GJPS Preschool Weekly Update

Families in the PM- please do not use the playground at drop off (12:30 pm). Our elementary students are using the playground at that time. Feel free to use it after preschool pick up when it is not in use!

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.

At our preschool we are celebrating our inclusive environments! Wear orange to honor developmental disabilities month on March 12, 2024.

Find out more information about this history of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month HERE.

March 8- No School- Comp Day

March 11- No School- Professional Development Day

March 29- No school

A yellow form was sent home in your child's backpack to communicate what session your preschooler will be in for the 24-25 school year.

AM Session- not 4 by August 1, 2024

PM Session- 4 by August 1, 2024

We are planning on hosting a family fun night on May 10, 2024 (more details to come) from 4:30-6:30. We are reaching out to see if any families have businesses that they would like to showcase that is child friendly. If so, email Missy Grimmett at grimmettm@gjps.org.

We would ideally like the business to provide a game or service that would support the students that evening while sponsoring your business.

Dear Families,

Next week, children will learn about insects that fly, including bees, mosquitoes, flies, butterflies, ladybugs, and dragonflies. They will learn how these critters fly, which ones are pests, and which one creates a sweet treat. Children will also learn about the metamorphosis of the butterfly.

Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at:
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T7-W3.pdf

Next week’s storybook, “Stop Bugging Me!” can be found at: https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20085_StopBuggingMe_eBook.

Looking forward to an exciting week!

Sincerely,

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.

Pink forms were sent home with age-eligible peer models to communicate if your child will be transitioning. If you are planning on keeping your child in preschool, we MUST receive the form back or communication to hold a spot for your child for the 24-25 school year.

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!

Check out our latest safety video featuring GJPS Superintendent Dr. Deagle and Gahanna Division of Police Chief Spence talking about firearm storage safety and highlighting the risks of look-alike weapons.

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 8: Comp Day (no school)

March 11: Teacher Work Day (no school for students)

March 29- No School

April 8-12- Spring Break

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)