CES Weekly Communicator

Issue #19: January 5, 2023

This weekly update will be how we communicate with the school community. Please check your emails on Fridays for the most recent school news.

Principal Corner

Welcome back, Chapelfield families!

We came back to a power outage on Tuesday! Student Council was in the middle of reviewing our PAWS expectations to every classroom when we lost power. I was so impressed with our students and staff that day. Students were POSITIVE, ACTED RESPONSIBLY, WORKED HARD, and SHOWED RESPECT that entire day! That was the first day back and we had a roadblock. They SHINED! You should be extremely proud of them! Our faculty and staff jumped in quickly to help the entire building. Families had to pick up students earlier than expected. Chapelfield was amazing and we saw the LION PRIDE that day! That is what makes Chapelfield a special place to go to school daily. Thank you for your support.

Today, please look in your child's backpack tonight. Report Cards for Quarter 2 were handed out today. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

Enjoy your weekend.

Sincerely,

Nikki Miller

MAP TESTING SCHEDULE

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For the 2024-25 School Year

Students will be taking the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment during the month of January. Students in kindergarten and grade 1 will take the MAP Math Assessment. Students in grades 2 -5 will take the MAP Assessment in both Reading and Math. Parents/guardians will receive the results of these assessments at our February parent/teacher conferences.

The assessment schedule is listed below for your reference:

Tuesday, January 16: Grade 2 Reading Assessment

Wednesday, January 17: Grade 2 Math Assessment

Thursday, January 18: Grade 5 Reading Assessment & Kindergarten Math Assessment

Friday, January 19: Grade 5 Math Assessment & Grade 1 Math Assessment

Monday, January 22: Grade 4 Reading Assessment

Tuesday, January 23: Grade 3-Williams' Reading Assessment

Wednesday, January 24: Grade 3-Williams' Math Assessment and Grade 4 Math Assessment
Thursday, January 25: Grade 3-Ginn & Troutman's Reading Assessment

Friday, January 26: Grade 3-Ginn & Troutman's Math Assessment

Outside Recess

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As you all know, the weather in Ohio is constantly changing. Some days are warmer than others while other days are just plain cold! Please make sure to check the forecast so that your child is prepared as we will be going outside for recess as long as the temperatures are above 20 degrees.

GJPS Inclement Weather Procedures

As the weather turns colder, it is important for families to know the procedures for closing or delaying school. Closing and delay information will be communicated in the following ways:

Local news stations: WTVN, WCOL (FM & AM/WJFX), WCLT, WKRZ, WMNI-AM, WUFM, WCMH NBC4, WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC6, WTTE FOX 28, and the Columbus Dispatch. *Look for Gahanna-Jefferson Schools.

Website: www.gahannaschools.org (All delay/closing information is posted on the district homepage).

Facebook: Search @GahannaJeffersonSchools on Facebook to find this page easily

Email/Phone Call: The Infinite Campus system will send an email and make a phone call informing parents/guardians of the closing and/or delay as soon as the decision is made in the early morning.

Free/Reduced Price Meal Benefits

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If you believe your family may qualify for free/reduced-price meals, please apply online for free or reduced-price meal benefits with these easy steps:

Sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Choose "MORE" in the left-hand column.
Choose "MEAL BENEFITS".

RELATED LINKS

GJPS Food Service Webpage

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online Application Tutorial (PDF)

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Paper Application (PDF)

PTO Updates

Events:

*Tuesday, January 9: PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

*Friday, January 19: Boy's Bash at 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please sign up on this link to volunteer for this fun event!

Volunteers Needed:

*In order for us to give back to our school community and provide fun events, we need volunteers. Please sign up here to join our team.

GJPS Heart and Pride Award

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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.