An Invitation to the Blacklick Elementary Veterans Day Assembly
The annual Blacklick Elementary Veterans' Day Assembly is scheduled for Monday, November 11th. We will be having two assemblies on this date: 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM.
**Our 5th grade students will be performing at the 9:30 AM assembly. Our students in kindergarten and grade 4 will be attending this assembly.
**Our 3rd grade students will be performing at the 10:45 AM assembly. Our students in grades 1 and 2 will be attending this assembly.
Please be sure to send in your RSVP form to your child’s classroom teacher by Tuesday, November 5th if you are planning to attend. The RSVP form will go home this week in student PRIDE Folders.
We will be recognizing all Veterans and Active Military Guests that attend each assembly.
*We will be encouraging students and staff to wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE on November 11!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Blacklick!
November 13-18, 2024 will be preview days in the library. During Library class, all students will make a wish list of books, and bring it home with a flyer. Many details will be on this flyer so be sure to ask your student about it if you haven't seen it by Monday the 18th. No sales (and no money) before the 19th.
November 19-22, 2024 will be shopping days. Students who bring money to school will shop during their library class.
Students can bring cash, check (to Blacklick PTO), Scholastic e-wallet (info on website and wish list). Some students have asked about a debit card; if parents give permission, please include a note that details how much they are allowed to spend. If you would like to shop with your student during their library class, you are welcome - if you need details about when that is, feel free to contact me.
If you would like to volunteer to help, please sign up at Blacklick Book Fair Volunteers.
We will also be open from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursday, November 21 for family shopping during the Community Celebration and during the Blacklick Bazaar from 8:30-12:00 on Saturday, November 23!
Our Scholastic Book Fair website will be active from November 13-23.
You are under no obligation to buy. Purchases support the Blacklick Library. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Ball. Thank you!
Dear Parents,
We invite you to share a few kind words or a heartfelt message for your child's teacher or Blacklick staff member. Our staff works tirelessly to provide the best education and support for our children, and your appreciation can make a significant impact on their day.
Please take a moment to express your gratitude, share a positive experience, or simply say thank you.
Your messages will be shared with the staff member to brighten their day and acknowledge their hard work and dedication.
Thank you for your participation and support!
Library in Grade 2
We introduced biographies to second grade, both in book form and with some of our electronic databases. They were able to choose someone they wanted to learn about and write a couple facts about them. Many of them checked out biographies and we will continue to read some throughout the year.
Music in Grade 2
2nd graders have been playing musical games like “Who Has the Pumpkin?”.
We have been doing instrument activities that have songs & rhythmic patterns to play along with the books “Bedtime at the Swamp” and “Creepy Carrots”. Students enjoyed singing about Jasper Rabbit and doing body percussion for “Splish Splash Rumba Rumba Bim Bam BOOM!”
Art in Grade 2
In 2nd grade we are finishing up our Australian mixed media artwork! We looked at three different contemporary Aboriginal artists and noticed that they like to use dots in their art making. We used ideas learned from these works to create abstract backgrounds. Later, we learned how to use a reference image of an Australian animal to help us draw our own.
Dear Blacklick Elementary Families,
Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN) has partnered with Blacklick Elementary to offer a “Weekend Snack Pack” program for our students.
The program is to benefit families who are experiencing food insecurity or who NEED supplemental food at home for the weekend.
If you would like to participate in this program you will receive a bag of non-perishable food items that will be sent home from school with your child every Friday. No refrigeration is required.
In order to participate, please complete the form below. If you have more than 3 students complete the form until you have entered all children.
Mark Your Calendar!
Nov. 7 Picture Retake Day
Nov. 8 PD Day - No School
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Assembly
Nov. 12 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Blacklick library
Nov. 18 - 22 Book Fair in the library
Nov. 21 Blacklick Community Night (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Nov. 23 Blacklick Bazaar (8:30 - 12:00 PM)
Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 20 End of Quarter 2
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Families are encourage to nominate a staff member today! The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.