{"id":3059,"date":"2020-11-16T11:23:57","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T16:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=3059"},"modified":"2020-11-16T11:30:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T16:30:58","slug":"principals-update-11-16-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us\/?p=3059","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Update 11\/16\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

Farmer to Families Food Boxes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feast of Plenty<\/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. We are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases across the state and Hancock County.  Please remember that if your child has ANY symptoms, keep them home.  If your child is required to stay home due to symptoms or contact tracing, please click here <\/a>for school work instructions.<\/li>
    2. Our winter sports season begins today with 8th grade boys basketball at home.  At this time, only parents <\/strong>will be permitted to attend the games.  <\/li>
    3. Please check in with your child and their Powerschool grades to make sure they are where they need to be. Reach out to your child\u2019s teacher if you have questions.<\/li>
    4. If you are interested in a change of placement for your child (from virtual to onsite or vice versa), you must complete <\/strong>this form<\/strong><\/a> by November 24.<\/strong> The change will be effective January 4, 2021.  If we do not hear from you by November 24, we will assume you and your child are happy with the current placement.  If you are interested in making a change, all you have to do is fill out the form. This will provide us with the necessary information to work with your family and create a schedule for your child for the second semester.  If you want to know more about virtual learning, see our webpage<\/a> and click on the GCJHS-Virtual School button. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

      1. For our parents of virtual students: Some students who are struggling in a virtual setting will be transitioned to onsite learners after Winter Break.  We will make these decisions with teacher, counselor and administrator input, and notify families after Thanksgiving break.  <\/li>
      2. If you are having technology trouble, email our tech team at support@gcsc.k12.in.us<\/a> <\/li>
      3. 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

        Breakfast and Lunch Menus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

        November 24th: Deadline to request<\/a> change of placement for second semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        November 25th: Teacher Flex Day for P\/T Conferences (No School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        November 26th\/27th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        December 21-January 1: Winter Break (No School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        School Counselors<\/strong><\/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