It’s that time of year when our classroom supplies could use a refresh! If you’re able and willing to donate, please take a look at the sign up below. We’ve included Amazon links for convenience, but you’re welcome to purchase items elsewhere and send them in with your child.*links are examples of items, does not have to be the exact brand.

If you prefer to ship directly to the school, please use the following address:
700 Venetian Way, Gahanna, OH 43230
(Attn: Jill Beaver)

Your support makes a big difference, and we truly appreciate your generosity!

Upcoming PTA Events:

Our next restaurant fundraiser night is Thursday, February 20th with Raising Cane's! Be sure to mention the fundraiser at the restaurant or apply code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout and Cane's will donate 15% of net sales back to High Point! Order online at Raising Cane's in Gahanna, OH, - 1320 N. Hamilton Road | Raising Cane's

Thursday 2/20/25 4:00-9:00 pm Raising Canes- 1320 N. Hamilton Road

Also, save the date for our next private skate party fundraiser at Skate Zone 71 Monday February 24th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online at https://bit.ly/hpskateparty

Teachers will be going over MAP Testing results on conference nights. Click on the link below for more details about MAP.

Students will receive an alternate meal (cheese or turkey sandwich) whose balances are -$13.75 or greater.

If you would like to donate to the Fill My Tummy Fund, please click here:

https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/9752

GJPS Families,

Please be the biggest cheerleader for GJPS by volunteering for the 2025 Biggest Pep Rally Ever!

Please click on the following link, review available slots and sign up today! Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you for being involved! Go Lions!

Spring will be here before you know it! As you know, there is a lot of state testing that happens in April. See the dates below for grade-level testing as you make appointments and book trips. Thank you!

We are excited to share an incredible opportunity to support a meaningful project that will benefit all students in our district. This year, the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation (GJEF) Gala will feature a Fund-A-Need initiative focused on purchasing and installing communication boards at each elementary and preschool playground. We encourage you to support the cause in any way you can.

Communication boards are visual tools that use pictures, symbols, and words to help individuals express their thoughts, needs, and emotions. These boards are particularly useful for students with limited verbal communication, those learning English as a second language, and even young children still developing their vocabulary. Communication boards provide students with an inclusive way to connect and engage with peers during play.

While these boards are an invaluable resource for students with specific communication needs, their benefits extend to every child on the playground. Here’s why:

• Promoting Inclusion: Communication boards foster an environment where all students can participate and communicate effectively, regardless of their language or abilities.

• Encouraging Social Interaction: By providing visual cues, these boards help children initiate conversations, make friends, and engage in collaborative play.

• Building Language Skills: For students developing their vocabulary or learning English, communication boards offer a fun and interactive way to learn new words and phrases.

• Supporting Emotional Expression: Playgrounds are not just for physical activity—they are spaces where children express their feelings and build relationships. Communication boards give all students a voice to share their emotions and ideas.

How You Can Help: The GJEF Gala is a fantastic way to bring our community together in support of this initiative. Here’s how you can contribute:

• Register for the FREE Online Silent Auction: Includes entry into the raffle for a $250 Amazon gift card.

• Donate to Fund-A-Need: Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to making these communication boards a reality.

• Spread the Word: Share this initiative with family and friends who may also be interested in supporting our schools.

Together, we can make a lasting impact by creating inclusive spaces where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and schools. We hope to see you at the Gala on February 22, 2025!

If you need to call of your child from school, feel free to call the school OR you may email our attendance address at hesattendance@gjps.org.

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

February 14-No School PD Day

February 17-No School Presidents Day
February 20th-CANES CHICKEN PTA Fundraiser

February 24-PTA Sponsored Skate Zone 71 Party!

March 1-Super Saturday

March 21-Spring Fling Dance

We try to go outside for recess as much as possible in the winter months. Students will go out if the "feel like" temp is 20 degrees or higher. Please send your student will appropriate warm clothing for recess. (It is helpful if you put your child's name in their coats as many times they show up in the lost and found)

Understanding how our number system works and how numbers relate to each other is what makes up a student’s “number sense”. Having a solid foundation of what numbers represent and how to think about them flexibly helps students adapt to new concepts throughout their education. Here are a few ways to help develop number sense at home with your student:

For younger students: number matching card games, using dice, counting objects and playing simple board games.

For older students: estimation jars, discussing real world math problems (budgeting, cooking, planning a trip), math bingo or higher level thinking games (Sudoku, etc.).

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.