Blacklick Bulletin

Dear Blacklick Families:

Last Friday, your child came home with a report card from quarter 3. Please take some time and review the report card, sign the envelope and then send the signed envelope back to school on Monday. You can keep the report card at home. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at 614-759-5100 or by email at grovesk@gjps.org.

Respectfully,

Kristen Groves

For the month of March, students can receive links for showing Blacklick PRIDE, we are calling this initiative March Madness.

Students that receive links take them back to their classroom to add to their homeroom collection. The homeroom (per grade level) with the largest numbers of links at the end of each week gets to vote on a reward. We have passed out 2,317 links so far!

Please tell your child to keep up the great work and continue working hard to show Blacklick PRIDE!

WHAT IS STRIDES FOR PRIDE?

• Strides for PRIDE is our one and only fundraiser of the year that is organized by our

PRIDE Partner PTO. This year it is on May 10th!

• Students rotate to various activities and games outside, walk on a designated track, and

visit vendor stations with their classmates and teacher.

• ALL students receive a FREE Strides for PRIDE t-shirt from the PTO. Parents can purchase

one for themselves for $12.

• Students can earn prizes for participation.

HOW IS MONEY RAISED?

• Donations – Students collect money from family, friends, and/or familiar neighbors/community members.

• Corporate Sponsor Contributions – watch for information in your child's PRIDE folder in the coming weeks.

• Silent Auction Items – Family and Friends can bid on items in ourvirtual auction - 100% of proceeds goback to Blacklick!

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

• Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the event at the school on May 10th.

• Classroom chaperones will be needed to escort the children from activity to activity.

• Volunteers will be needed for setup and activity stations.

• Parents/guardians/family members/friends can bid on dozens of Silent Auction Items

Strides for Pride is our one and only fundraiser of the year that is organized by our PRIDE Partner PTO. We will need many volunteers to make this even successful. There are openings for setting up and tearing down, activity stations and classroom chaperones. Times for each shift are noted. Please click on the Sign Up Genius link below if you are interested in volunteering:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DADAB2CA6F49-48285793-2024

Parking will be tight, so plan for additional time when arriving.

**All volunteers need to have completed the background check prior to participation.**

Gahanna-Jefferson Schools Volunteer Application

We are selling our 2024 Strides for Pride t-shirts to anyone who would like to purchase one (all students will receive a shirt on the day of the event purchased by the PTO). The deadline to order is March 29 so don’t wait to order.

Cost is $12 if paying by cash or check (payable to Pride Partners PTO) or Pay Pal. We will NOT have shirts available for sale at the event, but encourage you to wear your shirt that day if you order one. The design and color of the shirt is inside the Google form. Your student will bring the shirts home once the orders arrive.

Click the link below to place your order:

https://forms.gle/ngz76LKj3sVE6F5x7

The Ohio State Testing schedule is outlined below for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling planned dental and/or doctor appointments on these dates. We really appreciate your support and understanding!

Is your child missing a coat, sweatshirt, hat, waterbottle, lunchbox? It might be in the lost and found. Our lost and found in the back hallway is OVERFLOWING!

Please click on the link for detailed photos of items currently in the lost and found at Blacklick: https://photos.app.goo.gl/U4moHSbLzbZdT5ox6

Thank you to Mrs. Miller for organizing our lost and found area! We appreciate your time!

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the library at 6:30 PM.

BES Staff Favorite Things

The Blacklick PRIDE Partner PTO has complied a list of the staff's favorite things. It is important to understand the teachers are not asking for gifts. We know that many parents might want to get their child's teacher a gift and this list is to help you select something the teacher would like. Please do not feel obligated to buy a gift for your child's teachers/staff members. A thoughtful note from you and/or your child at any time of the year is appreciated just as much or more as any gift.

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:

1. Sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
2. Choose "MORE" in the left-hand column.
3. 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)

March 29 No School for Students or Staff

April 8 - 12 Spring Break

April 16 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM

May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week

May 10 Strides for PRIDE Fundraiser

May 17 Talent Show for grades 4 and 5

May 21 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM

May 23 Field Day

May 24 Grade 5 Recognition PRIDE Talk @ 8:30 AM

May 24 Grade 5 Clap Out @ 2:00 PM

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