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Cougar Connection

April 29, 2022

CougarConnectionApril 29, 2022

GCJHS News

1. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd - 6th! Take a minute to 'Thank' the teachers that continue to connect with and care for your children :) Click here to see a White House Proclamation for this week.


2. ILEARN testing dates - We have finished the majority of ILEARN tests this week and the students did a GREAT job of focusing on the task at hand! All we have left to do are a few Make-Up tests and we will finish those next week.

3. Washington D.C. Trip (8th Grade) . . . There will be a mandatory All Travelers meeting for the Washington D.C. trip on May 4 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Chaperones going on the trip need to attend as well! You can RSVP below in this newsletter.

4. Information about a FREE Beginner Wrestling Camp for grades 4-7 can be found in the flyer section below. Coach Holden will be at GCJHS during lunch next week to tell the students about it.


5. On May the 17th our 8th Grade students will be visiting our High School to tour the building and learn more about Life as a Freshman :) That same morning we will have 6th Grade students from GIS & MIS visit our building to take a tour and learn more about LIFE @ GCJHS :)

6. We will have two separate End of the Year Awards Ceremonies on May 26th. See the calendar invites below for more information.

7. Below in the flyer and download section more information about the upcoming Greenfield Fire Teen Academy. Students can also stop by the Student Services Office if they need a paper copy of the forms.

8. The GCJH Athletic Department is clearing out some old uniforms and apparel. Items are available for students to purchase for $3 or $5. Students must complete this Google Form (​​https://forms.gle/RQFAwxNjF1gpvSRx6) for each item they wish to purchase. Everything is first come, first served. Money must be collected before the items will be distributed. The form includes pictures of each item available for purchase, as well as sizes/quantities of each item.


9. SUPPORT INCLUSION/SPECIAL OLYMPICS/UNIFIED CHAMPIONS = POP FOR A PURPOSE . . . During Homeroom next week students will enjoy a video presentation about Inclusion. Thanks to all who made donations last week to support Special Olympics/ Unified Champions.You can see a copy of the video at https://youtu.be/cSXRHodKmIg. Contact Mrs. Finley if you have questions or want to assist in any way.


10. 8th grade dance tickets go on sale this Wednesday and will be available in student services through Wednesday, May 18th. They are $10 each and are available for GCJHS 8th graders only.

Greenfield Central JHS Unified Virtual Assembly 2022
Athletic Clearance Sale!
Click above to access the form. Items are available for students to purchase for $3 or $5. for each item they wish to purchase. Everything is first come, first served. Money must be collected before the items will be distributed.

FLYERS & MORE!

Event Information

Washington D.C. Trip Meeting = ALL Travelers

There will be a mandatory All Travelers meeting for the Washington D.C. trip on May 4 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please let parents and guardians know. Chaperones going on the trip need to attend as well!

When?

Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 07:00 PM

Where?

Greenfield Central Junior High School, North Franklin Street, Greenfield, IN, USA

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Event Information

End of the Year Awards Program = 8th Grade

  • This will take place in the Main Gym

  • Not every student will be receiving an award.

  • Each teacher will recognize an “outstanding student” from each of their classes. These awards are given to students who display outstanding academic achievement, character, hard work, leadership, perseverance, and/or teamwork.


  • Two outstanding 8th grade student-athletes will be recognized with the Ron Reed Sportsmanship Award.

  • Parents are welcome to attend.

  • Students may go home at the conclusion of the program with their parents.

  • Students must be signed out before leaving.

  • To leave with a different parent they must have a written note from their own parent giving permission.

  • Students who have earned honor roll status will be recognized during homeroom near the end of the year.

When?

Thursday, May 26, 2022, 09:00 AM

Where?

Greenfield Central Junior High School, North Franklin Street, Greenfield, IN, USA

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Event Information

End of the Year Awards Program = 7th Grade

  • This will take place in the Main Gym

  • Not every student will be receiving an award.

  • Each teacher will recognize an “outstanding student” from each of their classes. These awards are given to students who display outstanding academic achievement, character, hard work, leadership, perseverance, and/or teamwork.

  • Additionally, the top 7th grade social studies student will be recognized with the Larry McBride Award.

  • Parents are welcome to attend.

  • Students may go home at the conclusion of the program with their parents.

  • Students must be signed out before leaving.

  • To leave with a different parent they must have a written note from their own parent giving permission.

  • Students who have earned honor roll status will be recognized during homeroom near the end of the year.

When?

Thursday, May 26, 2022, 01:00 PM

Where?

Greenfield Central Junior High School, North Franklin Street, Greenfield, IN, USA

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8th Grade Dance!

the link to Parent Volunteer Google Form is here
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May 21st

Click here to the access the background check.
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#FRIENDS!

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Holden mholden@gcsc.k12.in.us, Mrs. Lund slund@gcsc.k12.in.us or Mrs. Coogan hcoogan@gcsc.k12.in.us.
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Fire Teen Academy

Application can be found below in the download section.
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Help Support our Literacy Night

Want to be a Superhero?
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Academic Super Bowl

Competition is April 30th!
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Yearbooks presale remains open!

$30 after After 11th


Click here to order.

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May 14th

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SafeSchools Alert

Click here to make a report.
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GCJHS Sports Schedule

Click here to see the entire year's schedule for GCJHS Sports.

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Changes coming to G-CHS

Set to begin in 2022-2023 School Year
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This Week in Sports

GCHS - You can stay up to date by following us on twitter @GCCougars or by registering on eventlink.com.
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Game Club

All students are welcome!

3:30-4:30


April 13th & 27th

May 11th & 25th

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Prism Club

Open to any student interested :)

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Math Help

  • Students need to bring some math to work on

  • Phones need to be muted and put away

  • Students that are OFF TASK may be asked to leave the session and their parents will be contacted

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ALL Season Sports Pass = GCJHS

Allows the person named on the pass entry to all GCJHS athletic events (except swimming)
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Wrestling Camp!

Grades 4-7
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CAFE News

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Art Club

4th Quarter meeting dates.
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21st Century Scholars

Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program provides up to four years of undergraduate tuition* to income-eligible students at participating colleges or universities in Indiana**, as well as step-by-step guidance and support to make sure they succeed in college and receive support to finish their degree. https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/
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Calendar for GCJHS

Stay connected with what's coming up at GCJHS. Click here to see our calendar.
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Builders Club

Meets every other Thursday.
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News Club

Every Tuesday that school is in session.
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FCA

Open for any student to attend :)


Sponsors: Mrs. Philhower & Mrs. Sangiorgio

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Services for Students through the Bowen Center

Learn more about our 'Student Assistance Program'

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Student Days continue for Hancock Co.

For more information, please visit the NASA website https://nasa-hancock.com/ or call 317-477-0200.
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FREE food for all students!

2021-2022

Entire School Year

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Breakfast Menu

2nd Semester of 2021-2022
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Lunch Menu

2nd Semester of 2021-2022
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2022-2023 GCSC Calendar

Click here for FREE COVID test kits mailed to your home
Every U.S. household can receive 4 FREE rapid Home COVID-19 test kits.

Download Section = pdf.'s

GC School Foundation
Greenfield Central School Foundation is connecting our community to the classroom to support student learning, provide extraordinary classroom experiences and prepare all students for success.
Sports Calendar for GCJHS - Click here . . .
This calendar shows ALL of the current sports events scheduled for our school.
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Greenfield-Central Junior High School

Email: mdavis@gcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://gcjhs.gcsc.k12.in.us/
Location: 1440 North Franklin Street, Greenfield, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 477-4616