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February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025
February 28,2025

February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025

Principal Priorities Principal Priorities

Traffic Safety at Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Safety at Arrival and Dismissal

Help us keep Students and Staf Safe

A few safety reminders and traffic expectations:

1) 20 MPH School Zone Speed Limit along Carpenter Road from Shull Ave to North High Street.

2) Right Turn only when leaving the student pick up and drop off line. (Traffic Light Exit)

3) Use your turn signal to indicate you are turning into parking lots.

4)No cell phone use in the car drop-off or pick-up line. We need your undivided attention on the surrounding area. Phone Down- It's The Law.

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MAP testing results MAP testing results

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Measures of Academic Progress

During parent teacher conferences, you received NWEA MAP results to families. Those families who unable to attend parent teacher conferences will have their results mailed home. NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is a computerized standardized test that measures a student's academic skills in reading and math. The test is designed to help teachers identify students' strengths and weaknesses, and to track their growth over time.


As more test administrations are completed, reports will begin to show multiple data points that indicate the learning trajectory of your student as measured by MAP assessments.


As with all other assessment data, it is important to remember the MAP assessment is only one measure that we use to determine your child’s strengths and instructional needs. If you have any questions regarding this assessment or your student’s results, please contact your child’s teacher or Mr. Schmidt.


FAMILY MAP GUIDE

Translated Version of the Information
Family Toolkit

Family Toolkit

Learn how MAP Growth works, what it measures, and how it's scored.

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Senate Bill 288 Senate Bill 288

Senate Bill 288: Child Sexual Abuse, Dating Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention

Senate Bill 288 has recently altered Ohio Revised Code 3313.60 in regard to prescribed curriculum. More specifically Ohio Law, now requires that developmentally appropriate instruction in child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention be included in schools' prescribed curriculum. Instruction and information provided cannot be connected in any way to any individual, entity or organization that provides, promotes, counsels or makes referrals for abortion, or abortion-related services.

Grades K-6:

Child sexual abuse prevention is required to be provided to students in grades K through 6. Instruction is to occur annually and include information on available counseling and resources for children who are sexually abused.

Parent/Guardian Excusal

Upon written request of the student's parent or guardian, a student can be excused from taking instruction in child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence prevention, sexual violence prevention and/or suicide awareness and prevention education by completing this opt-out form.

Learn more about House Bill 123 and Senate Bill 288 at GJPS.

Middle School Parent Orientation Meeting Middle School Parent Orientation Meeting

5th Grade Parents click here for a letter from Middle School East
5th Grade Parent Orientation - April 24, 5:30

Ohio State Testing Ohio State Testing

Below is our spring Ohio State Testing Schedule for grades 3, 4, and 5 students. Testing will begin in the morning. We kindly ask that you avoid planned absences or planned medical appointments on these dates. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Music Performances Music Performances

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DID YOU RSVP FOR PERFORMANCES YET?

*4th grade link now added!

Check for emails from Miss Raynewater for full details.

Click below to RSVP for the performances.

FIRST GRADE RSVP

SECOND GRADE RSVP

THIRD GRADE RSVP

FOURTH GRADE RSVP


4th grade RSVP will be available at a later date.

PTO News and Events PTO News and Events

Board Members and Committee Chairs Needed Board Members and Committee Chairs Needed

Each PTO Board Member and Committee Chair term has been reduced to one year. Therefore, all Board and Committee Chair positions are open for the 2025-2026 school year!

Please review all positions & descriptions within the following form. By signing up for one or more slots, you are simply expressing interest and are not yet committed to the role. The PTO Board will be in touch to discuss further and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to reach out to Mr. Schmidt with questions as well.

Click here to learn about PTO Officer and Chairman Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

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Office Volunteer Sign-up

General help at a time that works for you! This can be 30 minutes or three hours! Help make copies, sort papers, organize materials, collect or distribute materials, and other office-type activities needed to support classroom instruction.

Instructions will be provided, so no experience is necessary!

COPY CAT SIGN-UP

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Lunch Helpers Volunteer Sign-up

Our school is in need of volunteers in the cafeteria to help students open food containers, help with general cleanup, and wipe off tables for others.

LUNCH HELPER SIGN-UP

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Playground Helpers- Volunteer Sign-up

Help the staff at Jefferson have extra eyes on the playground. Walk around the playground, monitor activities, talk with students, or join in and play a game with them!

PLAYGROUND HELPER SIGN-UP

Skate Party Skate Party

STUDENT DIRECTORY
The student directory is for use between families, not for solicitation purposes. (updated 11.18.24)

Upcoming School Events Upcoming School Events

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Mark Your Calendar...

February 14 No School- Professional Learning Day

February 17 No School - President's Day

February 25 & 27 Parent Teacher Conferences

March 10 No School Teacher Work Day

March 11 - Class Group Panoramic Picture Day

March 11 Skate Party

March 12 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm (DATE CHANGE!)

March 14 Reports Cards Sent Home

March 18 1st Grade Music Performance @ 6:00 pm
March 18 2nd Grade Music Performance @ 7:00 pm
March 25 3rd Grade Music Performance @7:00 pm with 5th Grade Choir

Spring Break Monday, March 31- Friday, April 4
April 15 4th Grade Music Performance @7:00 pm with 5th Grade Choir

April 18 No School Conference Comp Day

April 24 5th Parent Orientation Meeting at Middle School East, 5:30 pm

April 25 School Dance: Grades K-2 6:00- 7:10 pm. (Free Event)

April 25 School Dance: Grades 3-5 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Free Event)

  • Jefferson Elementary Events Calendar

ical Link to add Jefferson Calendar to your phone


LUNCH MENU LINK with ingredient information.

2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

LUNCH MENU
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Heart and Pride Nominations

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.

Resources Resources

Please visit www.gahannaschools.org You can find almost anything you need on our website


  • Infinite Campus: Please log in to the parent portal and complete the Annual Information Update. Update all Emergency Medical Forms, make sure all contact information is current, apply money to lunch accounts, and more! Click Here for DIRECTIONS
  • Bus Information: find your student's bus route, contact information, and download the bus app.
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: Apply for free or reduced price lunch using the Parent Portal. Directions and more information can be found on the Food Service Website. If you need assistance please contact our head cook, Kim Karshner Karshnerk@gjps.org

Family Facebook Group Family Facebook Group

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Join our Facebook Group and be part of the community. This group was created for Jefferson families and staff to support and celebrate our students and school. It's also a great place to ask questions of other parents and have support as you navigate the school year.

We are excited to see all the amazing and encouraging ways our families and staff connect with each other! This is a place for positive comments and a helpful resource for families. This is not the place to voice concerns. If you have an issue you would like to discuss, please get in touch with the staff member directly via email or call the school. This is a place to build on the sense of community within our Jefferson Family.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

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Jefferson Elementary
Positively Impacting Lives: Everybody, Everywhere, Every Day!
136 Carpenter Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230

614-478-5560

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