Oct. 31, 2025

⏰ Next Week is Our Week for 100% On-Time Arrivals! 🌟

The clocks are changing this weekend, gifting us an extra hour of rest—and eliminating one of the most common morning excuses! As we "fall back" and adjust to the new time, let's use this fresh start to make a monumental shift in our daily routine.

Starting Monday, we are setting an exciting new goal: 100% on-time arrivals with zero tardies for the entire week!

Why?.. Because Every Minute and Every Day Counts!

Being on time isn't just about following rules; it's the first step in building a successful day and a successful future.

The Power of Being Present: When you arrive on time, you're ready to learn from the very first bell. You won't miss important instructions, warm-up activities, or the critical moments that set the stage for the rest of the day. Every day you are here, you are investing in yourself and your future knowledge.
A Positive Start: Rushing in late can make you feel stressed and flustered, which can carry through the whole day. Arriving early or on time gives you a moment to breathe, greet your friends, and settle into your seat feeling calm, confident, and ready to conquer the day.
Respect for All: When you are late, it briefly disrupts the entire class. By being on time, you show respect for your teacher's planning, your classmates' focus, and your own commitment to learning.

We understand that life happens. If you are truly sick, the most important thing is to stay home and get better! But if you are coming to school, we need you to be here, in your seat, and ready to go when the bell rings.

Food Drive

The PTO and Mrs. Bill's are excited to share that we’ll be having a Jefferson Food Drive next week to support our school families and other GJPS families in our community! Each grade level will collect a specific food item, and our students will help assemble “Dinner Bags” for distribution on Friday, November 7th, with the help of our PTO.

Collection Dates: Monday, November 3rd – Thursday, November 6th

Grade-Level Donations:

Kindergarten: Rice and Cooking Spray
1st Grade: Canned Vegetables
2nd Grade: Canned Beans or Lentils
3rd Grade: Boxed Mac & Cheese
4th Grade: Instant Potatoes or Other Grains
5th Grade: Canned Chicken or Tuna
Teachers: Fresh loaf of bread!

Thank you all for helping make this project a success and for supporting our Gahanna Community!

Plans are underway for our annual Veterans Day Program.

On November 11, at 1:50 p.m., we will celebrate Veterans Day with a special program. We invite any relative or friend of a Jefferson Elementary student who has served, or is currently serving, our country to join us so we can honor them. Veterans are invited to dress in uniform or join us in red, white, and blue attire! During the program, student leaders will share information about Veterans Day, our special guests will be introduced, and the choir will sing a few songs. Veterans are asked to arrive between 1:30 and 1:45. We will invite our guests back to classrooms for informal question-and-answer opportunities after the program.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A VETERAN TO ATTEND OUR PROGRAM

If you don't have clothing to match the requested color, no problem- just wear any Red, White, or Blue clothing!

Visual & Performing Arts Gifted Education Identification

Each year, school districts in Ohio are required to offer an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to be identified as gifted in the area of Visual and Performing Arts. The identified areas of giftedness for Visual and Performing Arts include Visual Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama/Theater, and Dance. If you know of a student that may be gifted in an area of the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) learn more about the identification process.

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 school by November 3 , 2024. We will have a collection bin in the front lobby. We will be partnering with a local organization to ship the candy to US military troops.

Join us for our Next meeting Tuesday Nov. 11th

Child care is provided. Use door #12 to enter the building. The meeting is downstairs in the Library.

Please Note: Directory is only for personal use and not for business solicitations

Please see the link below to access the student Directory. The directory was created based on permission given by families when they completed the Infinite Campus Yearly update. If information in the directory is incorrect, please contact Miss Schilling via email or phone call.

25-26 Student Directory

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This group was created for Jefferson families and staff to support and celebrate our students and school. It's also a great place to ask questions of other parents and have support as you navigate the school year.

We are excited to see all the amazing and encouraging ways our families and staff connect with each other! This is a place for positive comments and a helpful resource for families. This is not the place to voice concerns. If you have an issue you would like to discuss, please get in touch with the staff member directly via email or call the school. This is a place to build on the sense of community within our Jefferson Family.

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