October 11, 2024
Thank You - 48,000 times!
I just wanted to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to all of you for your incredible fundraising efforts for this year's Jog for Jefferson! Thanks to your hard work and support, we're excited to share that we've raised over $48,000 for the PTO! Your generosity and dedication mean the world to us, and we can't thank you enough for all that you do for our school community. Your contributions will make a real difference in enhancing the educational experience for all our students, and we're so grateful for your ongoing support. This event would mot have been possible without our amazing committee of volunteers! Our Jefferson families are amazing, and we can't wait to put these funds to good use for our students and staff. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
One last request this week...
Your assistance is needed for planting new landscaping this weekend! We all know that ... "Teamwork makes the dream work, and have heard... many hands make light work." So let's join together and make our front landscaping look inviting and beautiful for our students and visitors! (see the sign-up below)
-Mr Schmidt
We'd like to remind you of our school policy regarding smartwatches. Smartwatches are allowed in watch mode only during school hours. Smartwatches are becoming a distraction in the classroom. We believe that it is important for students to focus on their learning without any unnecessary interruptions.
We assure you that students always have the option to use the school office phone to call home if needed, and should parent need to get a hold of their child, parents are asked to call the office, and we will promptly deliver any messages to your child. We kindly request that parents refrain from texting their children during the school day or expecting their child to text them.
If a smartwatch or cell phone use is in violation of our policy, we will kindly ask students to keep their smartwatch in their book bags during school hours to ensure a focused and productive learning environment for all students. If there is a second infraction the watch will be kept in the office for the day. A third infraction will require that a parent pick up the watch or cell phone from the office.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
HELP NEEDED!!!!! - Saturday October 12, 10:00- 12:30
Please sign up to volunteer to dig a few holes! We also need to few food items to make the tailgate a success.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING JEFFERSON'S ENTRANCE MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION WHEN KIDS ARRIVE AT THE BUILDING EVERY DAY!
We are looking for some volunteers for a special project. We have many wonderful new books for our Wit & Wisdom Language Arts curriculum. As teachers are completing their first module, we need to prepare materials for the next module. This job involves unboxing materials and then sorting and inventorying items to be organized by classroom teacher. If you are interested in helping with the project, please use this link to sign up and indicate the time you expect to arrive.
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!
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.
Playground Helpers- Volunteer Sign-up
Help the staff at Jefferson have extra eyes on the playground. Walk around the playground, monitoring activities, talking with students, or join in and play a game with them!
Mark Your Calendar...
October 4 2nd Grade Pop Ice & Playground 6:00- 7:00 pm
October 8 PTO Meeting
October 9 Skate Party- Skate Zone71 5:00- 8:00
October 11 Jog Awards Assembly 1:45
October 12 Landscaping Tailgate Event! 10:00- 12:30
October 15 & 16 3rd Grade Ohio State Test in Reading
October 21 & 22 No School
October 25 Report Cards available in Parent Portal
October 29 Picture Retake Day
November 11 Veterans Day Assembly 1:15 pm (details to follow soon)
November 19 Festa Humana- Culture Night Event 5:00- 7:00 pm
ical Link to add Jefferson Calendar to your phone
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.