Dear Families,
As we continue our theme of “Safe, Healthy, Helpful Me”, this week, we are focusing on being kind and helpful. We will notice how a kind act can make a difference and practice passing kindness on to others.
Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T3-W2.pdf
Next week’s storybook, “Silly Stew” can be found at https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20067_SillyStew_eBook.
Looking forward to an exciting week!
Sincerely,
Columbus Zoo Now Has Communication Boards
The Columbus Zoo has communication boards for students that need alternate methods for communicating with families while visiting the zoo! Check out this link for more information. https://www.columbuszoo.org/accessibility
Gifted Visual and Performing Arts Referral Process
Each year school districts in Ohio are required to offer an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to be identified as gifted in the area of Visual and Performing Arts. The identified areas of giftedness for Visual and Performing Arts include Visual Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama/Theater, and Dance. If you know of a student that may be gifted in an area of the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and would like for them to be screened for possible gifted identification in that particular area, please complete the Visual and Performing Arts Nomination Form.
Click here to learn more about the two-phase VPA gifted identification process.
Nominations will be accepted until noon on Monday, November 20, 2023, and will only be accepted using the Google link above.
If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Boyle at gjpsgifted@gjps.org.
CommUNITY University
CommUNITY University is an opportunity for our GJPS adult community to come together and learn tools and resources for supporting our students' success in school and beyond. Mark your calendar for our first event on Nov. 9 at Clark Hall starting at 6 p.m. You can browse the GJPS CommUNITY University Course Catalog and then please register for the sessions you would like to attend by Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Gahanna Parks and Recreation Wants Families Feedback
The City of Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department is looking to expand adaptive youth & family program opportunities. Your feedback is essential as we aim to provide programs that are of interest for the community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and feel free to follow up with any additional comments or questions to chris.skidmore@gahanna.gov
Thank you in advance for your participation in the survey!
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.
All About the Month of October
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness. During the month of October, we celebrate people with Down syndrome and make people aware of our abilities and accomplishments. It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating abilities. We can learn all about our history. We have a right to speak out about what it’s like to have Down syndrome and to learn the real story of people like us.
National Principals Month
Bullying Prevention Month Ohio School Safety Month
October 2 National Custodian Day
October 6 National Coaches Day (Instructional & Athletic)
October 27 World Occupational Therapy Day
October 30 National Candy Corn Day
Notable Dates in October
October 15 - 24: Navaratri
October 24: Dasara, Dussehra, or Vijayadashami
Mark Your Calendar
November 10- End of 1st trimester (grades home on November 17)
November 13- No School
November 22-24- No School