George Junior High School

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

Wrangler Families: If your family is moving, your student is transferring, or your student has been dropped for whatever reason, please make sure that your student has turned in both their Chromebook and charger to GJHS. You may turn it into the office any time during school hours. The Chromebook will be locked as soon as your student is dropped, so they will no longer have any access to the device. You will be charged $340 to replace the Chromebook and charger if it is not returned in a reasonable amount of time. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation.

GJHS Families, We will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7 and we need your help! Thursday, May 6 is 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

Wrangler Families: It’s time to purchase your GJHS Yearbook. Yearbooks will be available to purchase from the link below. The cost is $20 + tax! The deadline to purchase is Monday, May 3rd, 2021. Order yours today! http://tinyurl.com/GJHSyearbook

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, April30th. The deadline to complete the application is Thursday, April 29th at 4:00pm. 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

Wrangler Families: Please continue to help us keep students in school by making sure they are leaving your house with a clean mask, washing cloth masks to keep them fresh for wearing, or even purchasing throw-away masks students can keep in their backpacks. We only have a few weeks left of school. Thank you for working to ensure your student is following Springdale School District Policy and "Wearing Because You Care". Happy Friday!

Our GJHS FCCLA students attended the virtual FCCLA State Leadership Conference today.