{"id":1540,"date":"2016-02-16T19:07:42","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T00:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1540"},"modified":"2016-02-16T19:08:09","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T00:08:09","slug":"principals-update-21616","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1540","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 2\/16\/16"},"content":{"rendered":"

News<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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1. Congratulations to Emmily Holloman who qualified for SemiState in dance for her solo!\u00a0 She and rest of the Dance Team will travel to Regionals in two weeks<\/span><\/span>.
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2. Workouts for 7th grade baseball will be on Thursday<\/span><\/span> evenings 5:30-7:30pm<\/span><\/span> at Dream Big Baseball.<\/span><\/div>\n
Track and Field will have optional workouts on March 2 and 9<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Softball and Baseball tryouts will begin the week of March 14.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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3. Our BOOST class has begun under the leadership of our newest addition to the staff, Mrs. Mardena Detamore.\u00a0 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 \u201cboost.\u201d \u00a0We 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.<\/div>\n
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4. ISTEP is just two weeks away!<\/b>\u00a0 The first test will begin March 1<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0 The second portion of ISTEP will begin the week of April 18th<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 If at all possible, please avoid all\u00a0appointments on these two weeks.\u00a0\u00a0If this is not possible, your child will take the\u00a0missed portions of the test during our make-up sessions which will occur while other\u00a0students are in classes.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
The Indiana Department of Education has developed a website where parents can view sample ISTEP+ items.\u00a0 We would encourage you to take a look at this site and discuss the importance of the exam with your child.\u00a0 These sample items can be found at: \u00a0http:\/\/download.pearsonaccessnext.com\/IN\/in-practice-tests-links.html<\/a> \u00a0 (Chrome does not support this \u00a0– use Safari, Explorer or another browser)<\/span><\/div>\n

5. Parents of 8th Graders! Remember that “On the Road to High School” begins next week! \u00a0 Here are the important dates to know:<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, February 22nd<\/sup>, 2016<\/u>
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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). Please make sure to pick up your registration packet in the library before entering the auditorium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\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<\/sup> graders) \u2013 Auditorium<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016<\/span><\/span><\/u>
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Parents may go on-line via the GCJHS website and select a freshman scheduling appointment.\u00a0 These appointments will be 20 minutes in length during the school day (8:30 \u2013 3:00<\/span><\/span>) on March 7-11<\/span><\/span> and March 14-18<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Please check the availability for your student\u2019s counselor listed below.\u00a0 Please check the GCJHS website beginning February 23rd, 2016 in order to schedule your appointment.\u00a0 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. \u00a0\u00a0St. Michael’s students will have individual scheduling appointments on March 3rd<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Counselors are assigned according to your student\u2019s last name. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr.Horsman \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Last names\u00a0 A-E March 8<\/span><\/span>, 9, 10, 15, 16<\/span><\/p>\n

Mrs.Foster \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Last names\u00a0 F-L \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0March 8<\/span><\/span>, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16<\/span><\/p>\n

Mrs. Knecht \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Last names M \u2013 Sq \u00a0March 7<\/span><\/span>, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17<\/span><\/p>\n

Mrs. Kile \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Last names St \u2013 Z \u00a0 March 7<\/span><\/span>, 8, 17<\/span><\/p>\n

March 7th<\/sup> \u2013 11th<\/sup> and March 14th<\/sup>-18th<\/sup>, 2016<\/u>
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8:30 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Individual scheduling appointments \u2013 8th graders and their parents will meet with a high school counselor in 20-minute appointments to schedule for the freshman year.\u00a0 Please bring your packet of information and questions with you to this appointment! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

May 19th<\/sup>, 2016<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

9:00AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/span><\/span>\u2013 \u201cOn the Road to High School\u201d \u2013 GCJHS 8th<\/sup> graders will tour G-CHS and meet faculty members, staff, and current students. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weekly Reminders:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The GCJHS PTO will have the following two volunteer positions available for the 2016\/17 school year.\u00a0 The position will begin in May.
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\u00a0The\u00a0President<\/i><\/b>\u00a0shall 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\u2019s objectives can be met.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Vice President<\/i><\/b>\u00a0shall act as an aide to the President; perform the duties of the President in the absence or inability of that officer to serve;\u00a0assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Board; coordinate the general activities of any Special Committees created by the Executive Board.
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\u00a0Interested people should contact\u00a0virginia5782@att.net<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. If 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

3. We have multiple ways for you to obtain information regarding what’s happening at GCJHS.
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Website-<\/b> http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter<\/b>– @GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

4. Breakfast is available to students every morning before school. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. We would love for everyone to register the Junior High on your\u00a0Marsh Fresh Idea\u00a0<\/i><\/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
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Upcoming Dates:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

February 22: End Zone and Parent Orientation for incoming 9th graders @ G-CHS<\/span><\/p>\n

February 25<\/span><\/span>: National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony
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February 26<\/span><\/span>: PTO Fundraiser- Tech Night Trivia<\/span><\/p>\n

March 1<\/span><\/span>: Round 1 of ISTEP begins<\/span><\/p>\n

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