As we continue our theme of “My Family and Friends”, next week we will explore friends and friendship. We will think about how friends are alike and different and how to make and keep friends.
Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T2-W4.pdf
Next week’s storybook, “Yuna and the Paper Cranes” can be found at https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20102_YunaPaperCranes_eBook.
Looking forward to an exciting week!
October 18 is Unity Day WEAR ORANGE
Unity Day promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. Celebrated around the world, Unity Day carries the tradition of wearing orange to spread awareness!
Download and print a free 8.5x11 poster.
Download and print free bookmarks.
Download and print free resources and helpful flyers.
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.
All About the Month of October
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness. During the month of October, we celebrate people with Down syndrome and make people aware of our abilities and accomplishments. It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating abilities. We can learn all about our history. We have a right to speak out about what it’s like to have Down syndrome and to learn the real story of people like us.
National Principals Month
Bullying Prevention Month Ohio School Safety Month
October 2 National Custodian Day
October 6 National Coaches Day (Instructional & Athletic)
October 27 World Occupational Therapy Day
October 30 National Candy Corn Day
Notable Dates in October
October 15 - 24: Navaratri
October 24: Dasara, Dussehra, or Vijayadashami
Mark Your Calendar
October 18- Unity Day- Wear Orange
October 23-24- No School
October 23- Community Helpers Week
October 26- Trunk-or-Treat