August 30, 2024
One School One Book!
We hope you are enjoying the adventures on Fenway and Hattie. Fenway is definitely a fun little dog with a big personality. One School One Book provides a great opportunity to set some positive habits as a family and read each night. It also provides lots of opportunities for your child to engage in conversations with students of all grade levels. If you have fallen behind on the reading, this is a great weekend to catch up. We will be reading Chapter 8. We ask that you not read ahead!
As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at schmidts@gjps or call the school office at 614-478-5560.
The annual Jog for Jefferson is quickly approaching. Each child receives a free t-shirt from the PTO. Please click here to request T-Shirt size for your child. If you have more than one child at Jefferson, please complete the form for each child. This year's Jog takes place on September 27th. Information about the Jog for Jefferson will be sent home on Friday, September 6th.
The Jefferson Elementary community is an awesome place to grow and learn. We know your primary-age child has most likely come home talking about their new friends. We would like to invite our primary students and their families(siblings welcome) to meet and play on the playground and have a Pop Ice courtesy of the PTO! This is an informal opportunity to meet and socialize with other families. Mr. Schmidt will be on the playground that night as well. Please note that this is a family, and staff members will not necessarily be present. We will have a separate night for each grade level.
Kindergarten: Friday, September 13 6:00- 7:00
1st Grade: Friday, September 20 6:00- 7:00
2nd Grade: Friday, September 27 6:00- 7:00
Please visit You can find almost anything you need on our website
- Infinite Campus: Please log in to the parent portal and complete the Annual Information Update. Update all Emergency Medical Forms, make sure all contact information is current, apply money to lunch accounts, and more! Click Here for DIRECTIONS
- Bus Information: find your student's bus route, contact information, and download the bus app.
- District Calendar
- Jefferson Elementary Events Calendar
- Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: Apply for free or reduced price lunch using the Parent Portal. Directions and more information can be found on the Food Service Website. If you need assistance please contact Kim Karshner.
Copy Cat Volunteer Sign-up
Jefferson Elementary is in need of volunteers to help support teachers and staff!
You will be using the office copy machine to make copies of various classroom papers, collating materials for teachers, sharpening pencils, and any other office-type activities that may be needed to support classroom instruction.
Instructions will be provided, so no experience is necessary!
Lunch Helpers Volunteer Sign-up
Our school is in need of volunteers in the cafeteria to help students open food containers, help with general cleanup, and wipe off tables for others.
Playground Helpers- Volunteer Sign-up
Help the staff at Jefferson have extra eyes on the playground. Walk around the playground, monitoring activities, talking with students, or join in and play a game with them!
Mark Your Calendar...
September 2 Labor Day No School
September 12 Curriculum Parent Night 7:00- 8:00 pm
September 13 Kindergarten Pop Ice & Playground 6:00- 7:00 pm
September 16-20 Start with Hello Week
September 20 Picture Day
September 20 1st Grade Pop Ice & Playground 6:00- 7:00 pm
September 23 Teacher Professional Learning Day, No School for Students
September 27 Jog for Jefferson
September 27 2nd Grade Pop Ice & Playground 6:00- 7:00 pm
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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.