CES Weekly Communicator

Issue #29: March 15, 2024

This weekly update will be how we communicate with the school community. Please check your emails on Fridays for the most recent school news.

Principal Corner

Good afternoon, Chapelfield families.

We had a great Friday today! The day started with our PAWS breakfast for students who were selected for BEING POSITIVE in and out of the classroom. There were 3 teachers also celebrated that are leaders in POSITIVITY. They were Mrs. Oberlin, Mrs. Stummer, and Mrs. Pardi. We ended our day with a performance of Seussical Jr. from GLHS students! Students were engaged and dancing along! What a great way to end the week.

Report cards went home today. Please check your child's backpack for those! Remember to sign the envelop and send it back to acknowledge that your read it.

The weather is unpredictable these days. Please make sure your child brings a coat for recess. We will be going outside unless it is raining.

Thank you for your support and have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Nikki Miller

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Yearbook Orders

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Dear Families,

LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOKS!

It is not too late to order your 2023-2024 yearbook! Please visit the online sale site, book.hrimaging.com to order yours before March 22nd! There is a message that will appear in an orange banner on the page if you have already ordered one. The price of the book is $16.00.

Thank you!

One School, One Book: Life According to Og the Frog

Hello Families!

We hope you enjoyed reading Life According to Og the Frog. Please remember that there is an optional project your child/ren can complete by Friday, March 22. We can't wait to see their creativity!

OPTIONAL Project Ideas

If you didn't finish the book yet, check out the website to read along with our teachers and staff here: website.

Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Hoppy Reading!

Mrs. Jessica Long

Library Media Specialist

Chapelfield Elementary School

(614) 478-5575

Website

longj@gjps.org

CES Cultural & Community Night

Mark your calendars for an evening of celebration of the many cultures represented at Chapelfield Elementary along with third grade “Town” and our student art show.

We will share cultural dishes provided by our own families, music, and cultural craft stations.

“Town” is set up and run by third graders to demonstrate their knowledge of business entrepreneurship. It will be held in the third grade hallway.

Also be sure to enjoy student artwork displayed around the school.

Students must be accompanied by an adult. Please look for a sign up sheet about contributing food for this event. We can’t wait to see you there.

Senate Bill 288

Dear Chapelfield Families-

We will start the class about child sexual abuse prevention in classes the week of March 18th. If you DO NOT want your child to attend, please fill out the letter to opt out or email your child's teacher. If we did not get the letter back, we will teach her child the curriculum.

Instruction will be delivered by Mrs. Jasin, our school counselor. Attached below are the slides that will be used to present the information to students as well as an overview of the program.

Program Overview

K-2 Presentation

3-5 Presentation

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Miller ( millern@gjps.org) or Mrs. Jasin ( jasink@gjps.org).

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miller

Ohio State Testing Schedule for Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5

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!

PTO Updates

Events:

*Friday, March 15: PTO Art Night-$20 a person

*Sunday, March 17-Saturday, March 23: Restaurant Night- Piada

*Tuesday, March 19: Chuck E Cheese Night

PTO Spring Flower Sales

Chapelfield Elementary has OFFICIALLY kicked off our spring fundraiser! We’ve partnered with the best grower in Ohio for flowers...Foertmeyer and Sons Greenhouse! You should have received an email with an online code unique to your kiddo along with a catalog sent home from school. If not, please email Alicia McGovern at amcgovern10@gmail.com

*Paper orders with accompanying payment are due to the school by Tue, 03/12;

*The online store closes at midnight on Tuesday, 03/19

*Wednesday, 04/24 is pick up day from the school.

Spring is just around the corner, so share your fundraising link with family and friends today!

Thank you for making time to support your student and our school -- we can't do it without you

Volunteers Needed:

*Teacher Apprecition: We also still need people to help with teacher appreciation, May 6-10. Please contact PTO by email if you are interested helping.

*In order for us to give back to our school community and provide fun events, we need volunteers. Please sign up here to join our team.

Community Connections

GJPS Heart and Pride Award

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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.