Week at a Glance:
Monday 1/27:
NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
Tuesday 1/28:
Straight O's Ice Cream Social during all 3 lunches
Wednesday 1/29:
Basketball games at Garrett MS
Thursday 1/30:
Friday 1/31:
Straight A's luncheon in the Little Theater
Basketball games VS. Mannion at Greenspun JHS
Principal’s Message:
Congratulations Ms. Barker!
I will always remember the first day I walked into the Greenspun office after my appointment as the new principal 14 years ago. There stood this small, but mighty woman, who congratulated and welcomed me with a huge hug and the assurance that she would make sure that I had whatever I needed to succeed as an effective leader in our school community.
From that day forward, Ms. Nakia Barker and I formed a partnership and a bond that only strengthened throughout the years. As an assistant principal at Greenspun, Ms. Barker evolved into a strong, committed leader, whose advocacy for creating opportunities for student success has been limitless.
And now, it is my turn to congratulate Ms. Barker. On behalf of Greenspun Junior High, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on her promotion as the principal of West Preparatory Academy at Charles I. West Hall, effective Feb. 3, 2025.
I, along with many others, will deeply miss Ms. Barker’s presence on our campus, but I am so happy for her and excited to watch her take this well-deserved next step in her career. West Prep is blessed to have such a talented, inspirational, and uplifting leader who will dedicate herself to ensuring a productive, safe, and positive learning environment for her new school community.
Congratulations again, Ms. Barker, on your accomplishment. On behalf of your Greenspun community, we are so proud of you and wish you the best in your new principal role.
Events & Honors:
Students of the Month: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Student of the month award for January:
Kamora Payne
Christopher Karsaz
Saralyn Vazquez
Lucas Rodriguez-Holmberg
Jack Gallegos
Catherin Karsaz
Esmeralda Ramirez-Covarrubias
Colby Calleja
Sebastian Rebert
Shining Star Awards: Congratulations to the following students who were recognized with the Shining Star award for January:
Ryan Aiono
Shanelyn Bayudan
Jemma Medlin
Lincoln Tadmor
Harrison Huff
Ai'zehc Hernandez
Joshua Baker
Lana Zadonska
Arie Cooks-Cruz
Brielle Herigstad
Evan Aguilar
Mia Insong
Elijah Mendez
Kurt Zielinski
Melaniah Figueroa
Tiah Bondoc
Riley Coleman
Mercedes Gamez
Brody McDonald
Hope Cole
Dalton Villari
Straight O’s Ice Cream Social: CONGRATULATIONS students who earned STRAIGHT "O"s Quarter 2. We will be having an ice cream social set up in the courtyard during your lunch period on Tuesday, January 28. Please just show us your new Quarter 2 straight "O" sticker. We look forward to seeing you.
Straight A’s Luncheon: In celebration, we will be hosting a quarter 2 straight "A" luncheon on Friday, January 31st during all three lunch periods in the Little Theater. Students who have received straight "A"s should be receiving an invitation this upcoming Wednesday, 1/29/2025. Look forward to seeing you there.
Spirit of the West Cheer Competition: Congratulations to the Greenspun Cheer Teams for their amazing performances at the Spirit of the West Competition this past weekend. All teams HIT ZERO. Spirit Squad received 3rd place. Our Advance Stunt Group had a perfect score and Varsity was Grand Champions for the entire competition. We are so proud of all of these athletes and wish them luck as they head to JAMZ National Competition this weekend. Let's Go Dolphins!
CHEER on NO SCHOOL Monday: February 10th at the Greenspun Cheer Clinic from 8am-12pm. You will learn a routine that will be performed at the Greenspun Basketball Game on Valentines Day. Register by February 1st to receive a performance t-shirt. Registration is $40 if prepaid and $50 at the door. Get your Cheer on Dolphins! CLICK BELOW to register!
Inclusion Fusion: Hey everyone! Join Inclusion Fusion's weekly groups & programs for neurodivergent teens & adults and individuals w/ other disabilities. Our groups are weekly, keep the fun consistent, and a great way to socialize & make friends, all while learning social skills & life skills. Check out our Social Groups, Life Skills Groups, Cooking Groups & Dance Classes happening ALL WEEK, EVERY WEEK! We have groups of all sizes for teens & adults! CLICK HERE for more information!
Support for Jacob Aguilar: Jacob’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all of the kind words, letters, and donations during this difficult time. Jacob has been making progress in his recovery. If you would like to send a card or letter in support of Jacob’s family, they may be dropped off at the front office. Donations may also be made at GoFundMe: Please click here to donate to the family directly on GoFundMe
Personal Property: The school is not responsible for any personal property of students or their families. Students should not bring valuable items to school. If students bring personal items to school, they do so at their own risk. The school is not obligated to investigate lost or stolen items. The school is not responsible for reimbursement of any kind to students or their families. https://www.greenspunjhs.com/student-handbook
Webstore: The online webstore upgrade is almost entirely completed. Payments may now be made in person to the banker using VISA, Matercard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. American Express is not currently accepted, but will be added soon! The online webstore will also be available this Monday, December 16 for payments for PE clothing, ID cards/lanyards and birthday greetings, with more items being added soon! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to add items to our new online webstore! Parents and guardians must create an account and add their child with a student ID number before they can make payments on the webstore. CLICK HERE to visit the new online webstore!
Absence notes: Parents, please submit absence notes within three days, by clicking on the Attendance icon on our homepage at greenspunjhs.com.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Do you want an easy and fun way to celebrate your child's birthday at school? For $15, we will display a short message on the outdoor digital marquee to help celebrate the day. Additionally, a bag of treats and a personalized birthday card will be delivered to your child during the school day. All funds raised help support Greenspun clubs and activities. CLICK HERE to submit a birthday greeting for your child!
Infinite Campus Parent portal/Student portal: Parents, please continue to monitor your child’s grades in Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you need an activation code, please contact the office for assistance.
SafeVoice: SafeVoice is an anonymous tip report system with live response 24/7/365. Safevoice (SV) includes and goes beyond bullying to create an anonymous way to also report threats of school violence and friends at risk of suicide, self-harm, drugs and more. CLICK HERE to submit a report
Rave Reviews: Do you know of any CCSD employees who make a difference and are exemplary models of the District’s core values? Recognize one of our many outstanding employees for their commitment to education by submitting a RAVE (Recognize a Valued Employee) Review. CLICK HERE to submit a Rave Review!
School Organizational Team: The next Greenspun JHS SOT meeting will be held Wednesday, February 5 at 2:30pm in the library. Click here for GJHS SOT information.
Check the GJHS calendar for more events & information.
View daily announcements on our Youtube channel!
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