Blacklick Bulletin

Dear Blacklick Families:

Last Friday, we kicked off our Strides for PRIDE fundraising event with our students. Students came home with detailed information about Strides for PRIDE including information about donation collection days, prizes, etc. We are excited about our Strides for PRIDE event which will be held on May 10, 2024! We hope that you can join us if your schedule allows. Please see the detailed information listed below - we are in need of additional volunteers the day of the event!

Our first collection day for Strides for PRIDE is this Monday, April 22! Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the day on Monday!

In addition, Ohio State Testing continues this week in grades 5 and 3. The testing schedule is listed below:

April 23: Grade 5 Math Part 1

April 24: Grade 5 Math Part 2

April 25: Grade 3 Math Part 1

April 26: Grade 3 Math Part 2

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

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 event 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

The Blacklick PTO is planning a Staff Appreciation Week, but we need your help to fill in the gaps and make it great! Please click on the link if you are willing to donate an item for our Staff Appreciation week!

Sign Up Genius Link for Staff Appreciation: May 5 - 10

Plan for the week:

Sunday May 5th- Chalk the Walk

Monday May 6th -Blacklick Breakfast

Tuesday May 7th - Favorite Things Day

Wednesday May 8th - Lion's Lunch for Staff

Thursday May 9th - Bouquet Day

Friday May 10th - Donut Day

Thank you for helping make our staff feel special! If you have any questions please reach out to Casey Chapman at chapman.caseylynn@gmail.com or Karen Davidson at karenrebeccadavidson@gmail.com.

Will your student be returning to Blacklick for the 2024-2025 school year? If not, please make sure to notify the school office by calling 614-759-5100 or emailing Mrs. Groves at grovesk@gjps.org. This will help us as we plan for the new school year. Thank you!

Also, if you are interested in applying for an In-District Transfer request the window is now open:

IDT ( In-District Transfer) request form is now available on our Gahanna website. April 26th is the deadline for requests.

This year we are offering families a way to order school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year online. You can pre-order your supplies by clicking the link below. The deadline to order is July 1st. All online orders will be shipped to your home.

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=79860

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. Blacklick Elementary's Kindergarten Kick-Off Open House event for parents and students will be Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Roarrrr! Little Lions, are you ready to join our PRIDE? GJPS Preschool enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2024-25 school year! 👧‍👦 Let's play, learn and have fun together!

Click Here for all the information and to register for our GJPSPreschool!

Families of students attending GMS EAST for 6th grade for the 2024-25 school year:

I know that it is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about the 2024-25 school year! We have our school supply list ready to go and our Yubbler (on-line ordering) account is also up and running as well. You are welcome to use this supply list to shop between now and the start of the school year OR you can use Yubbler to place your order.

Yubbler will deliver your supplies right to your home and the GMSE PTA shares a portion of the profit. Acting quickly through Yubbler will also provide families with a discount!

• April orders: 20% off core items
• May orders: 15% off core items

If you have questions please email Mr. Barboza at barbozab@gjps.org.

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!

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 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)

April 16 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM

May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week

May 7 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM in the library

May 10 Strides for PRIDE Fundraiser

May 17 Talent Show for grades 4 and 5

May 22 Field Day

May 23 Field Day Rain Date

May 24 Grade 5 Recognition PRIDE Talk @ 9:00 AM

May 24 Grade 5 Clap Out @ 2:00 PM

Updated 2023-2024 School Calendar

2023-2024 School Menus

BUS SCHEDULE AND ROUTES FOR 2023-24