High Point Elementary Updates

1. January 11-30th-MAP Testing
2. February 7th-SAVE THE DATE! High Point Safety Education Night 6:00-7:30pm
3. February 9th-PTA Sponsored Dance

If you use Google Calendar, feel free to add our public calendar to your device by using this link.

*A recorded video link will be sent a later date for those who can not attend.

There will be the State of the Schools and District Information Expo on Jan. 31 at Middle School West at 7 p.m. Check out the flyer below for more information on how to join us!

Help Needed!!

Super Saturday is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024. It is a PTA sponsored event that allows High Point students to sample different extracurricular activities. During this event, students will have the opportunity to participate in three classes. In the past, we have offered a variety of classes, including martial arts, basketball, magic, yoga, science, origami, cheerleading, etc. The event is for students in kindergarten through 5th grade and is loved by them all!

We are currently looking for presenters/helpers if you have a talent or idea you'd like to share—we would love new creative and different classes this year—send us any ideas you may have!! We also have ideas of potential classes but need a leader for these classes–please reach out and we will find a way to get you involved. If you are interested or have questions about what is involved, please contact Super Saturday Chair, Amy Dahlman (amy.dworkin@gmail.com) or Co-Chair, Ashley Thomas (ashleythomas1186@gmail.com) by January 19, 2024.

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High Point Elementary Fundraiser with Birdie Brennan Custom Closets

Get your home organized in the new year. Organize with customized closets, pantry, garage, laundry, built-ins and MORE! Mention High Point Elementary when you schedule during January & February 2024 and 10% of sales benefits High Point. Check them out at GetOrganizedColumbus.com

Berwick’s Taste of Italy Tour Restaurant Fundraiser Night Friday 1/19

Don’t miss out on one of our favorite Restaurant Fundraiser nights. This spirit night is a little different with pre-ordering involved. Here’s how it works:

· Menu and online ordering available at https://the-berwick.com/taste-of-italy-tour-menu or call 614-253-7100 by Wednesday 1/17 at 11:59 pm. Be sure to choose High Point from the drop down menu when ordering.

· Then you’ll pick up curbside at High Point Elementary on Friday January 19th anytime between 5:30-6:30.

· Note- when finalizing your order you can choose to pick up hot and ready to immediately eat or pick up cold and save it to heat up at a more convenient time. Directions for reheating are given with entrees.

Board Position Open

The High Point PTA has an opening for the board position of Vice-President Elect. Nominations will be accepted until the next PTA meeting which is Tuesday, February 13. If interested, please contact Crystal Ott at hpptapresident@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE FOR MORE UPCOMING FUN:

· Thursday, February 1st- After School Skate Night at Skate Zone 71 6:00-8:30.

· Thursday, February 22nd- Restaurant Fundraiser night with Beer Kitchen 101

Do you know a staff member who you feel makes a profound impact on students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools? If so, nominate them for the GJPS Heart and Pride award. This award is open to any staff member. regardless of position. Each month, the district will take the nominations to the Heart and Pride Committee, which is composed of community members and former staff members. The committee will select two winners a month that will be recognized by our Board of Education at the monthly meeting. If you have a staff member in mind, please complete THIS GOOGLE FORM. Nominations can take place all year.

We are selling raffle tickets for the upcoming Gahanna Gala!

The tickets are $10 per raffle ticket or 3 for $25. The raffle is for $1000 CASH!

Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25. To purchase you can use the attached form or contact Laura Nice at lauraannnice@gmail.com or 850-345-2226. We accept cash, check (written to GJEF), or Venmo (@LauraNice). The winning ticket will be announced on 2/24/24, the night of the Gahanna Gala. The winner does not have to be present at the Gala to win!

HPE gets back 50% of all raffle ticket sales, so you're directly supporting HPE with your raffle ticket purchase. The winning ticket will be announced on 2/24/24 and the winner does not have to be present to win! Cash is accepted or a check written out to GJEF.

Other ways to help with the gala are listed below:

• If you'd like to be a donor for the gala or donate an item for the auction, please contact Dianna Bessignano at BessignoanoD@gjps.org or Tricia Mueller at twiggt@gjps.org.
• If you'd like to donate an item to the gala from their Amazon Wish List, here's the link https://tinyurl.com/2024GalaWishlist.

In 2022-2023 this is what the GJEF brought to our school district:

$65,475 awarded to 39 Grants of Excellence

$22,765 awarded in Mini Grants

$14,000 Fund A Need donations for Elementary Sensory Hallways

$33,320 for donor designated programs

$98,400 in Scholarships to 34 students

Thank you for supporting GJEF so that they can continue to support HPE and all the schools in our district.

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

Jan. 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Day - No School

Feb. 16, 2024: PD Day - No School
Feb. 19, 2024: Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 24, 2024: The Gahanna Gala
March 8, 2024: Comp Day - No School
March 11, 2024: PD Day - No School
March 29, 2024: No School
April 8-12, 2024: Spring Break- No School
May 3, 2024: Teacher Work Day - No School
May 24, 2024: Last Day of School for Students
May 25, 2024: Class of 2024 Commencement