{"id":1551,"date":"2016-02-23T20:34:45","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T01:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1551"},"modified":"2016-02-23T20:48:45","modified_gmt":"2016-02-24T01:48:45","slug":"principals-update-12216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1551","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 1\/22\/16"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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1. \u00a0Tonight, the high school will host the first activities for 8th grade students and their parents. \u00a0Running from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm<\/span><\/span>, the End Zone is open house style for\u00a0students and parents to walk around the cafeteria and see all the extra-curricular activities available next year. \u00a0The presentation at 7:00 pm in the\u00a0auditorium, will discuss the scheduling process and developing a four-year plan. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
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2.\u00a0\u00a0ISTEP is just one week away!<\/b>\u00a0 The first test will begin March 1<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
March 1- 7th<\/span><\/span> Grade ELA Test (8:35-11:15<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/div>\n
March 2- 8th<\/span><\/span> Grade ELA Test (8:35-11:15<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/div>\n
March 3- 7th<\/span><\/span> and 8th Grade Math Test (8:35-9:30<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/div>\n
7th Grade Social Studies Test (9:30-10:25<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/div>\n
March 4- Biology I Test (8th Graders in Biology) (8:35-9:30<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/div>\n
March 7- Book II Test for 7th and 8th Grades \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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3. We are planning some spirit days to\u00a0build up to ISTEP<\/span><\/div>\n
February 24<\/span><\/span>– College Day<\/span><\/div>\n
February 25<\/span><\/span>– Mismatch Day<\/span><\/div>\n
February 26<\/span><\/span>– Wear Red (Fire up for ISTEP!)<\/span><\/div>\n
February 29<\/span><\/span>– Dress for Success<\/span><\/div>\n
March 1<\/span><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 – PJ pants\/Joggers for 7th Grade (feeling comfortable to write the test!)<\/span><\/div>\n
– Blue and Gold for 8th grade (cheer on the 7th graders!)<\/span><\/div>\n
March 2<\/span><\/span> – Blue and Gold for 7th Grade (Cheer on the 8th graders!)<\/span><\/div>\n
– PJ pants\/Joggers for 8th Grade (feeling comfortable to write the test!)<\/span><\/div>\n
March 3<\/span><\/span> – Black and White Day- Finish Strong!<\/span><\/div>\n
March 4<\/span><\/span> – Neon Day\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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4.\u00a0Announcing the first annual Cougar Cross Country Camp for 6th – 8th grade!<\/span><\/div>\n

July 18-21<\/span><\/span>, 8:00-10:30<\/span><\/span> at Brandywine Park
\nRunning, games, prizes, and a camp race with awards!
\nOnline and traditional registration at\u00a0gcjhsxc.weebly.com<\/a>
\nContact Coach Foster at\u00a0mfoster@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0 Track conditioning will begin Monday, February 29. \u00a0Students interested can see Mrs. Sangiorgio for more information.<\/span><\/div>\n
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6. We would love for you and your family to come to the PTO Tech Night Trivia this Friday, February 26<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0See the flier below for details!<\/span><\/div>\n

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

Monday, February 22nd<\/sup>, 2016<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\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).\u00a0Please 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>\u00a0graders) \u2013 Auditorium<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

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\u00a0March 7<\/span><\/span>, 8, 17<\/span><\/p>\n

March 7th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 11th<\/sup>\u00a0and March 14th<\/sup>-18th<\/sup>, 2016<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

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><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

9:00AM<\/span><\/span> \u2013 12:30 PM\u2013 \u201cOn the Road to High School\u201d \u2013 GCJHS 8th<\/sup>\u00a0graders will tour G-CHS and meet faculty members, staff, and current students. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\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<\/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<\/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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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. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Website-<\/b>\u00a0http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter<\/b>–\u00a0@GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Facebook –\u00a0<\/b>Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram-\u00a0<\/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<\/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><\/p>\n

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><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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March 10<\/span><\/span>: Spring Play<\/span><\/div>\n
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Dan Jack, Principal <\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Greenfield Central Junior High<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Interested people should contact\u00a0virginia5782@att.net<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n