Family Update

I wanted to remind you of the tardy policy at West. Students who are late to class will be warned by their teacher informing them of their first tardy. The second tardy to class, the teacher will inform the student and contact guardian informing you that a 3rd tardy will result in Saturday School. After the 3rd tardy a Saturday school will be assigned.

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Random Acts of Kindness Day #4 Ideas

The book fair is here! Book fair will be held during the week of February 26th-March 1st.

Hello Wonderful West Families,

The national Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, celebrating people of all abilities, is coming up on Wednesday, March 27. This campaign focuses on using positive language to promote respect and kindness while celebrating the diversity of all people. We all belong!

As part of this event, the Fundamental Support Services class will be selling t-shirts featuring our theme. All proceeds go directly to our class. Shirts can be ordered by clicking the link below.

• PLEASE CHOOSE MSW when you check out and I will hand deliver your order to your child.
• Orders are due by 2/19/24.
• Please also feel free to share the link with your friends and family (and have them choose MSW, list your child's name in notes to the seller when they check out). I will deliver their shirts to you or coordinate pick-up.

Spread the Word Shirt Sales

**Don't forget to indicate MSW as your school when ordering!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather Turner (Intervention Specialist in the FSS class at MSW) at TurnerH@gjps.org.

"Here is a short introduction to the Global Scholars Diploma Program at Gahanna Lincoln High School. The clip was produced by Lincoln Live TV student, Aubrey Tomsik. Applications are now being accepted for current 8th graders to join the program in the fall. Please visit tinyurl.com/glhsbta for the application and more information."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amg7IMXaao8

Students, families and staff can contact me with any questions -- aiellom@gjps.org -- I am the coordinator for the program at the high school. Website with more information & a link to the sign up form -- tinyurl.com/glhsbta

GMSW PTO News

Please see below for exciting events and volunteer opportunities to get involved with

the GMSW PTO.

We want to celebrate you!! Have you volunteered and helped our school this

year? If so, we are raffling off a pair of tickets to attend the GJEF Gala!

Complete this link for your chance to win!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDvXz0UKH57eAWWGHXWts0s3

gzAhpxnktUottyPBhTQnqDwg/viewform

Help provide dinner for our teachers on February 15th! Sign up here to donate!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEA928ABF4C34-47464617-parent#/

Please consider donating mints to help our students focus for state testing!

Sign up here to donate!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEA928ABF4C34-47464764-mints

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.

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

February 15th Family Conferences

February 16th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

March 11th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

April 8th -12th - Spring Break

May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

May 24th - Last Day of School

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)