Hello Chapelfield Families!
I have been able to visit K-2 classrooms this week to discuss with students the role of the counselor. Next week I will visit grades 3-5. I have really enjoyed being able to interact with and learn so many faces and names!
Sometimes it can be hard to get kids to talk about their day at school. Often, when parents ask about their child's day at school, they don't get much of a response. It might just be a shrug, a quick "good" or "fine." Open-ended questions can help make kids think about what's going on. It may also encourage more than one-word answers. Here are a few simple questions you can ask your child to learn more about their day.
What made you laugh today?
Which subject was your favorite today?
What was the best part of your day?
What was the hardest thing you did today?
Who did you sit with at lunch today?
How did your class earn Lion Bucks today?
Asking your child about their school day on a regular basis gives you insight into your child's day that you don't normally see. It also shows you're interested in their thoughts and feelings, and that you're always available to talk.
GRIN is a local community service that supports Gahanna residents in need. Here is a handout with information about the services they provide. If your family is in need, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Jasin (jasink@gjps.org) and she can connect you with additional resources.
If you have concerns and would like me to meet with your child, please fill out the Parent Referral Form which can also be found on the GJPS Chapelfield website under the Counseling tab.
Best,
Krysten Jasin
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, August 15-Friday, September 15:
*5th grade Spirit Wear Sale
Thursday, August 17-September 21:
*KRA testing for Kindergarten Students
Wednesday, August 29-September 12:
*PTO Mum Flower Sales (Paper orders due September 5 & Online orders due September 12)
Monday, September 4: Labor Day No School
Tuesday, September 5-Friday, September 22:
*Acadience Testing for Kindergarten-3rd grade
*NWEA MAP testing for 2-5th grade
Wednesday, September 6: EL Culture Night at Middle School West 5-7 p.m.
Friday, September 8: Breakfast with Buddies for Students whose names end with M-Z at 7:15-8 a.m. in the gym.
Monday, September 11:
*Chinese Classes Begin
*Picture day with HR images
Tuesday, September 12: PTO meeting at 7 p.m. in the library
Monday, September 18-Friday, September 22: Start with Hello Week
Monday, September 25: NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS; Teacher Professional Development Day
Tuesday, September 26: Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30-7 p.m.
Thursday, September 28: OSU First Grade Vision Screening