{"id":1509,"date":"2016-01-13T19:54:44","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T00:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2016-01-13T19:54:44","modified_gmt":"2016-01-14T00:54:44","slug":"principals-update-11115","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1509","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 1\/11\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Normally, students dropped off in the car line are permitted in the building at 8:20 AM<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 On mornings the temperature drops below freezing, students will be allowed in the building at 8:00 AM<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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2. \u00a0 We are excited that the school board has approved our building to go 1:1 with MacBooks next year! \u00a0Our teachers have been training hard to prepare for this move and we will have many procedures and safeguards in place for safe and smooth distribution and use of the computers next year. \u00a0The folks at the high school have been very helpful in sharing all that they have learned from the first year as a 1:1 school. \u00a07th grade students are especially excited!<\/span><\/div>\n
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3. We will be taking the first round of ISTEP March 1-4<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0Please make every effort to have your child here on those days.<\/span><\/div>\n
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4.\u00a0 Just a reminder that the ISTEP Test continues to evolve in terms of rigor and format. Here are links to practice tests:<\/span><\/div>\n
ELA \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/parcc.pearson.com\/practice-tests\/english\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Math \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/parcc.pearson.com\/practice-tests\/math<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Select your child’s grade and then select Computer-Based Practice Test<\/span><\/div>\n
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5. Attention 8th grade parents: \u00a0Please mark your calendars for the following dates as we begin preparations to transition your students to high school!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Monday, February 22nd, 2016 On the Road to High School Class of 2020<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/div>\n
6:00 \u2013 7:00 PM<\/span><\/span> \u2013 \u201cThe End Zone\u201d Open House – A chance for students and parents to learn about athletics, clubs, academic, and extra-curricular activities at G-CHS (Cafeteria). <\/span><\/div>\n
7:00 \u2013 8:00 PM<\/span><\/span> \u2013 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) \u2013 Auditorium<\/span><\/div>\n
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6. If for some reason, school is cancelled any day this week, we will attend on Monday, January 18<\/span><\/span> for the make up day.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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7. Report cards are now available in the parent portal of PowerSchool.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Weekly Reminders:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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\n1.\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><\/div>\n
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2. We have multiple ways for you to obtain information regarding what’s happening at GCJHS. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Website- http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Twitter- @GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Facebook – Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Instagram- <\/b>gc_jhs and gcjhs_principal
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3. Breakfast is available to students every morning before school. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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4. We would love for everyone to register the Junior High on your\u00a0Marsh Fresh Idea\u00a0<\/b>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<\/span><\/div>\n
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Upcoming Dates:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
January 18<\/span><\/span>: M.L. King Day- (N<\/span>o school \/Make up day, if necessary)<\/div>\n
February 5<\/span><\/span>: Choir Solo\/Ensemble Contest<\/div>\n
February 15<\/span><\/span>: Presidents Day-\u00a0(N<\/span>o school \/Make up day, if necessary)<\/div>\n
March 1<\/span><\/span>: Round 1 of ISTEP begins<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dan Jack, Principal <\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
Greenfield Central Junior High<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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