April 19, 2024
Principal's Priority - Continue to be a leader!
Jefferson Families,
As we gear up for the last six weeks of school, please remind your child about the power of hard work and positivity and encourage him or her to continue striving to be a Jefferson Leader by following school expectations.
Here are a few tips to help your child get ready for the home stretch:
1. Stay Positive: Remind your child that they're capable of amazing things and encourage them to keep a positive attitude as they tackle their schoolwork, especially those State Tests.
2. Stick to a Routine: Help your child maintain a daily schedule that includes getting to bed, eating breakfast, having time for school work and some fun. Consistency is super important!
3. Set Some Goals: Sit down with your child and help them set some realistic goals for the rest of the school year. It's a great way to keep them motivated.
4. Stay Organized: Encourage your child to keep track of assignments, projects, and important dates. Staying organized makes everything so much easier!
With your support, we know our students will finish the year feeling proud and accomplished. Thank you for teaming up with us to help our students reach their full potential.
-Mr. Schmidt
Bus Leaders
Jefferson Bus Leaders presented at the Board Of Education meeting last night. They did a great job sharing how they help ensure students are safe, respectful and responsible on the bus and that they work to recognize students by giving shout outs!
Rise and Shine Visits GLHS Lincoln Live
Mrs. H took our Rise and Shine morning announcement crew on a special field trip to visit the Emmy Award winning Lincoln Live TV production studios. To say the kids were impressed is an understatement. Feel free to check out the video of Lincoln Live and hear the jokes our Jefferson students got to share with all the high school students. CLICK HERE FOR LINCOLN LIVE VIDEO.(fast forward to the 5 minute mark)
IKEA Assembly!
We have twelve organizer that need assembled. (click here to see the product) I know we have some IKEA experts out there. This volunteer opportunity can be done at anytime that works for you. Click the " I CAN HELP" link below to let us know you would be willing to help assemble the storage units.
Hallway Prep Crew!
Exciting news, the hallways of Jefferson will receive a fresh coat of paint this summer but we need your help in preparing the walls. Over the years hot glue, tape and wax clips used for hanging items on the walls have left residue on the walls. We need help removing the old hot glue, tape, wax and vinyl letters to prepare for painting. This would be a great social activity for you and a couple of friends to stop in during the day and help scrape the walls. We will provide the scrapers and heat guns you provide the elbow grease!~
Click the "I CAN HELP" link below to let us know you would be willing to help prep the walls!
2024-2025 Jog Commitee
The 2024-25 Jog for Jefferson Committee is now forming. We need two parents from each grade level to be part of the planning committee for the 2024-25 Jog for Jefferson. As a reminder this is the one main fundraiser and supports all the activities we do during the year. Please consider signing up to help. Click the " I CAN HELP" link below to let us know you would be willing to part of planning the 24-25 Jog!
We all want to support our children when they're feeling anxious, but sometimes it can be challenging to know the best way to help. It's natural to want to make accommodations to ease their discomfort, but research shows that these accommodations may actually maintain or worsen their anxiety symptoms.
That's where the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) protocol comes in. This evidence-based intervention is designed to help parents effectively support their children who experience anxiety. By learning how to decrease accommodations while increasing supportive comments, parents can play a crucial role in helping their children develop effective coping skills and resilience.
Supportive comments are key to the SPACE protocol. It's all about validating your child's feelings while also building their confidence. For example, you might say, "I know you're feeling nervous about sleeping in your own room. It's okay to feel that way. But I also know that you are safe and capable. You can be brave and nervous at the same time."
When parents receive support, they are better equipped to provide the support and guidance their children need to navigate anxiety-provoking situations. By incorporating the principles of the SPACE protocol into our parenting approach, we can help our children build the confidence and resilience they need to thrive.
Kindergarten Registration Is Open for the 2024-25 School Year
Please visit https://www.gahannaschools.org/families/enrollment for information on how to enroll your incoming Kindergartener for next year. Please help spread the word to your neighbors and friends who have a child who will be 5 by August 1st.
Jefferson Elementary's Kindergarten Kick-Off Open House event for parents and students will be Thursday, May 9th from 5:30 - 6:30.
Spring Dance
Water will be provided at the dance, no snacks or treats.
Friday, April 26th
Grades K-2 6:00- 7:10
Grades 3-5 7:30 - 9:00
Adult supervision/ attendance is required.
Student Directory
Here is a link to the Student Directory. This directory is to be used to make connections between families and is not to be used for soliciting or mass communication purposes.
Mark Your Calendar...
April 26 School Dance Grades K-2 6:00 -7:10
April 26 School Dance Grades 3-5 7:30 - 9:00
April 30 2nd Grade Music Performance "Colors" 7:00 pm
May 7 1st Grade Music Performance "A Day at School" 7:00 pm
May 9 Kindergarten Kick-off Event 5:30 - 6:30 pm
May 14 PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
May 17 Carnival
May 22 Field Day
May 24 Last day of School
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.