{"id":3003,"date":"2020-09-22T13:19:25","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T18:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=3003"},"modified":"2020-09-22T13:23:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T18:23:49","slug":"principals-update-9-21-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=3003","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 9\/21\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attachments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunch Menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RISE Above It <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaccination Clinic Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

News:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Weekly lesson plans<\/a> posted by teachers.  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    7th grade <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8th grade<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Virtual School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Textbook rental statements were mailed out.  You can send payment to the GCJHS office or pay online.<\/li>
    2. We are planning to have parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 29 and Wednesday, November 4.  You will be able to choose to conference by Google Meet or by phone call. Watch for scheduling information from your child’s teachers soon.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Virtual School Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. If you are having technology trouble, email our tech team at support@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> <\/li>
      2. All students should be logged into Google classroom every day.  We ask parents to check Powerschool and help to encourage your child to log in to Google Classroom daily, and complete all assigned work. Here is the daily schedule <\/a>for students.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Upcoming Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        September 21-25: College Go! Week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        October 5-16: Fall Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        October 23: Report Cards available in Powerschool (after 3pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        October 29 and November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences (virtually)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        School Counselors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        College Go! Week Dress Up Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Monday:  Hats Off to Higher Education! (Wear your favorite hat) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tuesday:  Military Appreciation Day!  (Wear camouflage)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Wednesday:  College Roommate Day! (Find a friend and dress alike).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Thursday:  Career Dress Up Day! (Dress for success or your future career).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Friday:  College Spirit Day! (Wear your favorite college gear).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Need assistance with a class?  We encourage you to reach out to your teachers if you need some help with a class.  Other options might include:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Math tutoring after school each Wednesday, from 3:30-4:30pm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2.  We have a corporation tutoring list.  Please reach out to any staff member or your school counselor for a copy of that list.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3.  AskRose Homework Help<\/strong> — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology\u2019s AskRose tutoring services are now available for middle and high school students confronting math and science homework difficulties.  Approx. 30 Rose-Hulman students are available from 7-10 PM, Sunday through Thursday during the school year, to help students in grades 6-12 review math and science concepts.  Connections can be made at 877-275-7673 or AskRose.org<\/a>.  This service is available at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Athletics<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Here is a link<\/a> to the IHSAA\u2019s safety guidelines for fall sports events.  Here are a couple of key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n