The High Point PTA has the following positions open for the upcoming school year. Elections will be held at the April 8th meeting. Positions are two-year terms. Please reach out to Crystal Ott, High Point PTA president with any questions or self nominations. Email: hpptapresident@gmail.com

Open Positions:

-Vice President. The vice president shall assist the president and carry out the president’s duties in his or her absence or inability to serve. The vice president shall also oversee the committees of this organization.

-Vice President Elect. The vice president elect shall assist the president and learn the role of President with the intentions of running for election of the role as President in
the future.

-Recording Secretary. The secretary shall keep all records of the organization, take and record minutes, prepare the agenda, handle correspondence, and send notices of meetings
to the membership. The secretary also keeps a copy of the minutes book, bylaws, rules, membership list, and any other necessary supplies, and brings them to meetings.

-Social Secretary. The social secretary shall maintain and update all social media and web pages and advertising for the organization.

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!

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.

March 21-Spring Fling Dance

March 31-April 4-Spring Break

SAVE THE DATES:

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.