GJPS Preschool Weekly Update

Our annual Spread the Word Day theme this year was: I belong, you belong, We ALL Belong.

Registration Begins in April!

We are excited to offer our Journey to Learning and High School Summer School programming again in 2024!

Our K-8 program and K-12 English Learners program are designed to provide intervention to students who need targeted support in reading and/or math. For that reason, we are moving to a referral-based system of student registration. Students will be referred by their school teams based upon academic performance criteria and need. Families of eligible students will receive written communication regarding their student’s referral for summer services, along with the invitation to register.

Families that do not receive communication regarding their student's school referral will not be eligible to register for K-8 summer programs and K-12 English Learners programs.

The registration process for high school courses, elementary special education, Kindergarten Readiness and preschool will be open to all students but with limited space available.

More detailed registration instructions, including course fees and transportation as applicable, will be available in April.

More Summer School Information

School pictures will be April 3rd at CLARK HALL. Forms will be sent home on March 22nd in your child's backpack.

Each year for state reporting, we are required to collect income percentages of students served in our GJPS preschool. The link below outlines the poverty levels based on size of family and can be used to make the appropriate selection for your family.

Please complete the google form by April 5, 2024. There is an option to opt out if you choose not to participate.

March 29- No school

April 8- April 12- Spring Break

Dear Families,

Next week, children will learn that reptiles are a special kind of animal that breathes air, has a backbone, has scales or a shell or both, and is cold-blooded. Reptile babies emerge from eggs. Children will consider these characteristics to determine if an animal is a reptile or not.

Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at:
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T8-W2.pdf

Next week’s storybook, “The Lizards in the Window” can be found at: https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FSPK6126-Lizards_eBook.

We’re so excited to continue learning with your little one!

For students age-eligible for Kindergarten, a kick off will be held at the school building your child will be attending for the 2024-2025 school year. We will be sharing lists of students transitioning on 4/15/24 with building principals.

Age for Kindergarten: Your child must be 5 by August 1, 2024 to go to Kindergarten.

Enrollment for Kindergarten: If your child is age-eligible to go to Kindergarten and currently attends our preschool, you will NOT need to enroll them for Kindergarten. We will send all information to the building principals.

Reminder for what session your child will be in next year:

AM Session- children that are not 4 by August 1, 2024

PM Session- children who are 4 by August 1, 2024

Our preschool licensing rules require us to have an updated medical statement on each student after EACH annual exam. The medical statement form is attached below. Take this form to your child's yearly exam to have completed by their pediatrician. If you need a form sent home, please let us know and we would be happy to print and send it home!

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.

March 29- No School

April 8-12- Spring Break

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)