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School
Hours 7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
Office Hours 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
 7th & 8th Boys Basketball
Bowling & Pizza Party
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Where: Parkside Lanes
Time: 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Includes: Pizza, Drinks,
One Game Bowling and Shoe Rental
Optional: Players may bring $3.75 if they want to bowl a second game.
Note: Please bring your practice jersey if you have not already turned it in.
The 7th Grade Girls Basketball team played their first B Game of the season, Tuesday night, and came up short 12-22.
Scoring for the Pirates were Sydney Meyer with 5pts, Samantha Cain with 3pts, Haleigh Reed with 2pts and Gabby Burton with 2pts. Calla Black, Allie Riesman, Haylie Burton, and Paige Brogan were unable to get in the scoring category but provided great effort on the defensive side.
The Greensburg Lady Pirates battle Rusville on Monday and lost 38 to 34. The Lady Pirates won every stat in the game except on. They shot 6 of 22 from the free throw line and that was the difference. "Give Rushville the credit they hit their free throws when it counted and we did not. The girls did a lot of great things on both ends of the floor just did not knock down the free throws and that was the difference." Coach Evans. The Pirates were led in scoring by Maddi Hellmich with 12 points, Taylor McIntosh had 6 points, Kasey Moeller 5 points, Brittney Biltz and Keauna Schultz 4 points each, Allie Geis with 2 points and Maddy Schroeder chipped in 1 point. The Lady Pirates were back in action on Tuesday and hosted St Bartholomews of Columbus and won 38 to 31. "This was a tale of two halfs, effort in the first half was not has good than the second half but the girls did a great job of hitting free throws in fourth quarter for the win. Coach Evans. Greensburg was led in scoring by Maddi Hellmich with 12 points, Keauna Schultz with 10 points, Taylor McIntosh with 8 points, Maddy Schroeder with 4 points, Kasey Moeller with 3 points, and Brittney Biltz chipped in 1 point. The girls will travel to Jennings County on Thursday.
Black History Program
Sunday, February 19th beginning at 4:00 PM.
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Connersville (1501 Indiana Avenue). ATTENTON BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS: 7TH AND 8TH GRADE A & B TEAMS will announced this Thursday during half-time of the boys Varsity Basketball games. Please be sure to attend if at all possible. Contact Coach Ruble if you have any questions.
Starting on Monday, Feb. 13, from 3:15-4:15 p.m., track preseason will begin for those not already in a school sport. This is optional and physicals are not required at this time. Students should bring shorts, tshirts, shoes, sweats and dress in the game gym locker room and meet by the score bench in the game gym on Monday. This is a great time to see if track is meant for you! If you have any questions, please see Coach Ulery or Burkhart.
The can drive is off and running and you have until Feb. 10 to bring in those aluminum cans and win a COOL TREAT for your 1st period class. All money from the can drive will go toward the GJHS Staff who will be jumping in at the POLAR PLUNGE! Top classes are: 3rd place Kirchoff with 180, 2nd place Hoffman with 838, 1st place Schwering with 1294. Keep up the good work all classes.
Some slaves who sought freedom in the years before and during the Civil War passed right through Decatur County. The Underground Railroad helped many slaves escape, but the journey was extremely dangerous. Find out more about Decatur County’s role in the Underground Railroad when Bill Smith comes to GJHS on Thursday, February 16th. The presentation will be held after school in the GJHS cafeteria and is expected to last until 4:15. Students and staff are invited to attend. Students should make transportation arrangements beforehand. Please see Mrs. Knight for more details.
CHECK THE STAND OUTSIDE THE FRONT OFFICE FOR NEW YMCA NEWS.
The dance team will be selling carnations for Valentine's Day starting Wednesday, Feb. 1 at lunchtime. The price will be $2.00 and they will be delivered on Valentine's Day last period. Dance team members need to see Mrs. Sanders before lunch time tomorrow (Wednesday) to sign up for a time to sell carnations.
Student council will be selling smencils next week during lunches. Smencils are $1 and smens are $2.
Once again, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library is sponsoring a Battle of the Books Competition. Competitors read from a list of ten books and then meet on Saturday, April 21st to answer questions about the books. Students interested in competing should come to the library for permission forms and booklists. Completed permission forms must be returned to the GJHS library by Wednesday, February 15th.
If you missed the track call out meeting last week, you may pick up info from the black tower outside the office. Please see Coaches Burkhart or Ulery if you have any questions. Preseason will begin on Monday, Feb. 13th, for those not already in a school sport. Mark your calendars!
The Jr High Winter Dance will be on February 10th from 5-7 P.M. Cost will be $3.
Once again GJHS will be rounding up teams for the annual “BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE”. This is sponsored by Big Brothers/Big Sisters and it will be held on Sunday, March 4. Jr. High has done a fantastic job in the past for raising money for this great organization. If you and your friends are interested, you may see Mrs. Burkhart in the office to sign up. A team consists of 5 players and in turn each player tries to raise as many pledges as possible. It is a fun day filled with money and other prizes! Listen for announcements!
Students interested in staying for Homework Club MUST have a permission form signed by their parent. This form must be on file with the Homework Club Supervisor.
CHECK THE STAND OUTSIDE THE FRONT OFFICE FOR NEW YMCA NEWS.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
LUNCH MENU
FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 6
THU Chicken fajita, corn, fruit, juice, milk
FRI Sub sandwich, multi-grain chips, buttered carrots, brownie, fruit, juice, milk
FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 13
MON Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit, juice, roll, milk
TUE Chili, crackers, peanut butter bread, ice cream, fruit, juice, milk
WED Chicken nachos, peas, fruit, juice, milk
THU Pork barbecue sandwich, green beans, fruit, juice, graham cracker, milk
FRI Chicken fried steak sandwich, broccoli w/ cheese, fruit or juice, cookie, milk
FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 20
MON NO SCHOOL PRESIDENTS’ DAY UNLESS NEEDED AS MAKE-UP DAY
TUE French toast sticks, sausage patty, hash brown, apples, fruit or juice, milk
WED Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, pickles, fruit or juice, milk
THU Chili cheese quesadilla, corn, fruit or juice, milk
FRI Fish & cheese sandwich, augratin potatoes, green beans, fruit or juice, milk
FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 27
MON Chicken nuggets, corn, butter bread, fruit or juice, milk
TUE Chicken flat bread sandwich, buttered carrots, graham crackers, puppy chow, fruit or juice, milk
WED Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, bread stick, lettuce salad, fruit or juice, milk
THU MARCH 1
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