Family Update

We are excited to announce the registration for Eastland Career Center summer camp is open. If you have students in current grades 6-8 that have been asking about summer camp again, you will now have the answers!

Dates: June 3rd & 4th

Times: 9-11:30am (morning session); 12:30-3:00pm (afternoon session)

Lunch: If they choose both sessions, students will need to bring a sack lunch.

Location: Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport OH 43125

Price: FREE!!

Transportation: On their own, unless a district decides to offer busing

Registration: Eastland-Fairfield website

The national Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, celebrating people of all abilities, is coming up and our district will be celebrating on Wednesday, March 26. This campaign focuses on using positive language to promote respect and kindness while celebrating the diversity of all people. We should include, love, listen, and accept everyone. Every voice counts!

As part of this event, our Special Education FSS classes will be selling t-shirts featuring our theme. All proceeds go directly to our class for Independent Living class and Community-Based Learning. Shirts can be ordered by clicking the link below.

• PLEASE CHOOSE MSW when you check out and your shirt will be delivered to your child here at school.
• Orders are due by 3/5/25.
• Please also feel free to share the link with your friends and family (and have them choose MSW, then list your child's name). I will deliver their shirts to you or reach out to them to arrange delivery/pick-up.

Spread the Word Shirt Sales

**Don't forget to indicate MSW as your school when ordering!

Thank you so much for your support of our program and also of this campaign of love and acceptance.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Turner (TurnerH@gjps.org).

Dates: June 3rd & 4th
Times: 9-11:30am (morning session); 12:30-3:00pm (afternoon session)

Lunch: If they choose both sessions, students will need to bring a sack lunch.

Location: Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport OH 43125

Price: FREE!!
Transportation: On their own, unless a district decides to offer busing

Registration: Eastland-Fairfield website

Students can choose to stay with us all day, or just one session (they can pick a morning or afternoon). Each camper will receive a T-Shirt! Once a student is registered, more detailed information will be sent to the parent/guardian that has registered.

We have confirmed the Columbus Zoo will be with us for a lunchtime presentation on June 3rd, working on a different presentation for the 4th. There is also the potential for COSI to be involved this year, though they have not fully confirmed as of this date.

Current 8th grade students interested in cheering for their freshman year:

Parent & Athlete Meeting this Monday, March 3rd @ 7pm at the High School. Enter through the main front doors and you will be directed to the cafeteria/annex.

Questions or conflicts, email Coach Hardesty @ hardestyj@gjps.org

• Permission slips for job shadowing were distributed in your 8th grade child's English class on Wednesday, February 19th. Please reach out to your child's English teacher with any questions.
• Permission slips are not due until April 11th, but we want to give families plenty of time to find their job shadowing experience.

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.

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Mar. 10, 2025 Staff Work Day - No School

March 14- Beas Tea

Mar. 31-April 4, 2025 Spring Break - No School
April 18, 2025 Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025 Staff Professional Development No School for Students
May 23, 2025 Last Day of School for Students