May 4, 2024
Starting Tuesday, May 7, through Friday, May 10th, the third graders will be participating in a friendly lemonade war based on the book "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies. This experience will help our 3rd-grade students implement all of their learning from our economics unit.
All Jefferson students, grades K-5, can buy one cup of lemonade per day during their recess time for 25 cents, Tuesday, May 7 through Friday, May 10th
It's hard to believe we're already winding down to the end of the year. Student's last day to check out new books is Tuesday, May 7th. The rest of the year will be dedicated to bringing books back. I will send out overdue notices next week. Please look for this slip of paper and check with your child about their books. Any books that are not returned by the end of the year will be charged onto your child's infinite campus account. Please reach out to me at hoare@gjps.org if you have questions or concerns. Thank you and please look for summer reading opportunities in a future newsletter!
Hallway Prep Crew???
Exciting news: Jefferson's hallways will receive a fresh coat of paint this summer, but we need your help preparing the walls. Over the years, hot glue, tape, and wax clips used for hanging items on the walls have left residue on the walls. We need help removing the old hot glue, tape, wax, and vinyl letters to prepare for painting. This would be a great social activity for you and a couple of friends to stop in during the day and help scrape the walls. We will provide the scrapers and heat guns you provide the elbow grease!~. This can be done during the school day or can be scheduled once school is out.
Click the "I CAN HELP" link below to let us know you would be willing to help prep the walls!
This year's field day is Wednesday, May 22. The opening ceremony will begin at 8:30. From 8:45- 1o:45 grade levels will rotate through 8 stations, each 15 minutes in length, including travel time. Some stations are relays, while other stations are team-building activities. We would love to have parent volunteers to manage each station alongside a Jefferson staff member. Teachers will be traveling with their classes to each station. Volunteers will be needed from 7:30 till 11:00- CLICK HERE TO HELP WITH FIELD DAY!
Kindergarten Registration Is Open for the 2024-25 School Year
Please visit https://www.gahannaschools.org/families/enrollment for information on how to enroll your incoming Kindergartener for next year. Please help spread the word to your neighbors and friends who have a child who will be 5 by August 1st.
Jefferson Elementary's Kindergarten Kick-Off Open House event for parents and students will be Thursday, May 9th from 5:30 - 6:30.
Teacher Appreciation Week Help Needed!!!
Jog for Jefferson Help Needed!
The 2024-25 Jog for Jefferson Committee is now forming. We need two parents from each grade level to be part of the planning committee for the 2024-25 Jog for Jefferson. As a reminder, this is the one main fundraiser supporting all our activities during the year. Please consider signing up to help. Click HERE to let us know you would be willing to be part of planning the 24-25 Jog!
Student Directory
Here is a link to the Student Directory. This directory is to be used to make connections between families and is not to be used for soliciting or mass communication purposes.
Mark Your Calendar...
May 7 1st Grade Music Performance "A Day at School" 7:00 pm
May 9 Kindergarten Kick-off Event 5:30 - 6:30 pm
May 14 PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
May 17 Family Fun Night
May 22 Field Day
May 24 Last day of School
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.
The Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Central Office and Maintenance buildings will be moved to new locations this summer to create more parking space on the high school site.
Our Central Office will be in a portion of the second floor of the office building at 630 Morrison Road as a result of a three-year lease that the District has entered into. You can learn more about the move and what it means for the current site on our website.
Important Dates:
May 28 Last Day for Central Office at Current Location
May 29-30 Central Office Closed for Move to New Location
May 31 Central Office Opens at New Location