George Junior High School

Wrangler Families: We have already received numerous responses to our George Junior High Learning Model Survey! Thank you so much to those who have already filled it out. Please share the survey with your friends and family who have students who will attend GJHS this coming school year, and ask them to please fill out the survey if they have not already done so. We want to serve all our students to the best of our ability, and would like to hear from parents so that we may do just that, serve our students. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3TLfXSYLG07cyWMPS1IOY9gehX1MradW0h1z7tX6SCBGENQ/viewform If you have any questions , please feel free to call the school, and they would be happy to answer them or clarify anything for you.

If you are struggling with which model to choose, here is a new update from the District for those of you trying to make a decision about the 3 learning models. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIxlCJaSksQ&feature=youtu.be

Join Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland and School Board President Michelle Cook as they ask important questions regarding COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year, with special guest and President of Arkansas Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Gary Wheeler. The Q&A links are located in the gallery below. Please note you can watch the full interview or listen to specific questions. Click here to access: https://www.smore.com/5us7m

Wrangler Families: As we begin to look at opening school on August 24th, we want parents to have a voice in how their student's access learning. Please complete the following survey provided in English, Spanish, or Marshallese: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3TLfXSYLG07cyWMPS1IOY9gehX1MradW0h1z7tX6SCBGENQ/viewform Looking forward to seeing your students this school year!

Mrs. Ladish wears because she cares! #WearBecauseICare #THEChoice

Dr. Cleveland just released an update concerning Reopening School in August. Topics include face coverings, installation of hot water heaters, new updated academic calendar and much more. Please check it out! https://www.smore.com/wu90g

For clarification, the Springdale School District will provide, at no charge, two washable face coverings for every student in the district. Parents may provide their students their own face coverings if they wish. #THEChoice

The Springdale School Board approved a new calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. Please see below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QJKSQllDJ6goiNUcfG9ZNWwaWzuFd3ZS5oFvIome08k/edit?usp=sharing

The School board of Springdale Public Schools approves a temporary policy to require face coverings for staff and students when social distancing is not possible. This requirement includes any time a student is on district property, district-owned transportation or school-sponsored activities. Students will be able to remove face coverings while eating meals or snack, and will be given breaks throughout the day. Students will be placed at least six feet apart during face-covering breaks. The Springdale School District is providing two washable masks for each student.

Wrangler Families: We want you to know that Springdale Schools is working hard to ensure that all voices are heard! We are trying to get information out to everyone in a timely manner so that you can feel safe and be confident in GJHS and Springdale Schools all being ready to meet the safety and academic needs of your students. We have attached the link for the School Board meeting which will be held on Tuesday evening starting at 5:00 P.M. Please tune in for the latest updates and information about the upcoming school year. If you have any questions following the School Board meeting, please feel free to reach out to the school and we will try to help in any way we can. Click this link on Tuesday evening at 5:00 P.M. or any day afterwards to view the School Board meeting: https://youtu.be/KlWQGaxCARc

5NEWS Erika Thomas 5NEWS talked with Springdale Schools Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland about what decisions are being made as schools prepare for students to return to classes amid a global pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33JQy5aMBM0&feature=youtu.be

Wrangler Parents: If you have a student that will attend GJHS for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Please go to this address and sign up to receive text alerts from the school: http://go.sdale.org/texts/GJHS. We want to keep everyone informed with the latest information and announcements throughout the school year. This will allow important information to be sent straight to your phones in the form of a text message. This year especially it will be important to stay informed with the latest information regarding school at GJHS. Thanks so much!

ATTENTION WRANGLER STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! If you are interested in running Cross Country for George Junior High next year, please fill out the linked Google form as soon as possible! Thank you! Here is the form: https://forms.gle/nK91UgwrPbzF6Ki77

At the request of Dr. Cleveland and CPT Matt Bagley of the Springdale Fire Department please complete the linked survey. The survey can be found on their Facebook page at "Springdale Fire Department." It can also be accessed through the following webpage: https://virtualcrr.com/survey/springdale-ar-fire-department/. The survey is available in our 3 primary languages, so please fill out at your earliest convenience! Thanks!

ATTENTION WRANGLERS!! If you are interested in trying out for the GJHS Wrangler 8th or 9th Grade Volleyball team, please fill out the Google Form linked below ASAP. Once you have filled out the form, a coach will be getting in touch with you next week. If you have any further questions, please email Coach Schlesinger (dschlesinger@sdale.org) or Coach Resz (cresz@sdale.org). Here is the form: https://forms.gle/BfzwDxccLYY9Rv1i6

Here is the summer meals flyer in English, Spanish, and Marshallese for anyone who is interested. Have a great summer!

Wrangler Families: Today is the last day to turn in AMI packets. All Chromebooks have now been locked and need to be returned by the end of the day today. We still also have items from Athletic/PE lockers, instruments, & cheer pictures that need to be picked up. Thanks!

Here are some pictures from yesterday's GJHS: Get Your Summer Started event! What an amazing turnout for the event! Again, it was so great to see so many of our students, their families, and staff! We hope you have an amazing summer. Continue to stay safe and hopefully we will see you all next year. Here is a link to more photos from yesterday: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ivVbHIf2x1M74qrbo8oBLLlLHMhYVUlZ?usp=sharing

Here is information on the Summer Meal Program for anyone who is interested.

Wrangler Families: Who's ready to come out to celebrate and get your summer started?! Don't forget to come to our drive-thru event today from 11:00 to 1:00. Wave goodbye to all of your teachers, as well as, turn in or pick up anything you still need to grab, so you can drive off and get your summer started! See you all later today!