Eagle Family News #1

'24-'25 Student and Guardian Newsletter - August 16, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

IMPORTANT NEWS: Important Dates, A Message From Your Principal, JGHS Anthem Video, Follow JGHS on Instagram and Facebook!

ACADEMICS: Welcome, Counseling Team, JGHS Teachers @ AVID, Follow the JGHS Counseling Team on Instagram!

ACTIVITIES: Welcome, ASB Card, Club Rush August 27

ATHLETICS: Athletics schedule Mon 8.19 to Fri 8.23

Technology Update: Student Chromebook Wi-Fi, PowerSchool and Schoology on phones, How to access PowerSchool and Schoology on Chromebooks

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & MARGARET'S PLACE: Parent Ambassador meeting 8/29/24,

PARENT INFORMATION:

COMING UP

Important Dates

Aug 16 - Football Scrimmage

Aug. 27 - Club/Sport Rush at Lunch in the quad

IMPORTANT NEWS

A Message from Your Principal

Eagles, Thank you for an amazing first 2 days back. It was such a pleasure to see new and returning faces on campus.

Here are a few reminders as we look forward to our first full week Together:

LATE START: Next week includes our first late start day. Remember that on Wednesdays, school begins at 9:40 am, with breakfast available starting at 9:20 am.
STUDENT PLANNERS: During program verification, each student received a student planner. Please bring this with you every day. Not only is it a great resource with school information, it also is a great tool to keep track of important events and schoolwork.
OTHER THINGS TO HAVE HANDY: Be sure to bring your fully charged Chromebook each day (bringing the charger just in case is smart), your School ID, and your positive mindset : )
EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIORS: Included in your planner and in our Student Handbook, are expected student behaviors including the FAQs about dress code, attendance/tardies, electronics and Academic Honesty. Take the time to review these and familiarize yourself with the rules and consequences. Your teachers will be spending some time reviewing these next week so don't forget to planners.
GET INVOLVED: There are so many programs, clubs, and athletics available to you at Glenn. On August 27th, we will be hosting a lunchtime "Club Rush" to highlight them but you don't have to wait to start exploring which one is right for you. Years from now, the things that you remember the most from your high school experience will be the friends you make, the accomplishments you realized, and the new activities, sports, and programs you were part of. Don't be afraid to sign up and show up for a sport, club, or program.

Wishing you all a restful weekend and looking forward to this school year, Eagles.

Sincerely,

Dr. Padilla

Principal

JGHS Master Calendar (website)

Follow JGHS on Instagram!

📚💻 ACADEMICS 🎓📝

Dear Eagle Families,

Welcome to the 24-25 school year! I hope you had a restful summer, full of quality time with family and friends, as well as some time for self-care.

It was wonderful to see many of you last week during Program Verification and to welcome our new Eagles and their families during Freshmen Orientation. The first 2 days of school were also a great success with many students enrolling in pathways, programs, AP, and Dual Enrollment / college courses. If you need support please come by Room 305 and see your counselor and / or me. The link to sign up for an appt is below.

We're looking forward to a wonderful school year with many opportunities for students to get involved and get ahead. Good luck and good effort to you this school year, Eagles! We believe in you and your bright future, because Glenn Eagles Soar!

Sincerely,

Dr. Mendoza

Asst. Principal

JGHS Counseling Team

Eagles, you have an amazing support team on your side all the way through high school. Stop by 305 to see your counselor if you have any questions about classes, college, career, dual enrollment opportunities, or if you need support. You can also scan the QR Code or click the link below to make an appt.

Who is your Counselor?

JGHS

Ms. Patty Sierra

All AVID students
9th - 12th Grade, Last Name A-Gar

Mr. Paul Castanos

All TCAP and AMP students

9th - 12th Grade, Last Name Gar-N

Ms. Sendy Engstrum

All ACE and Newcomer students
9th - 12th Grade, Last Name O-Z

Ms. Monica Afshar

All Horticulture students
All 9th - 12th Grade Students for College & Career opportunities

SEA

Sgt. Femi Cervantes

All SEA Cadets

Make an Appt w/ Your Counselor

JGHS @ AVID SI!

Fourteen Eagle teachers and Dr. Mendoza represented JGHS at the AVID Summer Institute this summer. The team had many take aways and collaborated to generate new strategies to take AVID Schoolwide at JGHS to benefit all students and prepare them to be college and career ready. Glenn educators are life-long learners!

Follow The Counseling Team on Instagram!

ACTIVITIES

Welcome back Eagles and Bulldogs,

I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break! I am excited to welcome you back to school for another year of learning and growth. I am proud to serve as your assistant principal. A new school year brings new opportunities and experiences, and I encourage you all to get involved in the many activities and clubs that are available.

As I begin my fourth year as an administrator of our amazing SEA|JGHS learning community, I would like to remind you to get get involved in extracurricular activities. It is a great way to meet new friends, develop skills, and have fun. There are clubs for interests ranging from sports and arts to community service and academics. Clubs and teams are always looking for new members so I recommend checking them out at the beginning of the year Club/Sports Rush Day on August 27th.

I wish you all the best this school year! Work hard, be kind to one another, and enjoy this time with your classmates and teachers! Let's make this year a great one together!

All the best,

Paulette Gasporra

Assistant Principal

Our ASB Card is only $40.00. This will allow any ASB Card holder free admission to all home league games. They will save money on dances and receive a free parent card!

Mr. Santana Assistant Principal

Welcome back to another exciting school year! As your vice principal, I am thrilled to see all of your smiling faces once again. This year promises to be filled with new opportunities for learning, growth, and making lasting memories together. I encourage each of you to embrace the challenges ahead with enthusiasm and determination. Remember, our school is not just a place for academic achievement, but also a community where we support and uplift one another. Let’s make this year the best one yet, filled with curiosity, kindness, and collaboration. Go Eagles!

ATHLETICS

Student Athlete Profile: Erin Perez-Sicre 12th Grade

How long have you been playing volleyball?

I just recently started playing seriously since this past summer, but I played a little my freshman year. As a matter of fact we just had our first game last Tuesday and we won !

What is your favorite volleyball memory?

My first time playing in a full game. I’m a 12th grader, its my last year and I want to make this year memorable

What are your plans after high school?

I plan on going to school to become a pharmacy technician or perhaps an ultrasound technician. I haven’t really decided, just yet.

Who is your favorite teacher?

It would be Ms. Garcia for the health and fitness management class I took. I got a lot of certifications and it got me started thinking about the medical profession. Plus Ms. Garcia was a great teacher, she broke things down really well for us.