<\/p>\n

Instructions for completing the Speak Up survey<\/p>\n

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    Go to this link: http:\/\/www.speakup4schools.org\/speakup2015<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click on the appropriate survey (Parent or Community member).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Follow the given instructions to access the survey. Begin by entering your school zip (46140) or clicking on the drop down button and select your state, then go to the next line and type in your school name to find your school.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Parents will NOT need the password to access the survey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To learn more about Speak Up please visit www.tomorrow.org\/speakup<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    2. For those families in need of Christmas assistance, United Christmas Service applications are now available at the school. \u00a0Applications will be accepted through\u00a0November 16th<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 For further information, please contact Mrs. Fortuna (students with the last name A-K) or Mrs. Belcher (students with the last name L-Z), school counselor, at 477-4616.<\/div>\n
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    3. The Builders Club is sponsoring a canned food drive this week.<\/div>\n
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    4. NWEA Map Testing continues this week.\u00a0 Students will finish the Reading portion today.\u00a0 The Language Arts session will start Tuesday<\/span><\/span>, and the math session will be later this week.<\/div>\n
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    5. Report Cards are now available in the PowerSchool Portal.<\/div>\n
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    Weekly Reminders:<\/b><\/div>\n
    1.\u00a0Parent\u00a0Teacher Conferences will be October 29 and November 5<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Here is the link to sign up:\u00a0Parent\u00a0Teacher\u00a0Conference\u00a0Sign-up<\/span><\/a>
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    2.\u00a0\u00a0If you know someone who would like to receive the GCJHS\u00a0parent\u00a0newsletter, please let them know they can sign up on our webpage.<\/p>\n

    3. We have multiple ways for you to obtain information regarding what’s happening at GCJHS.<\/p>\n

    Website- http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    Twitter- @GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/p>\n

    Facebook – Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/a><\/p>\n

    Email- You will receive the GCJHS Parent Newsletter email weekly with news, information, and upcoming important dates.\u00a0 If you talk to someone who is not receiving this weekly email, please have them email me djack@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/p>\n

    Instagram- <\/b>gc_jhs and gcjhs_principal<\/p>\n

    4. Breakfast is available to students every morning before school.<\/p>\n

    5. We would love for everyone to register the Junior High on your\u00a0Marsh Fresh Idea\u00a0<\/b><\/i>card. This is a simple, 3 minute web task.\u00a0 We use the points from Marsh to buy supplies and materials for the classroom!\u00a0 Go to\u00a0http:\/\/www.freshideasforeducation.com<\/a>\u00a0and enter our school code: 49955<\/p>\n

    5. Please turn in book rental to the front office.<\/p>\n

    Upcoming Dates:<\/b><\/div>\n
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    October 29: \u00a0Parent\u00a0Teacher Conferences (3:40pm-7:10pm<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n
    November 1st: \u00a0Daylight Saving Times Ends<\/div>\n
    November 3<\/span><\/span>: Spell Bowl Competition @ Eastern Hancock<\/div>\n
    November 4<\/span><\/span>: PTO Meeting 6:30pm<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    November 5<\/span><\/span>:\u00a0Parent\u00a0Teacher Conferences (3:40pm-7:10pm<\/span><\/span>)<\/div>\n
    November 11- Veteran’s Day Program 9:30am<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    November 16<\/span><\/span>: Picture Retakes<\/div>\n
    November 25th-27th<\/span><\/span>: \u00a0Thanksgiving Break<\/div>\n
    December 3: 7th Grade field trip to Christmas Carole<\/div>\n
    December 15<\/span><\/span>: Band and Choir Concert<\/div>\n
    December 21st<\/span><\/span>–January 1st<\/span><\/span>: Winter Break<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Dan Jack<\/p>\n

    Principal, Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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