CES Weekly Communicator

This weekly update will be how we communicate with the school community. Please check your emails on Fridays for the most recent school news.

Dear CES Families,

Thank You!
A big thank you to our PTO and the 5th Grade Committee for hosting our second Breakfast with Buddies today! It was a wonderful way to start the school day, and we are so grateful for the time and effort that went into making it special for our students and families.

Title 1 & PTO meeting:

I hope to see many of you at Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. for our Title 1 and PTO meeting. We will meet in the cafeteria. There is free babysitting!

Staying in the Game Matters!
Just like athletes and teammates depend on one another, our school team depends on every student being present and ready to learn each day. Attendance is one of the most important ways students can “stay in the game” for success. When students miss school—or even come in late—they miss valuable learning time, classroom routines, and opportunities to connect with their classmates.

On-Time Arrival
The first bell rings at 7:55 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 8:05 a.m.. Please help your child build strong habits by arriving on time each morning. Being on time sets the tone for the entire day, allowing students to start focused, confident, and ready to learn.

Why Attendance Matters

• Students who attend regularly are more likely to achieve academic success.

• Good attendance builds responsibility and shows commitment.

• Being on time helps create a calm, positive start to the day.

Together, we can help every child “stay in the game” by making attendance and punctuality a priority. Take the pledge now to stay in the game at Chapelfield: https://stayinthegame.org/pledge/! Thank you for teaming up with us to make every school day count!

Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Nikki Miller

This week, 1st-5th grade teachers are adding their curriculum videos to their weekly newsletter. We posted them here for you as well to see what you can expect from your child's teacher for this school year. The kindergarten team added their slides from our meet the teacher night for your reference. We hope this is helpful information.

Please complete your Online Registration/Emergency Medical Authorization forms for your student for the 25-26 school year. This information is necessary to ensure the health and safety of your student while on school grounds, as well as traveling for field trips. This needs to be updated by September 15th.

Please follow the link below to get to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

https://gahannajeffersonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/gahanna_jefferson.jsp

You will need to have your user name and password ready. If you do not remember your user name and/or password, you are able to request to have it re-set. There are also instructions attached to this email to assist in logging in.

Hello Families!

Asking children about their day can sometimes lead to one-word answers like ‘fine’ or ‘good.’ To spark deeper conversations and help your child share more about their school day, try asking some of these questions listed above instead.

Don't forget! GRIN has partnered with Chapelfield to offer a "Weekend Snack Pack" program for our students. If you would like to participate, your student will receive a bag of non-perishable food items every Friday to bring home. In order to participate, please contact Mrs. Jasin or your child's teacher.

Best,

Mrs. Jasin

Hello CES families!

It's been a fantastic start to the year in PE, with our focus on two important topics: recess and healthy competition.

We believe recess is a crucial part of the school day, not just a break. It's a time for students to be creative, social, and, most importantly, physically active. We've spent the past few weeks teaching students a variety of fun, safe games they can play, including Gaga Ball, Tetherball, and Four Square. Our goal is to empower all students to make their recess time a positive and active experience every day by sharing equipment and including everyone.

We've also been talking a lot about sportsmanship and the importance of healthy competition. While competing is natural, we've emphasized playing fairly, following the rules, and respecting teammates and opponents. Healthy competition helps build character, resilience, and teamwork. We've also had important conversations about how to handle wins and losses. We've discussed the importance of winning with humility and learning to handle a loss with grace. Learning to handle disappointment and show respect for others are key life skills we're working on every day.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a fun, safe, and positive learning environment for all our students!

I look forward to teaching your children this year!

Thank you,

Mr. Scheibeck

Dear Families,

Do your part in ensuring you get to school on time and ready to learn! If you haven't done so already, take the pledge!

Sincerely,

Nikki Miller and Jen Couch

Pursuant to House Bill 410, student attendance is calculated in hours. This includes absences that have been identified as both excused and unexcused by the school, as well as planned absences. Being late or tardy to school does calculate into the total hours absent.

If your child is going to be absent for any portion of the school day, please notify the school. You may report an absence by using our Online Absence Reporting available in the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. To enter a request follow these simple steps:

1.Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

2. Select your child’s profile.

3. Navigate to the Absence Request section.

4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.

5. Submit your request.

You will be able to view the status of your request using the View Requests button.

You may also call Chapelfield at 614-478-5575 or email our secretary at gilzows@gjps.org.

Medical excuses from a doctor can be submitted to Stephanie Gilzow, our school secretary, through email (gilzows@gjps.org) or sending in a paper copy.

