GJPS Preschool Weekly Update
October 4, 2024
Save the Date
Fireman Dave Came to Preschool
Fireman Dave came to preschool this week!
- He taught the preschool students that firefighters are safe.
- He taught the students how to stop, drop, and roll.
- He taught the students how to call for help using 911 if they see a fire.
Follow Cubby To See All The Things That He Can Help Our Children Do
Search to Follow On:
Instagram: @cubby_GJPreschool
Tik Tok: @cubbytok2024
Join Us to Celebrate Accessibility At Our Parks!
Here are the communication board that you will see installed at the following parks in Gahanna this fall!
Sunpoint
Woodside Green
Friendship
Hannah
We Need Your Input!
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is seeking information regarding our current preschool programs in order to further study the best practices for programming. Thank you for participating in this survey to help us gather insights on preschool programming. Your input is very valuable in helping us make informed decisions.
Printed surveys are coming home in your child's backpack today. Feel free to return the printed copy to school or complete the survey online. You can click to complete the survey HERE or directly on the form below.
Click HERE to sign up!
Frog Street Curriculum
Dear Families,
As we continue our theme of “My Family and Friends”, this week we will learn that Pets are important family members. They need love and care just like all other family members. This week we will learn about how pets ft into our families and how to care for pets.
Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at https://lilypad2.frogstreet.com/public/resouce-detail/109f519b-b3ae-4f8b-89dc-4f663133f431
Next week’s storybook, “Pets Are Family” can be found at https://lilypad2.frogstreet.com/public/resouce-detail/0124a442-3113-44fe-aad7-47a3d0082335
Looking forward to an exciting week!
Starting Week of September 30, 2024
Caring Cubs Club Food Drive
Save the Date for Conference Nights
Conference Nights for Clark Hall and Goshen Lane:
October 8
Thank you families for the food! It is greatly appreciated!
Nationwide Children's Parenting Classes
Date: Thursday, October 10
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Topic: Developing Good Bedtime Routines Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library Whitehall Branch - 4445 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Topic: Dealing with Disobedience Location:
Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Monday, October 28
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Topic: Hassle-Free Shopping
Location: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Topic: Hassle-Free Mealtimes
Location: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Wednesday, November 13
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Topic: Developing Good Bedtime Routines
Location: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Topic: Hassle-Free Shopping
Location: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Topic: Dealing with Disobedience Location:
Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Date: Tuesday, November 26
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Topic: Managing Fighting and Aggression Location:
Online via Zoom, link will be emailed the week of the group
Registration: Contact triplep@nationwidechildrens.org or (614) 355-8099
Important Information
Next Preschool Tuition Posted October 10 in IC
The next fee for tuition will be posted in infinite campus on October 10, 2024. It needs to be paid by October 15, 2024.
Late Pick Up Fees
LATE PICK UP FEES
Parents/Guardians of peer model(s) who pick up their child after the scheduled pick-up time will be charged a late fee equal to $1.00 per minute, per child. Teachers will be asked to complete a Late Pick Up Acknowledgement form for parents/guardians who pick up their child after the scheduled pickup time. Parents/Guardians will be asked to sign the Late Pick Up Acknowledgement form and will be given a copy before leaving the preschool with their child. The fee must be paid in cash or check to the receptionist at Clark Hall, 380 Granville St., Suite B. Gahanna, Ohio 43230 before the child can be admitted back to their preschool class. If there are more than six violations, then your child may be dismissed from the program.
Student Medical Statements
If your child needs a medical statement, you should have received notification from the school nurse that it needs to be updated. You can find the medical statement below.
Exclusions will begin next week for immunizations and medical statements.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
October 8 Conferences
October 21 No School- Comp Day
October 22 No School- Teacher Work Day
October 23 Trunk or Treat
380 Granville St. Suite B
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 269-4780