Blacklick Bulletin

Dear Blacklick Families:

Happy Mother's Day! I hope you are enjoying the weekend with friends and family!

What an awesome day we had last Friday at our Strides for PRIDE event! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Strides for PRIDE planning committee, led by Karen Davidson, that organized this event. I also want to extend a huge thank you to our Silent Auction Team led by Megan Rush and our Corporate Sponsor Team led by Erin Miller. Hours upon hours are put into the planning process that starts in January! We really appreciate all you do to make this day a success for our students! Also, thank you to all of the parents/guardians that volunteered your time on Friday at our event. We appreciate your time and energy!

Finally, THANK YOU to all of our families and corporate sponsors that made a donation to our Strides for PRIDE event! In total we collected $42,903.70! This is an AMAZING total! We are so grateful to have such a supportive school community!

In addition, thank you to Kristin Stewart and her team that organized Staff Appreciation Week last week for our staff! Thank you to all parents/families that donated to this week! We loved all of the special treats! Your thoughtfulness and appreciation mean so much to us, and it truly made our week!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Respectfully,

Kristen Groves

Strides for Pride Silent Auction Pick-up - Monday May 12th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Blacklick!

A big thank you goes out to all those who participated in this year's Strides for Pride Silent Auction! Your support is always appreciated.

If you were a winner, please remember to stop by the school Monday May 12th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm for our drive-thru pick up time. Weather permitting, we'll be in front of the Blacklick, by the bus loop. Otherwise, find us just inside the front door!

Please volunteer to join us for Field Day on Wednesday, May 21!

We need help running stations for grades 3-5 in the morning and K-2 in the afternoon - or both, if you're really excited about the fun day!

Reach out to Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Perkins, or Mrs. Wolfe with any questions. Thank you!

All Blacklick library books are now due! If your student brought home a reminder slip, please help them return their book to the library as soon as possible. TalkingPoint reminders will go out next week about any books not yet returned. Thank you for your help with this!

To encourage your student to read over the summer, they can complete the Blacklick Summer Reading Bingo, register for the public library's Summer Reading Challenge at

columbuslibrary.org/summerreading or stop in any Columbus Metropolitan Library location after May 31, or visit the sunshine on the Blacklick Library website for more suggestions (your student should be able to show you that information).

Concord Counseling Services is offering summer groups! Click HERE to get access to early registration.

This year we are offering families a way to order school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year online. You can pre-order your supplies by clicking the link below. The deadline to order is July 1st. All online orders will be shipped to your home.

Please check your child's lunch account balance and add money to avoid negative balances. Students are not permitted to have a negative balance and may not be allowed to get a hot lunch with a negative balance. Use the link below for directions on accessing your child's lunch count.

Dear Parents,

We invite you to share a few kind words or a heartfelt message for your child's teacher or Blacklick staff member. Our staff works tirelessly to provide the best education and support for our children, and your appreciation can make a significant impact on their day.

Please take a moment to express your gratitude, share a positive experience, or simply say thank you.

Your messages will be shared with the staff member to brighten their day and acknowledge their hard work and dedication.

Thank you for your participation and support!

“Staff Tribute: Share your thanks”

BES Staff Favorite Things

A list has been complied of the Blacklick 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.

GJPS Elementary Student Handbook 24-25

Please visit You can find almost anything you need on our website

www.gahannaschools.org

• Infinite Campus: Please log in to the parent portal and complete the Annual Information Update. Update all Emergency Medical Forms, make sure all contact information is current, apply money to lunch accounts, and more! Click Here for DIRECTIONS
• Bus Information: find your student's bus route, contact information, and download the bus app.
• District Calendar
• Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: Apply for free or reduced price lunch using the Parent Portal. Directions and more information can be found on the Food Service Website. If you need assistance please contact our head cook, Lisa Hughes at hughesl@gjps.org.
• LUNCH MENU LINK with ingredient information.
  

May 16, 2025: Talent Show

May 21, 2025: Field Day

May 23, 2025: Grade 5 Certificate Ceremony @ 9:00 AM

May 23, 2025: Grade 5 Clap Out @ 2:35 PM
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students

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. Families are encourage to nominate a staff member today! The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.