{"id":1784,"date":"2016-09-12T19:14:56","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T00:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2016-09-12T19:14:56","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T00:14:56","slug":"principals-update-91216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1784","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 9\/12\/16"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News:<\/strong><\/div>\n
1. This week, is Digital Citizenship Week. Below is a chart with the theme for each day, the dress up day suggestion, and a link for a parent resource. \u00a0Students will watch a short video each day with a digital citizenship lesson. \u00a0Please take some time to look over the parent resources and discuss this important topic with your child.<\/div>\n
2. Thanks to some grant money, Greenfield DARE Officer, Steve McCarley, is able to bring in a speaker for our students on Thursday<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0Many students will recognize Retro Bill from the DARE picnic in past years. \u00a0Retro Bill is an energetic performer who will have the students\u2019 attention throughout the hour. \u00a0He will talk about conflict resolution and how to combat bullying, as well as making good choices in regards to drugs, tobacco and alcohol.<\/div>\n
3. School pictures are this Friday, September 16<\/span><\/span>. You can log in to LifeTouch<\/a> and order picture packages now with code HM786146Y0. \u00a0Packets were sent home as well. \u00a0\u00a0Athletics pictures will be Friday<\/span><\/span>, after school.<\/div>\n
4. We will start collecting envelopes for our school-wide fundraiser on Friday<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0Students can also turn in donations next week up to the walk-a-thon. \u00a0Our goal is for each student to get at least $7 in donations.<\/div>\n
5. The deadline to sign up for the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. is Thursday, September 15<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0If you think you and\/or your child may want to go, please sign up. \u00a0It is much easier to remove you from the list than it is to add you later. \u00a0Here is the link with more information: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dRJz_85Ey24IhzibB08VaQcumEdSuVxI4A_pjKYTQRU\/edit?usp=sharing–<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0Email Mrs. Betsy Greene with any questions. \u00a0bgreene@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/div>\n
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Reminders:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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  1. \n
    Parent Teacher Organization (PTO): Meets the last Wednesday of each month in the school cafeteria! Please consider joining!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Students can be dropped off to wait outside in the morning. \u00a0The doors to the building will be open beginning at 8:20a.m.<\/span><\/span> each day.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Breakfast is available for $1.75, to students every school day, at 8:20a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Textbook Fees can be turned in to the front office. \u00a07th Grade fees are $150.26 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a08th Grade fees are $149.47<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Upcoming Dates:<\/strong><\/div>\n
    September 15<\/span><\/span>: Retro Bill Convocation<\/div>\n
    September 16<\/span><\/span>: School Pictures and Athletic Team Pictures<\/div>\n
    September 19<\/span><\/span>: Fall Fine Arts Festival (6:00 PM<\/span><\/span> Bands,\u00a07:00<\/span><\/span> Strings,\u00a07:30 PM Choirs)<\/div>\n
    September 22<\/span><\/span>: Walk-a-thon Fundraiser<\/div>\n
    October 3-14<\/span><\/span>: Fall Break<\/div>\n
    November 16<\/span><\/span> and February 8<\/span><\/span>: Elearning days (students work from home)<\/div>\n
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    Connections:<\/strong><\/div>\n
    Website- http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a><\/div>\n
    Twitter- @GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/div>\n
    Facebook – Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/a><\/div>\n
    Email- You will receive the GCJHS Parent Newsletter email weekly with news, information, and upcoming important dates. \u00a0If you talk to someone who is not receiving this weekly email, please have them sign up on our webpage!<\/div>\n
    Athletics- \u00a0Our competition schedule is available here: http:\/\/gchscougars.com\/<\/a> Click on \u201cJunior High.\u201d<\/div>\n

    Digital Citizenship Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Monday<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Tuesday<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Wednesday<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Thursday<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Friday<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Theme of the Day<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Focus on Digital Citizenship<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Digital Citizenship is a Team Effort<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Your Digital Identity<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Be Upstanding<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Rights, Remixes, and Responsibilities<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Spirit Day<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Sunglasses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Team Day (superheroes, sports, etc)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Twins, Emoticons<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Silly Socks<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Works of Art: It\u2019s Picture Day! Dress for your Portrait!<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Parent Info<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    Respecting Creative Work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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    Counseling Connection<\/strong><\/div>\n
    During September we kick off College Go! Week. Although it may seem like it is too soon to be preparing for your student\u2019s life after high school it will be here before you know it. \u00a0College Go! Week at the Junior High is about students becoming aware of the different options they have for their future. \u00a0It is not just for students who plan to go to a college or university. \u00a0If you would like to learn more about what you can be doing to prepare for your student\u2019s future please click on the links below.<\/div>\n
    7th and 8th Grade College and Career Checklist<\/div>\n
    Learn more about what your 7th grader can be doing to prepare for their future.<\/div>\n
    http:\/\/www.learnmoreindiana.org\/students\/6-8-students\/<\/a><\/div>\n
    Learn More Indiana<\/div>\n
    Learn more about College, Careers and Costs.<\/div>\n
    http:\/\/www.learnmoreindiana.org\/<\/a><\/div>\n
    Twenty-First Century Scholars<\/div>\n
    Learn more about the Twenty-First Century Scholars Program. \u00a0If you are income eligible you should sign up during your student\u2019s 7th or 8th grade school year.<\/div>\n
    http:\/\/scholars.in.gov\/<\/a><\/div>\n
    If you would like additional information, please contact your child\u2019s Guidance Counselor.<\/div>\n
    Mrs. Fortuna \u00a0\u00a0efortuna@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> \u2013 Students with the last name A-K<\/div>\n
    Mrs. Belcher \u00a0sbelcher@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> \u2013 Students with the last name L-Z<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    *If you would like to be removed from this email list, please email \u201cStop\u201d to gcjhs-parents-leave@listserv.gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n
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    Dan Jack, Principal<\/div>\n
    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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