CES Weekly Communicator

Happy Friday, Chapelfield families.

This week I was impressed with our students. We have a week before Winter Break and your child/ren are working hard. They are also showing PAWS (being positive, acting responsibly, working hard, and showing respect). I saw many students help one another during indoor recess, raise their hand in class, follow the playground rules when we were able to go outside, report concerns, apologize when they made a mistake, and wave to friends and staff in the hall. I know many students were given PAWS stickers this week for going above and beyond. I am so proud of our students!

I just want to remind you that the weather has gotten cold. We go outside when the temperature outside is 20 degrees or above. Please have your child bring their coat, a hat, and gloves. If you need a coat, gloves and/or hat for your child, we are happy to help. We have several that were donated that you can keep. Please email me at millern@gjps.org.

Stay warm! Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Nikki Miller

Third Grade will be creating our annual Patchwork Pillows on December 19th. As many of you know, this is a super fun and memorable event for the third graders, but requires a lot of help! We are hoping to have more volunteer sewers with a sewing machine to help put together the student's patchwork pillows. If you know anyone who is available on December 19th from 12:10-2:30 p.m. with a sewing machine please use the sign up link below or email ginnt@gjps.org. Thank you for your support!

Saturdays Dec. 14 & 21, 11AM-1PM

Monday Dec. 16, 5-7PM

161 Granville Street, Gahanna, OH 43230

(614) 214-4747

Residents in the 43230 zip code or Gahanna-Jefferson school district area can attend during the times listed above to receive free winter coats on a first come, first served basis. ID is required.

We kindly ask that ALL visitors follow the steps below each and every time you visit Chapelfield:

1. Once at the front, exterior doors of the school, press the buzzer. A member of the office staff will ask your reason for visiting Chapelfield.

2. Once inside the vestibule, you will enter your drivers' license or state ID into the scanner. ALL visitors/guests/guardians need to scan their drivers license EACH and EVERY time they visit Chapelfield.

3. Once your license has been scanned and processed you will be permitted to enter the main office area to pick up your visitor/volunteer badge.

4. If you have NEVER had your driver's licensed scanned at Chapelfield before, this will take a longer time. You will want to plan accordingly.

**As a reminder, if there is a non-guardian planning to visit Chapelfield for any reason (to eat lunch, read a book in the classroom, visit the bookfair, take your child to an appointment etc.), we ask that the guardian email the teacher and front office (gilzows@gjps.org ) to let us know prior to the visit.

The vestibule will be a place you have to wait if you are picking up a student, dropping off a book bag or lunch box.

The office is a busy place and there are times that we are dealing with student confidential issues. The vestibule will be a place to wait. It also allows us to keep our building safe. We want to keep students and staff safe including keeping confidential information safe. Thank you for understanding.

PTO sponsored a limo ride to Mod Pizza for our Read-A-Thon winners before break!

*Little Caesars Restaurant Fundraiser: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to help raise money for Chapelfield Elementary PTO by purchasing delicious Little Caesars pizza, bread, cookies, and meal deal codes!

HOW TO ORDER:

1. Click the link below to place your order now: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/b4dd580d-6bd1-4a54-9172-fe065acb7656

2. Share our link with everyone you know who loves pizza via email or text, and post on your social media pages to reach even more people.

Remember, you earn $6.00 on every item you sell.

Thanks for your participation! Our fundraiser ends 12/25/2024.

*Mark your calendars for Pancakes and Pajamas with The PTO on January 22nd 6:00-7:30 p.m..

*Save the date for Family Night will be held on Friday, January 24th.

*Thank you for supporting our candy cane fundraiser!

The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Monday, December 16: Spirit Week-Tinsel Toes-Wear warm, winter, fun socks

Tuesday, December 17: Spirit Week-Channel your flannel-Wear your favorite flannel

Wednesday, December 18: Spirit Week-Candy Cane Day-Wear red and white

Thursday, December 19: Spirit Week-Fancy Up-Wear your fanciest winter or NYE's outfit

Friday, December 20:

*Spirit Week-Snooze Day-Wear your cozy, comfy pajamas

*End of quart 2

*PAWS breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the gym

*Last day of school before winter break

Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: Winter Break

*Please note that Friday, January 3 is a teacher work day; NO STUDENTS that day.

Monday, January 6: Students return to school from winter break

GJPS Elementary Student Handbook 24-25

2024-2025 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

2024-2025 School Menus

2024-2025 Bus Schedule and Routes

2025-2026 School Calendar