George Junior High School

Wrangler BAND: Instrument drop-off is today until 6 pm in the band room. Please go around the building to the back entrance of the band room to drop-off your instrument and say Hello to your directors! Happy Friday!

Wranglers: Are you reading every day? If you have finished the library books you checked out way back in March, please put them in the blue container in front of GJHS. You cannot pick up your scheduled next year if you have over due books. Turn in your library books! Thanks

Wrangler Families: Both boys and girls PE lockers have been cleaned out. Please come to the main entrance of GJHS and collect your items that were left. Athletes need to contact their coaches. Thanks

Wrangler Families: So proud of our Wranglers and how they have been communicating with their teachers, completing and turning in work from the AMI packets, either on paper or online, and being responsible to their families during this difficult time. Finish Strong Wranglers!!

The Drive thru pantry available for the last time, Monday May 11th from 3 to 7pm! Anybody can drive up during those times. They will also have free coffee available.

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! We are so thankful at George for Mrs. Reed and the way she works hard for our students.

Wrangler Families: Reminder about turning in AMI packets days 1-30 and picking up 31-45. Pick up clothing from PE lockers, Volleyball and other athletic programs. Check with coaches about times for pick up. Finish strong Wranglers. We almost have 100% turn in rate on packets!

Today is National Teacher Day! We are so appreciative of all of our teachers and faculty! These past few months have been a huge change for everyone. Our teachers quickly and efficiently monitored and adjusted their styles of teaching to help better serve our students. This week is also Teacher Appreciation Week. Let your teachers know how much you appreciate them! #THEChoice #WeAreGeorge #ThankATeacher

Hey Wranglers: NEW (and the last) AMI packets are available at GJHS or online. Complete Days 11-30, turn those in and start Days 31-45. We also have stuff from lockers for Volleyball and Coach Resz's PE classes to be picked up from the lobby. Stay Well and finish your work!

We want to wish Mrs. Eads a very Happy Principal's Day! Thank you for all your leadership and direction this school year, but especially these past several weeks as we have had to deal with something that no one could have ever expected We appreciate you so much!

Wrangler Families: If your student is in any of Coach Resz's PE classes, please come to the front of GJHS and pick up clothes, shoes, etc. that were left in the locker rooms. We are open 8 - 4 daily.

Congrats to Coach Kendall Ruff on being selected to receive the University of Central Arkansas Kappa Delta Pi Outstanding Intern Award for the 2020 Spring Semester. This KDP Outstanding Intern Award is given to the MAT intern who (1) best exemplified the qualities of effective teaching, learning, and schooling as provided by the four domains of Danielson's TESS framework promoting excellence in education and (2) most proficiently initiated clear communication and comprehension with both the classroom mentor teacher and the UCA internship supervisor. He was nominated by his classroom mentor teacher, Mrs. Valeri Parson, in collaboration with his UCA supervisor, Mrs. Jessica Herring Watson. #THEChoice

Wrangler Families: It appears that we did not post the days of AMI packets due correctly. Your students should have 1-10 and 11-30 turned in by this Friday to stay on track. Please work on finishing packets and turning them in to GJHS or through Google Classroom. Stay well!

Our AMI packets are available on the web at http://go.sdale.org/AMI, or look for the AMI button on your schools' website. In addition to the required lessons, you'll find helpful resources for each grade level including videos and translations for grades K - 2. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. ------- Nuestros paquetes de AMI están disponibles en la web http://go.sdale.org/AMI o busque el botón AMI en el sitio web de su escuela. Además de las lecciones requeridas, encontrará recursos útiles para cada nivel de grado, incluyendo videos y traducciones para los grados K - 2. Por favor, póngase en contacto con el maestro de su hijo si tiene alguna pregunta. Gracias por su continua colaboración y apoyo. ------- AMI packet ko am rebed ilo website ne http://go.sdale.org/AMI, ak bukot ilo AMI button eo ilo website eo an jikuul. Kakobabalok ilo lesson ko kom aikuj kommani, kom naaj loe resource ko renaaj lukkun jiban nan kajojo kireet labol ekoba video im ukook ko nan kilaaj K - 2. Jouj im kirlok rikaki eo an ajiri eo najim elane ewor am kajjitok. Kommol kin am wonmaanlok wot im paatnor ippam im barainwot jappoot ko am rellap.

Wrangler Families: Help your students get their work completed and turned in. The last AMI packet is ready for pick up and is online. Your students should have completed Packet 1-10 and 21-30 by this Friday. If you have questions, please call GJHS. Stay well and keep working!

Wrangler Families: The next AMI packets will be available for pick up Monday, April 27. Finish days 11-30 and return those to the bins or online to your teachers. Also, return library books to avoid a hold on your schedule next year. Stay well! Stay tuned for more announcements!

Here is information on cheer tryouts for those who either were or are planning on trying out: https://sites.google.com/sdale.org/gjhs-tryouts-2020/home

Friday, May 8 from 7 AM to 6 PM is the GJHS School Instrument and Band Uniform Return date/time. Students will drive to the back of the school (by the dumpsters) and enter the Band Room one at a time (while maintaining social distance) to return these school owned items. A follow up date of May 15 from 7 AM to 6 PM will also be available. Let us know if you need anything. Chris Moore cmoore@sdale.org Ashley Baty abaty@sdale.org

Here is a link to some free ACT resources you might find useful: https://5il.co/fbux

Here is an additional resource for a Pop-up Pantry.