Dear Greathouse Families,

Thank you for saying “yes” (or even “maybe”) to getting involved with the Greathouse Shryock💻

🔗 Join our PTA this year! We are so excited to welcome new faces and reconnect with returning members.
👉 The best way to plug in is to come to our General Membership Meeting Tonight:

📅 Wednesday, August 20
🕔 5:15 PM
📍 Greathouse Shryock Elementary

At this meeting, we’ll:
Share what’s planned for the year ahead.
Walk through ways parents can help — big and small.
Answer questions and hear your ideas.
Celebrate how strong our start has already been! 🎉

Several of you said you want to help but aren’t sure where yet — perfect! Today is the time to find your spot, meet other parents, and see what feels like the right fit for you.

Your voice matters, and your involvement — whether once a semester or once a week — makes a big difference for our kids.

💻 Can’t make it in person?
We’d still love to have you join! You can connect virtually through

Google Meet: Greathouse PTA Meeting
Wednesday, August 20 · 5:15 – 6:15pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wrp-govm-udb
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 415-851-0871‬ PIN: ‪952 114 892‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wrp-govm-udb?pin=6483214131811
We can’t wait to see you there,
Greathouse PTA Board
4 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
Flyer for event
Tat a Teacher Fundraiser is underway!  Our goal is $500, and all the money will be used to buy items for the PBIS store and calm space kits for student use.  Order forms went home yesterday with pricing and staff member selections.  Please consider participating if you haven't already.  All sales end August 25th!
4 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
Flyer for event

🍦 Community Night at Dairy Queen! 🍦
Cool off on a hot day with your favorite Blizzard, cone, or sundae! Join us TONIGHT from 6–9 PM at 4026 Taylorsville Rd. A portion of sales goes to Greathouse PTA. So skip cooking and enjoy a treat that gives back!

4 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
Flyer for event
This week’s Family Newsletter is now available! Stay up to date with important announcements, upcoming events, and school highlights. Click below to read more: https://secure.smore.com/n/xms47
4 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional

✅ NOW HIRING | Are you bilingual? Passionate about education? We're hiring bilingual instructors and instructional assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Exceptional Child Education (ECE). Your skills can open doors, spark confidence, and change lives.

If you have applied for one of these positions, you may be eligible for a screening at our upcoming job fair. For consideration, fill out the form NO LATER THAN AUG. 29: https://forms.gle/ftensY7ukmivDv536

📝 If you haven't applied for one of these positions and want to be considered for a screening, apply now: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT

Job Fair Details:
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

4 months ago, JCPS Communications
A flyer from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) announcing a hiring event. The top banner says: "Grow with JCPS. Build a future where you belong." Images show teachers interacting with children, including children with disabilities. Large bold text reads: "Now Hiring For:" Bilingual Instructor I II III (BAI) – Pay: $16.56–$26.10 per hour* Instructional Assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) & Exceptional Child Education (ECE) – Pay: $17.43–$20.07 per hour** A red starburst states: "Great Pay & Benefits!" Event details: Date: September 5, 2025 Time: 10 am–2 pm Location: 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 There’s a red location pin and an icon of a building. The flyer encourages applying online at: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT JCPS logo appears at the bottom with icons of two people. Small print: *Pay is based on board-approved salary placement rules. **Critical Needs Stipend: $3.50. **ECH & ECE Stipend: $1.00. Code at bottom left: GT/RS-7/2025 HR.
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOMORROW | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is Saturday, Aug. 16 at Louisville Male High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚 #WeAreJCPS
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Saturday, Aug. 16, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Male High School. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
TOMORROW!
🎉 Back to School Bash
📅 Friday, August 15
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM

Join us for a fun evening of music, games, food, and connection as we celebrate the new school year together! Bring a lawn chair or blanket! We can't wait to see you!
4 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
back to school flyer
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TONIGHT | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is this evening at Valley High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
Tuesday, Aug. 12, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Valley High School. 5:30-7 p.m.
✅ SAVE THE DATE | The 2025 Showcase of Schools will take place on Oct. 25 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! All JCPS schools in one place for one day only!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Public Schools. 2025 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212. All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
This week’s Family Newsletter is now available! Stay up to date with important announcements, upcoming events, and school highlights. Click below to read more: https://secure.smore.com/n/sdm7kh
5 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
logo
Our teachers are focused on building positive relationships with students as they enter the classroom. This Character Strong strategy involves greeting each student with one of four intentional connections: Eye to Eye, Name to Name, Hand to Hand, and Heart to Heart plus one one more step, such as an engaging entry task.
5 months ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
teachers at door greeting students
teachers at door greeting students
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | The first day of school is here, and we’re so excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth. We can’t wait to see all the bright, smiling faces in our classrooms today!

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy First Day of School
🎉 WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS 👩‍🏫 | JCPS teachers returned to their classrooms today ahead of students' first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 7! We're excited to see classrooms come to life again with energy, creativity, and care.
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
A teacher walks in her brightly decorated classroom.
A teacher sharpens pencils in his classroom.
A teacher puts a purple bin in a desk in her classroom.
📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!

Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.

✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months

Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Lists dates and times for public forums at JCPS high schools: July 28 – Seneca HS, 5:30–7 PM July 30 – Fairdale HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 12 – Valley HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 16 – Male HS, 10–11:30 AM Aug 21 – Ballard HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 26 – Jeffersontown HS, 5:30–7 PM Sept 4 – Academy @ Shawnee, 5:30–7 PM Open to the public. JCPS logo shown. Dr. Yearwood pictured engaging with students.
🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Three adults work on an activity while sitting at a table.
A screen says "Inclusive Excellence, At-Promise vs. At-Risk, Maximizing Academic Potential, Difference Does Not Denote Deficit, Student Empowerment" as a session leader points at participants.
Adults sit at tables while a presenter presents onstage.
An instructor smiles and raises her hand.
Participants sit at a table and smile.
🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
An adult sits at a table and smiles while other adults sit nearby.
Dr. Brian Yearwood speaks at a podium.
Adults stand and pose for a picture.
A screen says "PRP students get hired! Shawnee students fly to new heights! Fairdale students teach!" and includes pictures of students.
Adults sit at a table and smile.
🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.

Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
An adult does CPR on a manikin while another adult sits nearby.
Two adults pose while one holds an award.
Adults sit in seats in an auditorium at the JCPS Coaches Clinic.
An adult raises his arms in the air and smiles.
Two adults pose while one holds an award.
🚨 HAPPENING NOW | Ready to turn your skills into support for students/schools?

Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!

To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:

⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Job Fair flyer for JCPS. The flyer invites people to meet hiring managers for positions in Custodians, Maintenance, Early Childhood, Nutrition Services, Mechanics/Body Workers, Transportation, and Bilingual Associate Instructors. Services available include interpreters and application assistance. Attendees should bring a resume and two references with emails. The job fair is on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218. There will be a local food truck from Burger Word. Images show food, a painted child’s hand, car repair, a garbage truck, smiling school children, and maintenance workers. JCPS logo included.
JCPS families who have recently moved or will move before August 7 must report address changes by Monday, July 21, to be considered for a bus stop on the first day of school, August 7. Families can report their address changes by: - Filling out the Proof of Address Form: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad/EmailForm.aspx?Action=UpdateAddress - Calling their child’s school: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4106718/School_Directory_Phone_List_Red_White_and_Blue.pdf
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS logo
✨ JCPS SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE | From everyday heroes to historic firsts, the JCPS Spotlight Magazine captures the stories that made the 2024-25 school year unforgettable! ⭐️🎓

💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Spotlight Year in Review 2025 magazine cover.