A big thank you to all students and families that supported our GJH Fundraiswer this year!

If there are any issues with your order, please contact GJH Bookkeeper, Michelle Strite.

We are still working to establish a date for the reward field trip to Trine University for those students that qualified. More information will be provided soon.

Goshen Community Schools will begin the 2021-2022 screening process for high ability programming very soon. If you have a child in 7th grade and would like him/her to be screened for high ability identification, please contact one of our school counselors to be put on the list for further screening and assessments.

GJH school counselors are:

Mrs. Koop Liechty(7th grade) jliechty@goshenschools.org

Mrs. Christofferson (8th grade) kchristoffersen@goshenschools.org

Mrs.Desmarais-Morse jandm@goshenschools.org

All parent requests need to be made before Friday, November 12th, 2021. By requesting screening, parents/guardians give approval for students to take all screeners necessary for identification.

I am a product of Goshen Community Schools first and foremost. After graduating from GHS, I went to IU South Bend for my teaching degree. I've been teaching at the Goshen Jr. High for 5 years. I just recently transitioned into a new TOSA position where I get to assist both of our principals.

I love to travel and go to Chicago Cubs games and Notre Dame events. I also love to watch my New York Jets (even though it's tough). I love being social and meeting new people. Fall is my favorite season because of football, and my fantasy football team is doing GREAT this season.

My favorite thing about Goshen Jr. High is the staff. Our students are so lucky to be around so many adults that care so much about them not only educationally but as a whole student.

The National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a Penny War for The Window. The Window supports the homeless and the shut-ins of Goshen. The students would like to raise $4000.00. The Penny Wars will be a competition between each of our 8 teams. This fundraiser will run between November 8 and November 23. The students are very excited to give back to our community!

If you have mums that you do not plan on planting in your garden, would you consider dropping them off at the school? Builders club would like to use them to decorate the school grounds. They are easy to grow and car for.

Parents can put mum donations in a garbage bag and bring them to the GJH Main Office.

Thank you!

Rose Bickel

Builders Club Sponsor

We recently held assemblies with both 7th and 8th graders to celebrate postivies from the school year so far and review Redhawk Ready Values and important expectations (Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Safety).

What is going well?

• We have more students participating in extra-curriculuar activities (athletics, clubs, musical). It's never too late to get involved! Ask your school counselor or stop in the office for more information.
• Tardy numbers are down!
• Our fundraiser was a success, raising money that will support student activities!
• We have many 8th grade students earning high school credits

Important Reminders:

• All students should wear their ID cards at all times. If students forget, they should get a sticker ID from their first teacher of the day. Wearing your ID is a safety issue, and it also makes lunchtime go much more smoothly!
• Cell phones may be brought to school but should remain locked in lockers during the school day. Phones brought to class will be turned in to the office, where they'll be locked up until a parent can pick them up.
• Hoods and hats are not allowed in school. If you are wearing a hoodie sweatshirt, the hood should stay down.
• Make sure you are bringing your computer to school fully charged each day! Bring your charger with you also.

Please take a moment to review these expectations with your child. Also quiz them to see if they can name all four Redhawk Ready Values!

Winter sports are here with Boys Basketball and Cheerleading already underway! They have their first contest this week.

Girls Basketball will begin in the middle of December with 3 days of tryouts. Those dates will be announced soon! Official practice will then start when we return from Winter Break.

Wrestling begins when we return from Winter Break.

Make sure to have all physical forms turned into Mrs. Worthman before the first practice. You must have these forms completed in order to participate! If you have any questions, contact the Athletic Office.

Some GJHS after-school clubs are currently meeting. There will be a late bus at 5:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday only for these clubs.

Look for information about other GJH Clubs in the daily student announcements or on Parent Square.

Every student can receive a free breakfast and lunch each day this year.

If students want “extra” items in addition to the regular meal, they can purchase these.

You can add money to your child’s lunch account by going to myschoolbucks.com

November 24 - 26: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 20 - 31: Winter Break, No School

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goshen.middle.school/
Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh