The Blacklick Elementary Spirit Wear Sale through Pep Rally Apparel is scheduled for September 2 - 20. Orders will be ready 3 weeks after the close of the sale.
Please see the link below for ordering details:
https://peprallyapparel.com/collections/blacklick-elementary-presale
**Please select PICK UP at checkout so you do not pay for shipping. All items will be shipped directly to Blacklick Elementary School and sent home with students.
Our fall assessments continue this week. Our students in kindergarten and first grade will take the Acadience assessment in literacy. Our teachers will assess our students literacy skills in a one to one setting.
Our students in grades 2-5 will take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Assessment in reading and math. The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Assessment measures student achievement and academic growth over time. It also compares student, class and grade level performance with other students’ performance across the country. The MAP Assessment is web-based and adaptive to measure your child’s instructional level. Students take this assessment on a chromebook. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next question is easier. The results are one data point that will help to provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn, helping staff better plan instruction to meet their needs.
Our MAP testing schedule is listed below:
Grade 4: September 4 (Reading) and September 5 (Math)
Grade 3: September 12 (Math) and September 17 (Reading)
Grade 2: September 10 (Reading) and September 11 (Math)
If your child is absent on an assessment day, we will be sure to have him/her make up the assessment when they return to school.
Students in kindergarten and first grade will not take the MAP assessment until the winter.
School picture day this year is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024. All students will get their picture taken for our yearbook. Portraits are available for purchase for families that are interested. Order forms will be coming home with students soon. You can send in your order form with money inside but we encourage you to order and prepay at shop.hrimaging.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school office.
Art in Grade 5
5th Graders have started their ‘ugly’ doll hand sewing project! We will be learning how to do a running stitch, whip stitch and a back stitch with embroidery thread. Also, how to add buttons! So far we have cut out felt pattern pieces, and learned how to thread a needle, and how to do a running stitch!
Music in Grade 5
5th Graders are going to begin learning “Ensemble 1” of the World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will be playing Tubano drums and other small percussion instruments as we explore rhythmic patterns and songs!
Dear Blacklick Elementary Families,
Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN) has partnered with Blacklick Elementary to offer a “Weekend Snack Pack” program for our students.
The program is to benefit families who are experiencing food insecurity or who NEED supplemental food at home for the weekend.
If you would like to participate in this program you will receive a bag of non-perishable food items that will be sent home from school with your child every Friday. No refrigeration is required.
In order to participate, please complete the form below. If you have more than 3 students complete the form until you have entered all children.
We want students to be engaged in learning and not distracted by devices.
"CELL PHONES & SMART WATCHES
Cell phones are permitted at school, but must remain off and in the student’s book bags throughout the school day AND while riding on the school bus.
Smart watches are also permitted, but should only be used as a clock while at school. Please make sure that your child's smart watch is in school mode prior to coming to school.
Students are not permitted to send or receive text messages or phone calls on cell phones or smart watches during the day or while on the bus. Additionally, photos may not be taken with cell phones or smart watches at school.
On state testing days, smart watches are not permitted to be worn.
If a parent/guardian needs to reach their student during the school day, they should call the school office at 614-759-5100. The school is not responsible for cell phones or smart watches that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
Mark Your Calendar!
September 10 PTO Meeting in the Blacklick Library at 6:30 PM
September 12 First Grade Vision Screening
September 13 School Photos
September 23 Teacher PD Day No School for Students
October 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 8 PTO Meeting in the Blacklick Library at 6:30 PM
October 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 18 End of Quarter 1
October 21 Conference Comp Day - No School for Students/Staff
October 22 Staff Work Day - No School for Students
October 25 Report Cards for Quarter 1 go home with students
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.