I wanted to extend a big THANK YOU to the Blacklick PRIDE Partner PTO for purchasing wagons and large tubs for our classroom teachers to use as a lunch tub carrier! The wagons are really helpful to all of our classes but especially our kindergarten and first grade classes who have a long walk to the cafeteria each day! Our students now love the job of "lunch tub helper" where they pull the wagon filled with lunch boxes to the cafeteria. THANK YOU for always supporting our students and staff! We really appreciate the generosity of our PTO!
We will be collecting Candy for the Troops! Do you have extra Halloween candy that you would like to donate to the U.S Military? Please send in all of your extra candy to your child’s classroom teacher by Tuesday, November 5, 2024. We will be partnering with the Buckeye Military Moms Organization out of Worthington, Ohio. This organization will be shipping the candy to US military troops.
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!
Picture retake day is scheduled for Thursday, November 7. If you would like your child to have his/her photo retaken, please send in the photos you originally purchased. *Please notify your child's teacher if you would like your child to have his/her photo retaken. We don't want to miss anyone!
If your child was absent on our original photo day (September 13) or if your child is new to Blacklick, we will be sure that they have their photo taken on November 7.
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 3rd grade students will be performing at the 10:45 AM 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 asking students to wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE on November 11!
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 3
Third grade has been working through some lessons on Digital Citizenship. We talked about the Power of Words and how to make effective passwords. We will do more work on this throughout the year, as we balance that with the books we read too.
Music in Grade 3
Third graders are preparing for our Veteran’s Day assembly performance on November 11th (more information to come), where they will be performing patriotic songs, such as “Thank a Vet”, “You’re a Grand Old Flag”, and “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee”).
We are also singing and playing Fall-themed activities this time of year!
Art in Grade 3
3rd Graders are finishing up their house silhouettes! Students looked at the art form of silhouettes, and how they can be made from different materials. We noticed that they all have a foreground that is solid black, and a contrasting background. Students created silhouettes of houses with oil pastel, and contrasting watercolor backgrounds.
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.