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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at Goshen Junior High School on Tuesday, October 15, from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. We will break from 11-12 and from 4-5 for meals.

The conferences will be arena style. All teachers will be in the GJH gym, and parents can come at their convenience to meet with teachers.

Students will not have school on October 15. This will NOT be an e-learning day.

As we wrap up our fall sports season, we head right into Boy's Basketball and Basketball Cheerleading seasons. The document attached below has all the information you will need for the upcoming tryouts as well as information on sports physicals and how to get signed up for Final Forms if you do not have an account already.

Important Reminders:
- All athletes MUST HAVE a sports Physical on file to tryout for basketball and cheer.
- Parents and athletes MUST HAVE a Final Forms account.
- Information on girls basketball, swimming, and wrestling will come at a later date as those sports do not start until after winter break.

Go RedHawks!

Students will have a reward field trip opportunity at the end of the school year for those who qualify based on attendance, behavior, and being on time to classes.

Qualifying 7th graders will have the opportunity to go to Deep River Water Park.

Qualifying 8th graders will be able to go to Cedar Point.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for these trips:

1. Six or fewer absences (excused and unexcused absences count)
2. Thirty or fewer tardies to class
3. One or less referral (excluding major referrals)

Administrators will make the final decision about eligibility for any exceptional cases.

If you need to pick up your child for an appointment, please call at least 30 minutes in advance to allow time for your child to be called from class and ready to go. You may also call or leave a voicemail at the beginning of the day with your child's name and the time they will be picked up. Thank you for your help with this!

German Club T-Shirt order forms are due Friday, October 11th. Shirts cost $12, and the design is pictured below.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 29th, 4-5PM in room 117.

1. The 7th and 8th grade choir concerts will be on October 14 starting at 7:00 p.m.

2. Advanced Theatre Class presents “Every Soul” their rewritten version of the Medieval morality play “Everyman” Nov. 1st in the GJHS auditorium. Tickets are $3 per seat sold at the door.

Beginning theater students are required to attend this performance but get in free if they are wearing their green 24-25 theater class shirt. Questions? Email astoltzfus@goshenschools.org

Each month, Mrs. Baughman and Mrs. Tijerina choose an EL student of the month based on grades, improvement, attitude, effort, attendance, and behavior. The student receives a class acknowledgment, a bar of chocolate, a certificate (for home and the hallway), and a message to parents about the award.

Our September recipient is Madelin Martinez. Congratulations, Madelin!

Dr. Liz Felsted, choir accompanist at GJHS, is offering after-school piano lessons for students interested in developing their musical skills, whether they’re beginners or have some experience. Lessons will be once a week from 4:00-4:30 PM, at $20 per session. We will cover piano basics like scales, hand positioning, and reading music. Dr. Felsted is also happy to incorporate any songs or styles students enjoy to personalize their learning. If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Felsted by phone or email.

efelsted@goshenschools.org

407-432-2761

The P.E. in the Rockies backpacking trip is an elective summer course/trip offered to a maximum of 20 8th grade students who complete the school year in good standing. Students are selected based on teacher/counselor/principal recommendation and approval and should NOT have serious behavioral referrals.

Students will meet for three six-hour classroom sessions in April/May and then participate in a fifteen-day sightseeing and backpacking trip to Colorado in July. Dates are still to be determined. Those who complete the classroom experience are able to earn one high school Physical Education credit.

The trip portion of the course includes visits to Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods), Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride, the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, the Ouray Hot Springs & whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. Students tent camp along the way, sharing a tent and camping equipment with a partner they have selected from the group. The trip culminates in a five-day wilderness experience during which students hike, explore and put into practice the wilderness skills they have learned in the classroom.

The cost of the trip is $500.00

The application process will begin in February, and information will be pushed out in students’ science classes.

If you have questions, please email Ana Medina Kaufman at akaufman@goshenschools.org and/or Matthew Katzer at mkatzer@goshenschools.org.

Tuesday, Oct.15 - Parent-Teacher Conferences. NO SCHOOL!

Oct. 21-25 - Fall Break, No School

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break, No School

At GJH, our goal is for every student to have at least 94% attendance. This means students should not be absent more than 10 days during the school year (excused or unexcused). Every day at school is an opportunity for your child to learn and have experiences that contribute to academic and personal growth.

When a student misses 4 or more days of school, a letter is sent to parents to make sure they are aware of the absences. After 7 absences, another letter is sent and a staff member may contact the parent to schedule a meeting and/or discuss how can support the student with attendance.

If you have concerns about your child's attendance, don't hesitate one of our administrators or school counselors.

See the flyer for teen events to be held at Goshen Public Library this month!

Goshen Community Schools Dress Code can be found in the online student handbook at Student Handbooks - Google Drive

Our goal is to help students understand and evaluate appropriate settings for formal vs. informal attire, which is a skill they will use in the world beyond school. Students will see this addressed starting on the first day of school.

We appreciate parents working with us on this. If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact an administrator.

For the safety of students, car traffic is not allowed in the front parking lot during our arrival (8:45-9:30) and dismissal (3:30-4:30) times. At any time when there are buses in the front lot, parents must drop off or pick up students in the North or South lot. Please communicate with your child ahead of time so s/he will know where to find you after school.

GCS provides many valuable online resources for parents and students. Skyward, Canvas, Parent Square . . . and the list goes on!

Detailed instructions and support for using these resources can be found here: https://goshenschools.instructure.com/courses/9841

Click this link to access student handbooks in English and Spanish:

https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/about/

Do you know of a GJH staff member who has "gone the extra mile" to make a difference in the life of a child? Take a moment to recognize and thank someone who has shown the Heart of a Redhawk! Click on the link below to fill out a nomination form. This is a simple, meaningful way to thank someone for a job well done.

www.goshenschools.org/heartofaRedHawk

Email: lherschberger@goshenschools.org
Website: https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/
Location: 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574)533-0391
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