Blacklick Bulletin

Dear Blacklick Families:

We had a great week last week with Unity Day and PJ day on Friday! I hope are you able to enjoy the long weekend. As a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday (October 21) and Tuesday (October 22).

*Please make sure to check backpacks this week for important information coming home:

1. School photos will be sent home with students on WEDNESDAY.

2. Report cards for Quarter 1 will be sent home with students on FRIDAY. Please sign and send the report card envelope back to school with your child. You can keep the report card at home. If you have questions about your child's progress, please contact your child's teacher.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at 614-759-5100 or by email at grovesk@gjps.org.

Respectfully,

Kristen Groves

Dear Parents,

We invite you to share a few kind words or a heartfelt message for your child's teacher or Blacklick staff member. Our staff works tirelessly to provide the best education and support for our children, and your appreciation can make a significant impact on their day.

Please take a moment to express your gratitude, share a positive experience, or simply say thank you.

Your messages will be shared with the staff member to brighten their day and acknowledge their hard work and dedication.

Thank you for your participation and support!

“Staff Tribute: Share your thanks”

The annual Blacklick Elementary Veterans' Day Assembly is scheduled for Monday, November 11th. We will be having two assemblies on this date: 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM.

**Our 5th grade students will be performing at the 9:30 AM assembly.

**Our 3rd grade students will be performing at the 10:45 AM assembly.

Please be sure to send in your RSVP form to your child’s classroom teacher by Tuesday, November 5th if you are planning to attend. The RSVP form will go home this week in student PRIDE Folders.

You can also RSVP by filling out the google form that is linked below:

Veterans Day RSVP - November 11, 2024

We will be recognizing all Veterans and Active Military Guests that attend each assembly.

We will be collecting Candy for the Troops! Do you have extra Halloween candy that you would like to donate to the U.S Military? Please send in all of your extra candy to your child’s classroom teacher by Tuesday, November 5, 2024. We will be partnering with the Buckeye Military Moms Organization out of Worthington, Ohio. This organization will be shipping the candy to US military troops.

There are still vendor spaces available for the bazaar. Please email blacklickbazaar@gmail.com for more information.

The next PTO meeting of the school year is scheduled for November 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Blacklick library. All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend!

PTO Officers for 2024-2025

Karen Davidson - President

Kristin Stewart- Vice President

Ashley Dean - Treasurer

Jess Waxler - Secretary

Need to contact the PTO?

PTOBlacklick@gmail.com

If you have a planned absence, please fill out this form and send it in to the office. For more information or questions, please visit the GJPS website. As a reminder, the time missed will be counted as an authorized, UNEXCUSED absence but shall not be a factor in determining grades unless the make-up work is not completed.

To report an absence, please call the front office at 614-759-5100 or email lindseyk@gjps.org by 8:30am if possible. You may also elect to use the online absence reporting in the Parent Portal (see information listed below).

GJPS Elementary Student Handbook 24-25

Please visit You can find almost anything you need on our website

www.gahannaschools.org

• 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
• 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 our head cook, Lisa Hughes at hughesl@gjps.org.
• LUNCH MENU LINK with ingredient information.
  

GRIN Snack Bag Sign Up

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.

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

Nov. 7 Picture Retake Day

Nov. 8 PD Day - No School

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Assembly

Nov. 12 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Blacklick library

Nov. 18 - 22 Book Fair in the library

Nov. 21 Blacklick Community Night (6:00 - 7:30 PM)

Nov. 23 Blacklick Bazaar (8:30 - 12:00 PM)
Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec. 20 End of Quarter 2
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for 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.