GJPS Preschool Weekly Update
September 15, 2023
Frog Street Curriculum
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
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
Play Date at Friendship Park
All About Me Week
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
Clark Hall Conferences:
September 28
October 3
Goshen Lane Conferences:
September 26
October 5
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 In this light, Franklin County Public Health has rescinded the Franklin County COVID-19 public health emergency.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)
District Event
Important Information Previously Communicated
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!
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.
Steps for Becoming a Volunteer
Process:
A GJPS staff member will notify the school community of a need for volunteers.
Family members will contact the building coordinator or teacher to express an interest in volunteering.
Coordinator/teacher will share the Online Volunteer Application and Background Check Link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/OTkwOmVuLVVT
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.
Upcoming School Events
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
380 Granville St. Suite B
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 269-4780
