Start with Hello Week is a national initiative through Sandy Hook Promise that encourages students to connect with each other and create a more inclusive and welcoming school environment. This year, each Gahanna Jefferson elementary school will be participating in Start with Hello Week - this week - from September 16-20, 2024.
During Start with Hello Week, students will learn about the importance of kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Two spirit days will take place during Start with Hello Week:
· On Wednesday, September 18th, we are encouraging students to wear green for unity.
· On Friday, September 20th, we are encouraging students to wear our school colors blue and gold to show Blacklick PRIDE.
This week will include:
Morning Greeters: Different members of our community will welcome students each morning! Think music, pom - poms, high fives, welcome signs, and enthusiasm!
Lunch or Recess Activity: Mrs. Warfield and Mrs. Jenkins (School Counselors) will facilitate lunch and recess activities across grade levels.
Let’s welcome ALL individuals and make our school the friendliest place ever!
The Blacklick Elementary Spirit Wear Sale through Pep Rally Apparel is scheduled for September 2 - 20. Orders will be ready 3 weeks after the close of the sale.
Please see the link below for ordering details:
https://peprallyapparel.com/collections/blacklick-elementary-presale
**Please select PICK UP at checkout so you do not pay for shipping. All items will be shipped directly to Blacklick Elementary School and sent home with students.
Library in Grade 3
Third graders are learning to use our catalog and call numbers to find books. We’ll continue to work on that and also have a brief review of EduTyping.
Music in Grade 3
Music class has been an exciting time for 3rd graders as we explore our singing voices and instruments! 3rd graders are drumming and working on staying with the “timeline” (cowbell) to the speed of the music. Students love a turn to play the cowbell!
Art in Grade 3
3rd Graders have been hard at work on their kente cloth inspired paper weavings! We learned that this style of weaving originated in Ghana, but that people all over the world admire and wear kente cloth. We learned the terms loom, warp and weft. Students are able to decorate their weavings with bold geometric shapes when they finish. They are looking amazing!
Dear Blacklick Elementary Families,
Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN) has partnered with Blacklick Elementary to offer a “Weekend Snack Pack” program for our students.
The program is to benefit families who are experiencing food insecurity or who NEED supplemental food at home for the weekend.
If you would like to participate in this program you will receive a bag of non-perishable food items that will be sent home from school with your child every Friday. No refrigeration is required.
In order to participate, please complete the form below. If you have more than 3 students complete the form until you have entered all children.
Mark Your Calendar!
September 17 Parent Curriculum Night - Learn about new curriculum tools!
September 23 Teacher PD Day No School for Students
October 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 8 PTO Meeting in the Blacklick Library at 6:30 PM
October 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 18 End of Quarter 1
October 21 Conference Comp Day - No School for Students/Staff
October 22 Staff Work Day - No School for Students
October 25 Report Cards for Quarter 1 go home with students
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.