Greathouse Family Newsletter

What a fantastic start to the school year! Our first two days back were filled with smiles, excitement, and a strong sense of community. It has been a joy to welcome your children into our classrooms and hallways as we Roar into a New Era together. As we head into our first full week, we’re looking forward to continuing to build routines, relationships, and a love for learning.

Ms. Slusher, Mr. Ice, Ms. Anderson

August 15- PTA Back to School Bash 6:30-8:00

August 19-Community Night at Dairy Queen 6:00-9:00

August 20-SBDM Meeting 4:00-5:00

August 20-PTA Meeting 5:15-6:00

August 22-Uniform Grace Period Ends

August 28-Rainbow Club Welcome Party 4:00-5:00

*You can always go to our website to see a full list of all events.

From work to home to school, our phones are a key tool to how we each navigate and communicate throughout the day. The custom-built JCPS, KY app makes it easy to stay up to date with district news and events.

Now, JCPS, KY is making it easier to stay in touch with district communication from that same app. Using the JCPS, KY app, you can easily switch from district and school information to Rooms.

Rooms can be accessed via the web and from our district app, which is available for free and can be used from both Apple and Android phones. To access Rooms, you will need to create a login and password. For more information click here

Use these helpful apps to keep up with school news, your child’s progress, and classroom communication:

• JCPS App – Stay in the loop with JCPS and Greathouse updates, and easily communicate with your child’s teacher.

• PBIS Family App – Track your child’s behavior and celebrate their progress toward becoming a great leader. Flyers will go home in Monday's folder with your unique code.

• Campus Parent – Monitor attendance, check grades, and stay informed about your child’s academic journey.

Stay connected and see what’s happening at Greathouse by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter. And don’t forget to follow and support our amazing PTA for even more updates and events!

The EBF form is important for our school to receive additional funding for the students. This form will ask about income. It doesn't matter your income level but it must be completed by all families. Please complete this form online at jcps.me/EBF. One per family is all it takes! Thank you in advance!

Please take a moment to complete all your paperwork for Greathouse. These forms include, nurse consent, device usage, volunteer form, family information and more. If you cannot log in, please email our school secretary for assistance. Complete the forms at https://jcps.me/parent by August 31.

Please make sure that you have paid your Greathouse School Fees.

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We’re excited to offer a variety of afterschool clubs at Greathouse! Joining a club gives your student a chance to explore new interests, gain enrichment, and stay after school a little longer—helping you avoid the car rider line and traffic rush. Check your child's Monday folder for all the paper flyers.

This year, we’re proud to introduce brand-new clubs including: Strengths Mentoring Club, Drama by George, Presto Strings, Ace Tennis, Sports Spectacular, and Fast Break Basketball.

Encourage your student to find a club that sparks their passion and roar with pride! Hurry spots are limited and some offer discounts for signing up early. Note: Presto Strings requires you to attend the open house this Friday to sign up.

We’re excited to join the JCPS Elementary Athletic League again this year! Tryouts will begin in late September. We’re still looking for a Girls’ Basketball Coach. If you’re interested in supporting our team, please reach out to our administration via email.

Area 502 MMA specializes in teaching kids boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, structured, and safe environment. Our programs focus on building confidence, teaching discipline, and providing kids with tools to protect themselves from bullying. Over the years, we’ve seen how these classes not only promote fitness and self-defense skills but also help shape respectful, focused, and resilient young people

We’re excited to introduce the Rainbow Club — a welcoming space for families to connect, celebrate who we are, and enjoy a fun activity together. It’s all about building community, embracing diversity, and making memories. Our first meeting will be August 28 4-5pm. Families must RSVP and send in a change of transportation note. Students will stay after school and families will meet in the library together. Don't worry if you can't make this one! We will host them monthly at different times and locations.

Mark your calendars!
🎉 Back to School Bash
📅 Friday August 15
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM

Volunteer: Sign up here

Join us for a fun evening of music, games, food, and connection as we celebrate the new school year together! Bring a lawn chair or blanket! Thank you for your partnership and support! We are off to an incredible start!

A New Round Begins now through August 14!

Thanks to everyone who joined during our July Early Lion’s Paw Drive — you’re all set for the VIP Car Rider Line Fast Pass drawing on August 15!

But wait… the back-to-school reality is setting in — and we’re not done yet!

Now launching a second wave of fun and prizes!

Join or get a friend to join during this new “Back to School Reality” drive and you’ll be entered into drawings for mystery prizes — think school swag, spirit gear, surprise treats and more!

Already a member? You can still win! Just get your friends, neighbors, or family to join — and make sure they list your student as their referral!

Join or share today: https://www.zeffy.com/.../lions-paw-pass-greathouse...

Join us for our first of many community night! Celebrate the first full week of school or cool off from the heat with a tasty treat for the family. Everyone wins including the PTA!

Did you know that every time you shop at Kroger, a percentage of your purchase goes directly to the Greathouse PTA? On average, we receive around $1,000 each month — and it could be even more with your help! Make sure your Kroger Plus Card is linked to Greathouse PTA so your grocery shopping supports our school every time you shop. Find out how here.

If you show your giving back to Greathouse to a PTA member during our Back to School bash, your child will recieve a homework pass.

Please continue to be patient and follow staff directions when entering the property.

Each month, we’ll send PurposeFull Pursuits to provide fun challenges you can pursue together! These are simple ways to intentionally reinforce the skills we are working on at school, while providing fun strategies to grow together as a family. We invite you to make some memories and join in the fun!

Pursuit #1

Review Kindness as a family! Remember that Kindness is acting with understanding, generosity, and care. Schedule a family movie night so that you can specifically watch for different ways people show Kindness. Let everybody know that you’d like them to point out examples of how the characters show Kindness as you watch the movie. Be sure to pause periodically to discuss the examples of Kindness you see. You could also talk about missed opportunities for Kindness and what you might have done differently!

Pursuit #2

Find a time to sit in a circle together and celebrate a Kind beginning of the school year! If you want, gather some favorite snacks and play some celebratory music for the occasion. Take turns sharing responses to the following prompts or make up your own! Remember to practice Kindness as you listen to each other.

Celebration Prompts:

• What is 1 way a family member has shown you Kindness this week?

• What is 1 way you want to grow in Kindness toward others this school year?

HB 611 | Last year, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a new law, HB 611, aimed at addressing student attendance. This legislation mandates that Kentucky students who accumulate 15 or more unexcused absences be referred to their local County Attorney's office. The goal of HB 611 is to reduce unexcused absences, promote consistent attendance, and ensure students receive the support they need to stay engaged in school.

JCPS complies with the law and takes part in the mandatory referral process to the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office (JCAO).

Parents and guardians will receive frequent communications throughout the school year regarding the status of their child's attendance. Be on the lookout for text or email messages from JCPS. A student can't learn if they aren't in school, so we want you to have the best information possible about your child's attendance - congratulating them for good attendance or encouraging them to make a better effort to get to school

Online form is available here.
Per Kentucky Revised Statute 159.035(4), students applying for an excused absence to attend the Kentucky State Fair shall be granted one (1) day of excused absence. Take a look at this document for the full statute. This policy was put in place in a response to the conflict of starting school earlier and impacting the Fair.

When you submit this application, we will email you a form that contains the necessary details to provide to the teacher or administration at your school. Unless your school requires it, a signature from a fair employee is not required.