{"id":1485,"date":"2015-12-16T20:06:34","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T01:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1485"},"modified":"2015-12-16T20:06:34","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T01:06:34","slug":"principals-update-121415","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1485","title":{"rendered":"Principal&#8217;s Update 12\/14\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><b><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">News:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">1. The NWEA assessment window closes Wednesday, December 16.\u00a0 Results will be available in the Powerschool parent portal beginning <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685596\"><span class=\"aQJ\">December 21st<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">2. The 8th grade band performed Christmas music in the Arts Garden at Circle Center Mall in Indianapolis last week.\u00a0 They made GCJHS proud!!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">3. The Christmas Music Concert Tuesday night will feature the bands at <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685597\"><span class=\"aQJ\">6pm<\/span><\/span>, followed by the Strings at <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685598\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7pm<\/span><\/span> and the Choirs at <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685599\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7:15pm<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Art will also be on display.\u00a0 Admission is $2<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">4.\u00a0 We have a <b>Lost and Found <\/b>table outside the Health classroom, in the main corridor.\u00a0 All unclaimed items will be donated after school <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685600\"><span class=\"aQJ\">on Friday<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">5.\u00a0The Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen will be sponsoring a Christmas celebration at the Hancock County Fairgrounds on\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685601\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Thursday, December 24th<\/span><\/span>\u00a0from\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685603\"><span class=\"aQJ\">8am-10am<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 They are asking that parents\u00a0<u>only<\/u>\u00a0come to the Commercial Building and the Sheep Barn to receive a toy and some\u00a0surprises for their children.\u00a0 Volunteers will be there to gift wrap these items.\u00a0 Then, from\u00a011am- <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685604\"><span class=\"aQJ\">2:30pm<\/span><\/span>, parents may return with their children for a visit from Santa, a holiday meal, and the opportunity to choose some clothing (if needed).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Anyone wishing to volunteer with set up (<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685605\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Dec. 22 and 23<\/span><\/span>), or with the festivities and\/or cleanup on the 24th, are asked to contact Pam Hochstetler at 694-6436. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Anyone with small gifts, clothing, blankets, or sleeping bags to donate are asked to drop those off at the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, 202 E. Main St., Greenfield.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">6. We hope you get a chance to enjoy time as a family over Christmas break.\u00a0 The students have worked hard this semester.\u00a0 We&#8217;ll get back to work on January 4!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Counseling Connection<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Indiana\u2019s 21st Century Scholars Program offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school. Scholars who enroll are connected to programs and resources to help them plan, prepare, and pay for college. 7th and 8th grade Indiana students whose families meet income eligibility guidelines must apply to become a 21st Century Scholar by <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685607\"><span class=\"aQJ\">June 30<\/span><\/span> of the student\u2019s 8th grade year.\u00a0 You can apply online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scholars.in.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.Scholars.IN.gov<\/a> .\u00a0 Please see the attached Online Application Worksheet for more information.\u00a0 You may also contact the school counselor for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Self-harm or self-injury is on the rise among teenagers across the country. Non-suicidal self-injury, often simply called self-injury, is the act of deliberately harming the surface of your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself. This type of self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.\u00a0 If you would like to report someone who is self-harming please notify one of the school counselors.\u00a0 Below you will find the link to a Sel<\/span>f-Injury Guide for Parents &amp; Caregivers from Self-injury Outreach &amp; Support website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sioutreach.org\/learn-self-injury\/parents-and-families\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/sioutreach.org\/learn-<wbr \/>self-injury\/parents-and-<wbr \/>families\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Counselor for students with the last name A-K &#8211; Mrs. Elizabeth Fortuna (317) 477-4616 or <a href=\"mailto:efortuna@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\">efortuna@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Counselor for students with the last name L-Z \u2013 Mrs. Stephanie Belcher (317) 477-4616<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Weekly Reminders:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">1.\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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">2. We have multiple ways for you to obtain information regarding what&#8217;s happening at GCJHS. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Website- <a href=\"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Twitter- <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GCJHS_principal\" target=\"_blank\">@GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Facebook &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Greenfield-Central-Junior-High-School\/118099534891376?fref=photo\" target=\"_blank\">Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><b>Instagram- <\/b>gc_jhs and gcjhs_principal<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">3. Breakfast is available to students every morning before school. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">4. We would love for everyone to register the Junior High on your\u00a0<i><b>Marsh 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freshideasforeducation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.<wbr \/>freshideasforeducation.com<\/a>\u00a0and enter our school code: 49955<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Upcoming Dates:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">December 15: Band, Strings and Choir Concert<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685609\"><span class=\"aQJ\">December 17 and 18<\/span><\/span>: End of semester exams<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">December 21-<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685610\"><span class=\"aQJ\">January 1<\/span><\/span>: Winter Break<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685611\"><span class=\"aQJ\">January 4<\/span><\/span>: School Resumes\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_927685612\"><span class=\"aQJ\">March 1<\/span><\/span>: Round 1 of ISTEP begins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/RnNZfQn2o2xpggJQqefCOervMbPIci5mujDPJnvl43kv6Rtxjyh5gHN_JKVzeU-aaGz3pePFgxfoAAtZJZNx8mveVTc-11j98EfuAJVcumUenA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Dan Jack<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Principal, Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: \u00a0 1. 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