George Junior High School

Wrangler Families: We are very excited about the upcoming school year! Last year, we offered opportunities prior to the start of school for students to come up and grab their Chromebooks. We are again going to offer this opportunity this year. The first thing that we are going to need from every student is a signed Acceptable Usage Agreement (AUA). We cannot give out any student a Chromebook until this form has been filled out. We are asking all families to fill out this AUA form online prior to Sunday, August 8th. This will help us to expedite the process of distributing Chromebooks to our students. A link to the GJHS Digital Technology AUA can be found here: https://bit.ly/GJHS_Technology_Forms_2021 Again, we ask that you please fill this form out as soon as possible. Please share the information with any friends and families of students that you know will be attending GJHS this school year. We can't wait to see you all soon!

Springdale Schools is seeking feedback from various stakeholders who have insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Feedback will be used to inform the district's plan for the use of funds received. https://forms.gle/3W5BZvbGoqEW8K658

"Thank you for your dedication to successfully completing what may be the most challenging year of education in our collective careers. You truly are developing hearts that care, minds that think, and hands that serve." Dr. Jared Cleveland https://www.smore.com/cnsxz

Wrangler Families: We have collected a majority of our student's Chromebooks and chargers, but we still have a few students that have failed to turn in one or both. Please remind your student to turn them in, if they have failed to do so. Any Chromebook not turned in will come with a $300 replacement fee. Any charger not turned in will come with a $40 replacement fee. Also any student with an outstanding charge for a repair or replacement to their Chromebook or charger will not be assigned a Chromebook or charger to use during summer school. They will also not be assigned either for next school year until their fee has been paid in full. Thank you so much for your understanding and assistance in this matter.

We are extremely disheartened to be losing such an amazing Principal in Mrs. Eads, but we are equally excited for her and her new role with Springdale Public Schools. Thank you for all your years of hard work, dedication, love, and support for the students and faculty of GJHS! You will be missed! https://www.smore.com/h0c9q-director-of-learning-support

Please check out the video from our 2021 GJHS National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. We are so proud of each and every one of our students that were inducted during the ceremony. https://youtu.be/TI1pX5zerSk

Good Morning Wrangler Families: Sharing out a quick reminder that ALL students are encouraged to attend this week and next, including blended students. We are finishing the year and have several things that students need to complete and turn it. Looking forward to see everyone at school!

Here is some information on the Arkansas Rent Relief Program for anyone that might be interested.

Wrangler Students: Only 9 more days of school to go! Some of you are very close to having only 7 more days!! We are encouraging all students, regardless of learning model, to attend the come to school every day these last couple of weeks! Get all your work completed early! See your friends before the summer takes you away from their company or use the time to plan some get-togethers so that you don't lose touch. Wrangler Parents: It is important that students finish this year on a great note. We are requesting that your students and you make every effort to have them here at school everyday!! Our #FinishStrongGJHSChallenge is still ongoing, and we want all our students to reach the Finish Line. The reward for meeting our challenge is one that no one is going to want to miss out!

Mrs. Kaci Smith, our GJHS Teacher of the Year, is a phenomenal educator and advocate for ALL children. She is our Lead Special Education teacher and a valuable member of our Instructional Leadership Team. She is constantly working toward making sure our school is as inclusive as possible and is always willing to work with any of our classroom teachers to find ways that they can make their content more accessible for all learners. She is a superstar and we are so glad she is a George Wrangler! Quote from Mrs. Smith: "I teach because I want to build collaboration among all stakeholders so that ALL students can recognize their unique gifts through equitable and accessible educational opportunities."

Wrangler Families: Beginning Wednesday, May 19th, we will begin our Chromebook and charger collection process. ALL students must bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school for return on these days. Thanks so much!

Food insecurity is a real issue in NWA and around the country. Families with children attending George Junior High School now have an opportunity for food assistance with our bi-monthly drive-thru food bank. Complete the GJHS Drive-Thru Food Bank Application to sign up for this opportunity. Families must fill out the form for each pick-up date. The next pick-up date is Friday, May 14th. The deadline to complete the application is Friday, May 14th at 12:00pm. The pick-up time will be from 3:00pm-4:00pm on Friday in the front of the school. Parents will stay in their cars, and food will be brought to their cars. Call GJHS at 479-750-8750 or email Andrea George ageorge@sdale.org or Letty Hug lhug@sdale.org for more information. Please click the link for the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6QoyRgNiIJ4sK3zjL7ALbrppprHB0HiuMoT0emsMjP02oDg/viewform

This week we have celebrated our teachers and faculty for Teacher Appreciation Week! We were so overwhelmed by the response from our Wrangler Families and their willingness to celebrate our teachers and faculty during our Tasty Treat Thursday! We are so grateful for all of teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAppreciateYou

Students from George participated in the 1st ever Springdale All Region Jr. High clinic day at Springdale High School this past Wednesday and it was a huge success! Students from George, Lakeside, Southwest, and Central attended the clinic. The TTB choir was under the direction of Harber High School Director, Clint Pianalto. The SSA choir was at the helm of Springdale High School Director, Millie Peters. Pianalto said, “what a way to break the fast from concerts! Very few districts in Arkansas could even attempt a project like this, let alone produce a product this good. #Thechoice! Go Springdale!” Millie added, “it was terrific spending the day with some fabulous singers. One of my favorite days of this school year!!” George had 21 students placed in this year's region choir. It was a fantastic experience for our students to perform music that they worked extremely hard on to gain a spot in the region choir. What a great day to be a Wrangler!

WATCH: Springdale Junior High Schools | All- Region Clinic https://youtu.be/mBtuncM04_w

Wrangler Families: Over the past several weeks, we have issued our students the #FinishStrongGJHSChallenge. Please help us by encouraging your students to stay focused, persevere, and do their best every day! It's been a tough year for everyone, but we must all FINISH STRONG!

Food Drive Event in Partnership with the NWA School Districts and Tyson Foods: Please see the following flyers for more information!

Wrangler Families: Again, thank you so much to those that have signed up to bring something to celebrate our teachers this week. We are still in need of a few more donations, if you or anyone you know might be willing to purchase, make, or donate something sweet for our Tasty Treat Day on Thursday, May 6th. Donations should be dropped in the front office by 11:00am on Thursday, May 6 and can be dropped off anytime starting Monday, May 3. Thank you for helping us celebrate our 70 GJHS Teachers! We appreciate your consideration. GJHS Admin Team Link to Teacher Appreciation Tasty Treat Day Donation Form: http://bit.ly/GJHS_Tasty_Treat_Donations

Please join Dr. Jared Cleveland in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! https://www.smore.com/x6fgk

GJHS Families: Thank you so much for those who have already signed up to bring Tasty Treats to celebrate our teachers next week. We are still in need of families to sign up to bring tasty treats next Thursday, May 6 for our GJHS Teacher Appreciation Tasty Treat Day! Please sign up if you can contribute a "Tasty Treat" to the celebration by submitting the attached form. We are in need of cookies, cake, pies, candy, cupcakes or anything else sweet you think they would enjoy :) Both homemade and store bought treats are welcome. Donations should be dropped in the front office by 11:00am on Thursday, May 6 and can be dropped off anytime starting Monday, May 3. Thank you for helping us celebrate our 70 GJHS Teachers! We appreciate your consideration. GJHS Admin Team Link to Teacher Appreciation Tasty Treat Day Donation Form: http://bit.ly/GJHS_Tasty_Treat_Donations