

High Point Elementary Updates
August 11, 2023

May 9, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets Skill & Drills Street Hockey Program
Get ready for a summer hockey adventure! Blue Jackets Skills & Drills brings street hockey excitement to kids ages 5-10 of ALL skill levels - from first-timers to experienced players.
Whether your child is brand new to hockey or already playing, this program serves as an entry point to hockey or as a progression for current players while developing fundamental skills. The best part? We provide ALL the equipment - just bring sneakers and enthusiasm!
The 6-week sessions will be offered at the outdoor hockey rinks located at:
· Sunny95 Park in Upper Arlington
· John Bishop Park in Whitehall
Skills & Drills is NOW OPEN for registration! Learn more and register at bluejackets.com/skills.
PTA Survey-Your Thoughts are Needed!
We would love to have your feedback about PTA! Please take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5JMHTPX
FREE Summer Concord Counseling
Summer Art Opportunity
Is your child interested in doing more art this summer? New this year an Arts Enrichment course for Journey to Learning: A World of Art to See!
Details and Registration can be found here: Arts Enrichment Course: 2025 Journey to Learning
When: Mondays - Thursdays from June 2nd - June 26th
Where: Chapelfield Elementary School
Who: 2 sections: Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-5
Fee: $150
Transportation: None provided
Supplies: Included
School Supplies for 25-26
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:
Parent Lunch Visits
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!
Morning Traffic Reminders
For the safety of our students and families, please remember:
- Right turns only into the side parking lot from 7:50-8:05
- Bus traffic only in the front lot
- Please be patient, we want everyone to be safe!
Fill My Tummy Fund
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26 is Open!
Kindergarten Registration is open for next year. Please help spread the word. Thank you!
Lunch Balances
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:
NEW Attendance Reporting EMAIL ADDRESS
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.
Upcoming School Events
If you use Google Calendar, feel free to add our public calendar to your device by using this link.
SAVE THE DATES:
May 13th-Last PTA meeting of the year at 6:30pm
May 22nd-SuperGames end of year celebration
May 23rd-5th grade celebration
PTA NEWS
Math News from Mrs. Jividen
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
ABCD Calendar for Specials
GJPS Heart and Pride Nominations
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.
Other Important Dates
Mark Your Calendar
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement
Gahanna, OH 43230
614-478-5545