{"id":2734,"date":"2020-03-09T15:13:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T20:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=2734"},"modified":"2020-03-09T15:13:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T20:13:09","slug":"principals-update-3-9-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=2734","title":{"rendered":"Principal&#8217;s Update 3\/9\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Attachment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Letter from Dr. Olin regarding precautions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"194\" class=\"wp-image-2731\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Information-regarding-COVID-19-.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Information-regarding-COVID-19-.png 704w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Information-regarding-COVID-19--232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8th grade dance parent letter <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"193\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.08.12-PM.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.08.12-PM.png 822w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.08.12-PM-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.08.12-PM-794x1024.png 794w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.08.12-PM-768x990.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"194\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.18-PM.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.18-PM.png 818w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.18-PM-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.18-PM-793x1024.png 793w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.18-PM-768x991.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"193\" class=\"wp-image-2739\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.27-PM.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.27-PM.png 822w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.27-PM-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.27-PM-796x1024.png 796w, https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-09-at-4.11.27-PM-768x988.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Attached to this newsletter is a letter from Superintendent Dr. Olin.&nbsp; If there is a need, GC schools could use eLearning Days to protect students from illness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. We had a custodial crew in the building this weekend, cleaning and disinfecting.&nbsp; Teachers have been given disinfectant and hand sanitizer as well.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\u00a0 8th-grade parents: If you haven\u2019t scheduled an appointment with your child\u2019s high school counselor, you can call our office and we can help schedule you.\u00a0 This is the last week for appointments at GCJHS.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The Fusionettes qualified for State Finals this weekend. Congratulations!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Lillian Keith earned a silver medal and was the national qualifier in her STAR event about entrepreneurship in FCCLA competition.&nbsp; Way to go!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DC information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. We emailed information about trip insurance this morning.&nbsp; If you did not get the email, you can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wwsdO128Zb38ah2V62QLuFSht2SCCkVcEnF4GExvo4E\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The last payment is due March 15.&nbsp; If anyone is unable to pay for the trip, we will begin working through the remainder of the waitlist.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicago Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Please read this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kXuzlajnBKpUGAB8jkh2AyprZccLwLpP0NR0r5V13xg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letter<\/a> from Grueninger Tours regarding safety precautions and the trip insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Beginning Tuesday, at lunch, students can sign up for their groups and busses for Chicago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>March 16-27: Spring Break<\/li><li>March 31: ISSMA Preview Concert<\/li><li>March 31: GCJHS Night @ Dairy Queen<\/li><li>April 22: GCHS Athletic Physical Night<\/li><li>April 20-May 15: ILEARN\/NWEA Testing Window (Please avoid morning appointments)<\/li><li>May 2: 8th Grade Dance<\/li><li>May 8: 7th Grade Trip to Chicago<\/li><li>May 14-16: 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athletics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reminder:<\/em><\/strong> Any student who plans to participate\/try-out for any sport must have an updated physical turned into the GCJHS office and submit the required online paperwork through RankOne. Please contact Mr. Wilson with any questions at <a href=\"mailto:awilson@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">awilson@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>7th Grade Baseball Tryouts:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March 9 4:15-6pm @84 Sports 2033 W. US Hwy 40 (required waiver is available in the office)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March 10 @GCJHS baseball field or gym<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes must attend both days<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Golf <\/strong>Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, after school in the GCJHS Cafeteria. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in participating in golf should plan to attend this meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clubs and Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>G4C <a href=\"mailto:jFrye@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jFrye@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a>&nbsp; and B4C <a href=\"mailto:jSpencer@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jSpencer@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Yearbook <a href=\"mailto:mstutesman@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mstutesman@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> or <a>cwalker@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Acts of Kindness Club (AOK) <a href=\"mailto:dwaymire@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dwaymire@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Makers Club <a href=\"mailto:mholden@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mholden@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Builders Club <a href=\"mailto:nuhl@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nuhl@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Best Buddies <a href=\"mailto:mimiller@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mimiller@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Prism <a href=\"mailto:hcoogan@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hcoogan@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Student Council <a href=\"mailto:bgreene@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bgreene@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Writing Club <a href=\"mailto:lcary@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lcary@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><li>Robotics Club <a href=\"mailto:jstatzer@gcsc.k12.in.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jstatzer@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are ways for you to obtain information regarding what&#8217;s happening at GCJHS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong>&#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> http:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twitter-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GCJHS_principal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> @GCJHS_principal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facebook<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Greenfield-Central-Junior-High-School\/118099534891376?fref=photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Greenfield Central Junior High School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instagram<\/strong>&#8211; gc_jhs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PowerSchool App- <\/strong>Get up-to-date grades for your child, missing or incomplete assignments, attendance and school announcements.&nbsp; Search for \u201cPowerSchool Mobile\u201d in your App Store.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We are offering math tutoring at GCJHS on Mondays and Wednesday, after school until 4:30pm.&nbsp;<\/li><li>2019-2020 Yearbooks can be ordered online for $29. Follow this<a href=\"https:\/\/yearbookforever.com\/schools\/greenfield_junior_high_school_buy_yearbook_2716\/G0wLzAqK6Q2wqTmVKH4Lgl8y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> link<\/a> to order yours!<\/li><li>&nbsp;The 8th grade dance is scheduled for May 2.&nbsp; Only GCJHS 8th graders are invited to attend.<\/li><li>Car rider traffic- Please drop your child off along the curb.&nbsp; In order to keep all students safe during pick up and drop off, we ask that you only park in the parking lot if you plan to come into the building or the traffic has cleared.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Please remember to check your child\u2019s lunch account regularly. You can log in to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezschoolpay.com\/Login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/www.ezschoolpay.com\/Login.aspx<\/a> to manage lunch accounts and set a notification for low balances.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gcsc.nutrislice.com\/menu\/greenfield-central-jr-high\/lunch\/2019-08-02?mode=browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lunch Menu<\/a><\/li><li>If you would like to bring lunch for your child, please contact the office to reserve a conference room. Students can choose friends to eat in the conference room as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>We encourage students to attend our athletic events. Any GCJHS student who wears school colors will be admitted for <strong>free<\/strong> to our junior high home events.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Breakfast is available to students every morning before school for $1.75.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Parents who have signed up to chaperone either the 7th grade trip to <strong>Chicago<\/strong> or the 8th grade trip to <strong>Washington, D.C<\/strong>., need to complete the paperwork for the free G-C criminal background check.&nbsp; Here is a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applitrack.com\/gcsc\/onlineapp\/default.aspx?Category=Volunteers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> link<\/a> to the application.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/f7VTF_w0Q298httvIOoNZa7BoQ68kCoh0UbfCdRXdRj0DtXyKVVrEnUTqUgtOXewZJ8vGWTgJRq5wEq--uRATU7oJgTsklb-EZ2Hxj5QZs4RHztUFb_x6ei6YBCRFJQEOVpD5hX7\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"103\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Jack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Principal, Greenfield-Central Junior High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attachment Letter from Dr. Olin regarding precautions 8th grade dance parent letter News 1. 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