High Point Elementary Updates

1. February 7th-High Point Safety Education Night 6:00-7:30pm
   
2. February 9th-PTA Sponsored Dance
3. February 16-19th-No School
4. February 24th-Gahanna Gala
5. February 27th and 29th-Conference Nights

If you use Google Calendar, feel free to add our public calendar to your device by using this link.

BeSMART, a non-profit organization will also be speaking about responsible adult gun ownership. More information click here.

This information night is intended for adults only. To help us plan for seating and other details, please RSVP below.

Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation is a little less than 4 weeks away from its Annual Gala. Our theme this year is The Roaring 20's!

The foundation relies on volunteers to make this event possible and they humbly submit the Volunteer Signup link below for you or those in your network who may be interested in attending and volunteering. And, if nothing else you can get to dress up for the 20s! This is promised to be a fantastic event.

Please see the link below for all open opportunities. Please feel free to forward this information or pass the link along.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the volunteer chair, Rachael Pinckney, at rachaelapinckney@gmail.com.

Volunteering Sign Up Link

There will be the State of the Schools and District Information Expo on Jan. 31 at Middle School West at 7 p.m. Check out the flyer below for more information on how to join us!

We are so excited to congratulate 6 High Point artists whose artwork is currently in an exhibition at the new Gahanna Library! One artist from each grade of each of our Gahanna elementary schools was chosen to be included in this year's Experience the Arts exhibition, spearheaded by GLHS student Finn Johnson. Congrats to kindergartner Ava M., 1st grader Khoi N., 2nd grader Fernando D., 3rd grader Zara T., 4th grader Gavin C., and 5th grader Fiona S. We are so proud of you! Head over to the Gahanna Library to check out these amazing artworks and the fabulous work of our other 6 Gahanna elementary schools!

High Point Community Celebration

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 5:30-7:00 pm

ALL High Point families are welcome to join us for dinner and an evening of celebrating the many cultures of High Point. We will provide some pizza, and families are encouraged to bring a small dish from their culture to share. Families can have fun playing games, making crafts, and learning about the languages and cultures of High Point. We hope to see EVERYONE at this special event!

Super Saturday

Save the Date for Super Saturday--March 2nd 9:00-12:00. The flyer with more information about registration will be coming home with your student next week.

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High Point Elementary Fundraiser with Birdie Brennan Custom Closets

Get your home organized in the new year. Organize with customized closets, pantry, garage, laundry, built-ins and MORE! Mention High Point Elementary when you schedule during January & February 2024 and 10% of sales benefits High Point. Check them out at GetOrganizedColumbus.com

Board Position Open

The High Point PTA has an opening for the board position of Vice-President Elect. Nominations will be accepted until the next PTA meeting which is Tuesday, February 13. If interested, please contact Crystal Ott at hpptapresident@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE FOR MORE UPCOMING FUN:

Thursday, February 22nd- Restaurant Fundraiser night with Beer Kitchen 101

• The dance is open to current HP students and one adult chaperone
• Please bring exact change $5 at the door for student + adult chaperone

We are so excited for the upcoming school dance. In order to make this night a success we need your help! There are opportunities to volunteer in person and opportunities to donate snacks and water. We are asking for adult and/or HP parent volunteers only. Unfortunately we won’t be including teen or sibling volunteers this time around. Please check out the sign up genius below and help out if you can. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DABA72EA7FB6-47312864-school

Thank you!

Any student interested in upcoming after school Chess Club, please see the attached flyer below.

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.

Parents,

It is not too late to order your 2023-2024 yearbook! The yearbooks were offered originally for sale with our fall portrait packages but are still available for anyone interested.

Please visit the online sale site, book.hrimaging.com to order yours by February 9th! There is a message that will appear in an orange banner if you have already ordered one. The price of the book is $16.00.

Thank you!

We are selling raffle tickets for the upcoming Gahanna Gala!

The tickets are $10 per raffle ticket or 3 for $25. The raffle is for $1000 CASH!

Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25. To purchase you can use the attached form or contact Laura Nice at lauraannnice@gmail.com or 850-345-2226. We accept cash, check (written to GJEF), or Venmo (@LauraNice). The winning ticket will be announced on 2/24/24, the night of the Gahanna Gala. The winner does not have to be present at the Gala to win!

HPE gets back 50% of all raffle ticket sales, so you're directly supporting HPE with your raffle ticket purchase. The winning ticket will be announced on 2/24/24 and the winner does not have to be present to win! Cash is accepted or a check written out to GJEF.

Other ways to help with the gala are listed below:

• If you'd like to be a donor for the gala or donate an item for the auction, please contact Dianna Bessignano at BessignoanoD@gjps.org or Tricia Mueller at twiggt@gjps.org.
• If you'd like to donate an item to the gala from their Amazon Wish List, here's the link https://tinyurl.com/2024GalaWishlist.

In 2022-2023 this is what the GJEF brought to our school district:

$65,475 awarded to 39 Grants of Excellence

$22,765 awarded in Mini Grants

$14,000 Fund A Need donations for Elementary Sensory Hallways

$33,320 for donor designated programs

$98,400 in Scholarships to 34 students

Thank you for supporting GJEF so that they can continue to support HPE and all the schools in our district.

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

Feb. 16, 2024: PD Day - No School
Feb. 19, 2024: Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 24, 2024: The Gahanna Gala
March 8, 2024: Comp Day - No School
March 11, 2024: PD Day - No School
March 29, 2024: No School
April 8-12, 2024: Spring Break- No School
May 3, 2024: Teacher Work Day - No School
May 24, 2024: Last Day of School for Students
May 25, 2024: Class of 2024 Commencement