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GJPS Preschool Weekly Update

September 15, 2023

GJPS Preschool Weekly Update September 15, 2023

Frog Street Curriculum Frog Street Curriculum

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Dear Families,

As we continue our theme of “My School and Me”, this week, your child will learn how to identify emotions and discover ways to handle his or her feelings.

Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T1-W4.pdf

Next week’s storybook, “Feelings Are Real” can be found at https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20061-Feelings-are-Real_eBook.

Looking forward to an exciting week!

Balloon Breathing Calming Strategy Balloon Breathing Calming Strategy

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Preschool Cubs Can

Preschool Cubs Can

Commitment: Next week your child will start learning our second CUBS can commitments through direct teaching of using Big Voice.


Cubs of the Month

Next month we will begin highlighting "Cubs of the Month." Every class will nominate 1-2 students and ways they demonstrated CUBS CAN commitments in the classroom. I will meet individually with these students to give them a special award displaying kind words and actions, staying safe and being responsible.

Join Our Caring Cubs Club Join Our Caring Cubs Club

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Play Date at Friendship Park Play Date at Friendship Park

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All About Me Week

Monday- dress in your favorite color

Tuesday- pack your favorite snack

Wednesday- wear your favorite hat

Thursday- wear something that shows your favorite Disney character or superhero.

Friday- wear your favorite pajamas

Save the Date for Conference Nights Save the Date for Conference Nights

Clark Hall Conferences:

September 28

October 3

Goshen Lane Conferences:

September 26

October 5

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District Covid Information

On May 11, 2023, the federal government declared the COVID-19 public health emergency to be over. In this light, Franklin County Public Health has rescinded the Franklin County COVID-19 public health emergency. This update ended school districts’ obligation to contact trace and report COVID positive cases within the community.


FCPH and CDC guidance remains as follows: “After testing positive, you should stay home for 5 days regardless of vaccination status. After 5 days, you may end isolation if you are fever-free for 24 hours (without use of fever-reducing medicine) AND your symptoms are improving.”

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 - October 15. This month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic and Latino Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September.


Additional Notable Dates in September

September 4: Labor Day

September 6: Krishna Janmashtami

September 12: Ethiopian New Year

September 15-17: Rosh Hashanah

September 18-24: International Week of Deaf People

September 24-25: Yom Kippur

September 29-October 6: Sukkot (first 2 days are no-work allowed holidays)

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Important Information Previously Communicated Important Information Previously Communicated

Safe Snacks Safe Snacks

Students should pack a healthy nut free snack and drink daily. Foods such as grapes should be cut up as a preventative measure for choking hazards. Staff may offer the child a different safe snack option if there are safety concerns with the snack that was provided by the parents/guardians.

Birthday food treats will not be allowed at school. Feel free to send non-edible items instead! We do want to celebrate your child's birthday, we just want to be respectful to students with food allergies!

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First Tuition Payment Information Deducted 9/15/2023 (Peer Models)

HALF-DAY TUITION FOR PEER MODELS

The half-day peer model program is $140 per month. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 will be applied to the first month of tuition. Short months, five-week months, holidays, and snow days have been averaged. This means you will pay the same amount each month (September through May). Deductions will not be made for a child’s absence due to illness. There also will be no deductions for family vacations.


Using the District’s Direct Payment Plan, preschool tuition payments will be deducted automatically from your checking or savings account.


Refunds are not offered for the time period your child attends the preschool program as a peer model if your child qualifies for special education services as a preschooler with a disability.


NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS

If a direct deposit payment is declined, you will get a notification by phone and email. Tuition must then be paid in person (cash only if payment was declined due to insufficient funds) to the receptionist at Clark Hall, 380 Granville St., Suite B, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. If payment is not received within 3 business days of notification, your child(ren) will not be allowed to attend preschool until the tuition is brought current. Students will be withdrawn from the preschool program if tuition is not paid by 4 p.m. on the last business day of the month and the child’s spot will be given to the next student on the waitlist.

Late Pick Up Fees

LATE PICK UP FEES

Parents/Guardians of peer model(s) who pick up their child after the scheduled pick-up time will be charged a late fee equal to $1.00 per minute, per child. Teachers will be asked to complete a Late Pick Up Acknowledgement form for parents/guardians who pick up their child after the scheduled pickup time. Parents/Guardians will be asked to sign the Late Pick Up Acknowledgement form and will be given a copy before leaving the preschool with their child. The fee must be paid in cash or check to the receptionist at Clark Hall, 380 Granville St., Suite B. Gahanna, Ohio 43230 before the child can be admitted back to their preschool class. If there are more than six violations, then your child may be dismissed from the program.

ClassDojo

ClassDojo

ClassDojo helps teachers, parents, and students build amazing classroom communities.

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Steps for Becoming a Volunteer

Process:

  1. A GJPS staff member will notify the school community of a need for volunteers.

  2. Family members will contact the building coordinator or teacher to express an interest in volunteering.

  3. Coordinator/teacher will share the Online Volunteer Application and Background Check Link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/OTkwOmVuLVVT

  4. Volunteers will complete the application at least 5 days prior to the volunteer opportunity.


Note:

Other siblings can not volunteer with family members.

Visitors will continue to have their driver’s license scanned with our Raptor system which checks them against the national sex offender registry. This would include parents coming to have lunch with their student(s), guest readers, corporate presenters, etc.

Monthly Kindness Cart

Each month, we are looking for family volunteers to shine some kindness through small treats/kind gestures with our staff at Goshen Lane Prechool and Clark Hall Preschool. This could be cookies, donuts, coffee etc. The kindness carts will take place the last Friday of each month.


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BAFA62CAAF85-monthly

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2023-2024 Family Volunteer Interest Form

2023-2024 Family Volunteer Interest Form

Note, any volunteers must follow the District's policy to become a volunteer at the preschool. Information on becoming a volunteer will be sent directly to volunteers in response to their interest in this form.

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Family Diversity Survey

Family Diversity Survey

We value the diversity within our classroom family and would like to learn more about your culture and family traditions. Please answer the questions below. Together, we can build a school community that views similarities and differences in positive ways in order to respect, support, value and empower one another.

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Family Information For Step Up To Quality Programs (SUTQ)

Family Information For Step Up To Quality Programs (SUTQ)

By providing complete information about your child, you will be assisting staff in creating a positive experience for him/her while in your care. List any information about your child's habits, abilities or personality that you feel will be helpful to staff while caring for your child.

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Read the Latest GJPS News

Upcoming School Events Upcoming School Events

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Mark Your Calendar

September 25 Teacher PD Day No School for Students

September 26- Goshen Lane Conferences

September 28- Clark Hall Conferences

October 3 - Clark Hall Conferences

October 5- Goshen Lane Conferences


2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

Gahanna-Jefferson Preschool Program

380 Granville St. Suite B

Gahanna, Ohio 43230

(614) 269-4780

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