The front office is a busy place the last 30 minutes of school. We ask that parents NOT CALL to make transportation changes after 2 p.m. Please make sure students know your plan of pick up before they come to school.

Infinite Campus is our parent portal and student information system. This site will allow parents/guardians to access school information electronically. For example, Infinite Campus will allow you to update email addresses and other important information regarding your child as well as view your child's report card electronically.

ALL Families (either new to Chapelfield or returning families) need to update your information in the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus. Directions for how to update Infinite Campus are linked below:

1. Log into the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus at: https://gahannajeffersonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/gahanna_jefferson.jsp

2. Click MORE from the left hand column

3. Click on ONLINE REGISTRATION from choices on the right

4. Click START next to "Existing Student Registration"

5. Go through each step to complete the registration

Families New to Chapelfield Elementary: If you are a new family to Chapelfield (including all of our kindergarten families), you will receive an email from Mrs. Gilzow, school secretary, soon detailing directions on how to log into the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus to update your information.

Returning Families: If you need assistance - please call the school office at 614-478-5575. Mrs. Gilzow will be happy to help.

2025-2026 Food Service Information

A plate lunch is $2.75.

Breakfast is $1.50. *Breakfast runs from 7:50 - 8:05 AM each day at Chapelfield.

Lunch Menu

Breakfast Menu

Families are again asked to complete and submit a 2025-2026 Free/Reduced-Priced Meal Application if they believe they may qualify. Applications are available in the Chapelfield school office or online at: GahannaSchools.org. If approved, the completed application will cover the student for the entire 2025-2026 school year, and no other steps will be necessary unless there is an income change during the school year.

• Next week is the week! September 9th will be our first PTO meeting of the year at 7:00pm. This meeting also encompasses Title 1 information - attendees will have the opportunity to hear important updates regarding the state of our school and critical programs within the school. This meeting will take place in the Cafeteria (participants can enter the building through the “Gym” door on the West side of the building). Come and meet other parents in our school community and learn more about the year ahead! Childcare is provided.

• Follow the Chapelfield PTO Facebook page for updates and reminders for upcoming event.

• The PTO enjoyed hosting students and their special guests for Breakfast with Buddies this morning! Thanks to everyone who stopped by. Special thanks to our 5th grade volunteers - students and their parents volunteered to make this special Chapelfield tradition a great experience for everyone!

• Watch for sign up links for Parent Teacher Conference Dinners - we are looking forward to making sure our educators receive a great meal while staying late to connect with parents, guardians and families!

• Chapelfield Elementary has officially kicked off our Fall “Mumkin” fundraiser! We’ve partnered with the best grower in Ohio for plants this year...Foertmeyer and Sons Greenhouse! Links were sent out via email on August 26, and check those backpacks for flyers making their way home as well. Share your link with family and friends to help support our school (and make that front porch feel like fall!). The flower sale ends 09/12/2025. Flowers will be available for pick up on 09/30/2025 between 2-6 pm (no holds).

• Check out our next PTO restaurant night on Thursday, September 18 at Bibibop on Hamilton.

• Did you know your Kroger grocery shop can benefit our school? The Kroger Community Rewards program offers donations from all qualifying purchases to an organization of your choosing - your school community benefits when you choose Chapelfield PTO! To enroll, visit the Kroger Community Rewards page, log in to your account (or create one!), and search for “Chapelfield PTO” under the listed organizations. You can also sign up in-store to have every transaction benefit our school!

This is the last week of the spirit wear sale! By popular demand, the 5th grade committee has expanded the spirit wear options to include sweatshirts, pants, polos, tank tops and zip-up hoodies. The choices don’t stop there - support our Gahanna district with Gahanna Lion options as well. Items will be on sale through September 5, 2025. To order, please visit this link.

Tuesday, September 9: Title 1 and PTO meeting in the cafeteria @ 7 p.m.; FREE babysitting

Wednesday, September 10: Picture Day!

Friday, September 12: PTO Flower Sales End

Monday, September 15-19:

*Book fair

*Start with Hello Week

Thursday, September 18:

*PTO Restaurant Night @ Bibibop

*Parent Teacher Conferences from 3-7 p.m.

Thursday, September 25:

*ELSS community outing

*Parent Teacher Conferences from 3-7 p.m.

Friday, September 26:

*First PACKS meeting for students @ 8:30 a.m.

*Biz Town for 5th grade

Tuesday, September 30: PTO flower pick up from 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3: No School

Ohio State Testing Dates are ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Please avoid scheduling vacations or appointments over these dates.

2025-2026 District Calendar

2025-2026 School Calendar

Student Handbook

Bus Schedule and Routes