April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025
Kindergarten Registration
2025-26 Kindergarten Registration now OPEN!!!!
Kindergarten registration is NOW OPEN! If your child will be 5 years old by August 1st, they are ready to embark on an amazing educational journey! Register online today and spread the word to your friends and family—let’s make this a fantastic year for our little learners!
Mark your calendars for the Kindergarten Kick-Off event at Jefferson Elementary on May 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM! 🎉 Come visit the school, and participate in a fun scavenger hunt. It’s a great opportunity to meet teachers, make new friends, and get excited about your child’s upcoming kindergarten journey! We can't wait to see you there!
Body Safety Rules
Dear Families,
This month in our guidance lessons, we are focusing on safety—an essential topic for students of all ages. We will be discussing important safety measures, including:
*Personal safety at school and home
*Online and digital safety
*Stranger awareness and safe decision-making
We encourage you to talk with your child about what they are learning and reinforce these safety habits at home. Please see the graphic below for more details.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe and informed!
Ohio State Testing
Below is our spring Ohio State Testing Schedule for grades 3, 4, and 5 students. Testing will begin in the morning. We kindly ask that you avoid planned absences or planned medical appointments on these dates. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Music Performances
Traffic Safety at Arrival and Dismissal
Help us keep Students and Staf Safe
A few safety reminders and traffic expectations:
1) 20 MPH School Zone Speed Limit along Carpenter Road from Shull Ave to North High Street.
2) Right Turn only when leaving the student pick up and drop off line. (Traffic Light Exit)
3) Use your turn signal to indicate you are turning into parking lots.
4)No cell phone use in the car drop-off or pick-up line. We need your undivided attention on the surrounding area. Phone Down- It's The Law.
PTO News and Events
Earth Day & Playground Refresh
Earth Day Party Sign-up
Volunteer Opportunities
Office Volunteer Sign-up
General help at a time that works for you! This can be 30 minutes or three hours! Help make copies, sort papers, organize materials, collect or distribute materials, and other office-type activities needed to support classroom instruction.
Instructions will be provided, so no experience is necessary!
Lunch Helpers Volunteer Sign-up
Our school is in need of volunteers in the cafeteria to help students open food containers, help with general cleanup, and wipe off tables for others.
Playground Helpers- Volunteer Sign-up
Help the staff at Jefferson have extra eyes on the playground. Walk around the playground, monitor activities, talk with students, or join in and play a game with them!
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar...
April 15 4th Grade Music Performance @7:00 pm with 5th Grade Choir
April 18 No School Conference Comp Day
April 24 5th Parent Orientation Meeting at Middle School East, 5:30 pm
April 25 School Dance: Grades K-2 6:00- 7:10 pm. (Free Event)
April 25 School Dance: Grades 3-5 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Free Event)
May 2 No School - Professional Development Day
May 6 Kindergarten Kick-Off Event 5:30-6:30
May 16 Family Fun Night(Free Event)
May 21 Field Day
May 23 Last Day of School
ical Link to add Jefferson Calendar to your phone
Pizza Rotation for Jefferson Elementary
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Heart and Pride Nominations
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.
Resources
Please visit www.gahannaschools.org You can find almost anything you need on our website
- 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.
- 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, Kim Karshner Karshnerk@gjps.org
Family Facebook Group
Join our Facebook Group and be part of the community. 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.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-478-5560
