Blacklick Bulletin
**Updated: September 4, 2023
Art Update in Kindergarten
Library Update in Kindergarten
Our whole school has been celebrating National Library Week (which is really next week) but April is School Library Month! We have been talking about how lucky we are to choose from so many books and we talked briefly about our Gahanna branch, which we’ll discuss again in May with Summer Reading.
Music Update in Kindergarten
Kindergarteners have been working so hard on learning to properly play xylophones. We have learned “1-2 Buckle My Shoe”, “Chip Chop!”, and “There Were 10 in the Bed”. The kids love it! Continue to encourage your students to sing the songs they learn in music class for you at home!
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, April 16, 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!
April 16 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 10 Strides for PRIDE Fundraiser
May 17 Talent Show for grades 4 and 5
May 21 PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM
May 22 Field Day
May 23 Field Day Rain Date
May 24 Grade 5 Recognition PRIDE Talk @ 9:00 AM
May 24 Grade 5 Clap Out @ 2:00 PM