Blacklick Bulletin
**Updated: September 4, 2023
Music Update in Second Grade
2nd graders have been learning about the Italian music words largo and presto, meaning very slow and very fast! We have done several activities to practice moving our bodies to the “speed of the beat” (the tempo!)
Library Update in Second Grade
After talking about Poetry and Earth Day, second grade is now focusing on some folktales. We’re going to read, watch, and listen to a storyteller for three different ways to hear a story featuring Anansi, the trickster spider from many West African folktales.
Art Update in Second Grade
2nd grade artists have been hard at work on their coil pots! After learning the clay techniques of coiling and making safe clay attachments, students have created beautiful coil style pots. After the first fire, we have begun to glaze the pots! Once they are done being painted, back into the kiln they go for another firing and afterwards they will be smooth, shiny and even more vibrant!
Please visit https://www.gahannaschools.org/families/enrollment for information on how to enroll your incoming Kindergartener for next year. Please help spread the word to your neighbors and friends who have a child who will be 5 by August 1st. Blacklick Elementary's Kindergarten Kick-Off Open House event for parents and students will be Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the library at 6:30 PM.
The Blacklick PRIDE Partner PTO has complied a list of the staff's favorite things. It is important to understand the teachers are not asking for gifts. We know that many parents might want to get their child's teacher a gift and this list is to help you select something the teacher would like. Please do not feel obligated to buy a gift for your child's teachers/staff members. A thoughtful note from you and/or your child at any time of the year is appreciated just as much or more as any gift.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Karen Davidson, PTO President, at ptoblacklick@gmail.com.
Celebrating Our Staff
We are excited to announce the Heart and Pride staff recognition award! This award is being established to recognize outstanding staff members who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.
This nomination form will remain open year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
If you believe your family may qualify for free/reduced-price meals, please apply online for free or reduced-price meal benefits with these easy steps:
- Sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- Choose "MORE" in the left-hand column.
- Choose "MEAL BENEFITS".
RELATED LINKS
Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online Application Tutorial (PDF)
Mark Your Calendar!
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM in the library
May 10 Strides for PRIDE Fundraiser
May 17 Talent Show for grades 4 and 5
May 22 Field Day
May 23 Field Day Rain Date
May 24 Last day of School for Students
May 24 Grade 5 Recognition PRIDE Talk @ 9:00 AM
May 24 Grade 5 Clap Out @ 2:00 PM