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Weekly Update May 26, 2023
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Memorial Day 2023
Monday, May 29, 2023
All GJPS buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Congratulations GLHS Seniors
Class of 2023
We are excited for the Class of 2023 to become graduates at their Commencement Ceremony tomorrow at the Schottenstein Center. We know this group of soon-to-be alums will make Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools proud!
Summer Office Hours
GJPS Central Office and Welcome Center
The summer office hours for the GJPS Central Office and Clark Hall Welcome Center are:
May 30, 2023 - July 28, 2023
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Parking at Lincoln High School
Information for GLHS Families
We look forward to sharing plans for parking at GLHS for the 2023-24 school year with our high school families via email in the coming weeks.
Join Us: GJPS Job Fair
You Are Invited..And Bring a Friend!
Learn about opportunities for employment with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools at our Support Staff Job Fair. You will learn about positions ranging from secretary work to cafeteria help, interview on-site and have an opportunity for on-the-spot hiring.
No appointment necessary. Check out the flyer below for more information.
GJPS Job Fair
June 15, 2023
Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Clark Hall
380 Granville Street
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
GRIN FREE Summer Lunch Returns
FREE Lunches May 30 - August 11, 2023
Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) will once again serve Grab 'N Go lunches to our GJPS families in need this summer.
May 30 - August 11, 2023
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
(Closed July 4)
TWO LOCATIONS
Goshen Lane Elementary
Royal Manor Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Ukulele Buddies
Fifth grade and kindergarten Lincoln Elementary Ukulele Buddies met this spring to learn and practice their strumming skills. Thank you Mrs. Repasky for these music lessons and building new friendships.
Teacher Awarded AEP Grant
Congratulations to Lincoln Elementary fourth grade teacher Sarah Hanson who was awarded a $500 Teacher Vision Grant from AEP.
The topic for the grant was "green energy" and the money was used to purchase eight sets of "green energy" snap circuits for her classroom and to share with other 4th grade classes.
Middle School West
Middle School West students celebrated and shared their writing with other students, staff and families during Sixth Grade Comic Con and Seventh Grade Hero Speeches. Congratulations, students, and thank you teachers for your support in their writing adventures.
Lincoln High School
LHS Underwater Robotics Club Competes at Regionals
The LHS Underwater Robotics Club competed in the regional MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) Great Lakes Regional Competition in Alpena, Michigan. This is the team's first competition since the pandemic and despite being a new group of students, they had nearly perfect scores for their marketing poster and engineering presentation, and they earned 2nd place overall!
Congratulations team!
LHS DECA Shines at Internationals
Gahanna Lincoln DECA members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference.
LHS Students Create "Virtual Pets"
Three LHS computer science students were selected to participate in the Junior Achievement Accenture Capstone experience this spring.
GJPS Summer Learning Tools
A few of our digital resources will be available to GJPS students all summer long! See below for more information about the tools and access. Students can access the resources using their school login for Classlink at https://launchpad.classlink.com/gahanna
Families can find a list of the GJPS Summer Learning Tools on the NEWS page of our GJPS webpage.
RELATED LINKS
GJPS Summer Learning Tools (PDF)
Summer Reading Challenge
Columbus Metropolitan Library Reading Program
Starts Thursday, June 1
Read 15 minutes a day to earn prizes!
Plus earn entries into raffles for even more prizes!
3 Ways to Sign Up Starting June 1
- Visit any Columbus Metropolitan Library location
- Beginning on Thursday, June 1, 2023, you can register for the summer program online.
- Download the Beanstack app from the App Store and Google Play
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 27 Class of 2023 Commencement
August 17 First Day of School for Students
Phase Two Projects
Building Pride for Our Future
In November 2020, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a bond and operating levy to fund Phase Two of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.
Phase Two of the Master Facilities Plan Includes:
- Additions and renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary
- Additions and renovations to Middle School East
- New Lincoln High School on current site
BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits Available for Symptomatic Students and Staff
BinaxNOW At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits are currently available for students and staff currently enrolled in GJPS schools who are EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS of COVID-19.
REQUEST FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE
While supplies last, you may request kits for:
The number of students you have enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools in your household who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
The number of GJPS staff in your household who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
A confirmation email will not be sent.
PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN PICKING UP A RAPID TEST AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PICK UP TIMES AND LOCATION
After completing a Rapid Test Kit Request Form, kits are available for pick up at:
GJPS Administration Building
160 S. Hamilton Road
Please ring the bell inside the front door for service.
While Supplies Last
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Let's Be Social
GJPS has very active Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts.
Please check us out and LIKE US, give us a comment or tweet and SHARE us!
Have a question about something school related? We bet you can find the answer on our Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools website at www.GahannaSchools.org.
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