REMINDER: No School Friday, April 18th.

We are so excited to congratulate 6 High Point artists whose artwork is currently in an exhibition at the new Gahanna Library! One artist from each grade of each of our Gahanna elementary schools was chosen to be included in this year's Experience the Arts exhibition, spearheaded by GLHS student Lily Furze. Congrats to kindergartner Ta'Niya C., 1st grader Amelia S., 2nd grader Avi W., 3rd grader Kevin P., 4th grader Weston D., and 5th grader Saki N. We are so proud of you! Head over to the Gahanna Library to check out these amazing artworks and the fabulous work of our other 6 Gahanna elementary schools!

Order your student's supplies for next school year and have them delivered to High Point. Here is the link to order: https://www.edukitinc.com/

This is optional, just a service provided by the PTA to make shopping easier.

Here is the supply list for next year:

We know students enjoy it when parents come to celebrate their birthday at lunch or just to join them for lunch! We also respect that not all families can do this with their work schedules. To help maintain a smooth and fair lunchtime experience, we ask that you follow these guidelines:

• Please bring food only for your student (and for you if you choose), not for other students.
• You may sit with your student at their class’s designated table or move to a separate table with just you and your child.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our lunchroom a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone!

For the safety of our students and families, please remember:

• Right turns only into the side parking lot from 7:50-8:05
• Bus traffic only in the front lot
• Please be patient, we want everyone to be safe!

Kindergarten Registration is open for next year. Please help spread the word. Thank you!

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

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!

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.

SAVE THE DATES:

May 1-Kindergarten Kick Off Night

May 9th-Fit 5K

May 22nd-SuperGames end of year celebration

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)

Here are some helpful hints if your child struggles with math and/or problem solving at home:

• Use mnemonic devices to remember steps or processes (ex. PEMDAS or GEMS for solving order of operations)

• Breakdown tasks into manageable steps

• Try to apply the problem to real life

• Take a break after each problem or section of activities projects

• Use checklists and schedules to help manage time

• Use objects and hands-on activities when possible

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.