{"id":1955,"date":"2017-02-13T21:57:34","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T02:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2017-02-13T21:57:34","modified_gmt":"2017-02-14T02:57:34","slug":"principals-update-21317","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=1955","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 2\/13\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Don’t forget tonight<\/span><\/span> is the On the Road to High School <\/b>meeting for 8th grade students and their parents<\/u> at the High School. \u00a06:00-7:00 pm<\/span><\/span> is open house style in the cafeteria for students to see all the extra-curricular opportunities available next year. \u00a0Everyone will meet in the auditorium at 7:00pm<\/span><\/span> for a presentation about the high school scheduling process. \u00a0Starting tomorrow<\/span><\/span> Tuesday, February 14th<\/span><\/span> you will be able to sign up for a high school scheduling appointment. You will need to sign up for an appointment through the Parent Powerschools Portal. Please see the attached document regarding all the On the Road to High School dates for 8th graders.<\/span><\/div>\n
2. ISTEP <\/b>is just around the corner. \u00a0\u00a0We are confident that our students are prepared for ISTEP! \u00a0Please try to avoid appointments during this week. \u00a0See below for some ISTEP week tips.<\/div>\n
3. Random Acts of Kindness Week – This is Random Acts of Kindness Week. \u00a0Random Acts of Kindness is a national program and many different ideas can be found at www.randomactsofkindness.org<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0Our newly formed AOK club (Acts of Kindness Club) has some great things planned!<\/div>\n
4. Track and Field conditioning will begin on Monday, February 27th<\/span><\/span>. We’re going to practice Monday<\/span><\/span>, Wednesday<\/span><\/span>, and Thursday<\/span><\/span> before Spring Break, and start full week practices after break. Please make sure to fill out RANK ONE paperwork and get a physical. See Mrs. Sangiorgio if you have questions. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Upcoming Dates:<\/strong><\/div>\n
February 13: On the Road to High School – 8th Graders and their parents- open house 6pm-7pm<\/span><\/span>, parent meeting 7pm<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
February 20<\/span><\/span>: President’s Day (NO SCHOOL) – Snow Make-up Day (if needed)<\/div>\n
February 22<\/span><\/span>: NAEP Testing for selected 8th grade students<\/div>\n
February 27<\/span><\/span>: \u00a0ISTEP Part 1 Testing Window Opens<\/div>\n
March 13-24<\/span><\/span>: Spring Break (Weather Make-Up Days During First Five Days – if needed)<\/div>\n
April 17<\/span><\/span>: \u00a0ISTEP Part 2 Testing Window Opens<\/div>\n
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ISTEP+ testing February 28th – March 3rd<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
ISTEP TIPS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Test Taking Tips for Students:<\/strong><\/div>\n