Blacklick Bulletin
Week of February 23, 2026 - Issue #28
PE in Grade 1
First graders have been exploring various Winter Olympic events in PE class. The students have been figure skating (feet placed on scarves), speed skating (feet placed on scarves), freestyle ski jump (running and jumping off of vault boxes), and bobsledding (pushing teammates sitting on top of a mat placed on two scooters).
Library in Grade 1
First graders are reading books published in 2023 or 2024 so that they can nominate titles for the Buckeye Book Awards. This state award is nominated and voted on only by students in the state of Ohio. We want to make sure it’s a great list for next fall so we’re working hard to make some good recommendations.
Music in Grade 1
First graders had a chance to explore xylophone playing! They learned how to play up & down on the xylophones and learned a song to go with the hilarious book “Mortimer” by Robert Munsch.
We are learning songs and playing musical games like “Let Us Chase the Squirrel” and “Grizzly Bear”!
Art in Grade 1
This is Miss. Willmore, Mrs. Perkin’s teacher from OSU. 1st Graders are sculpting and painting their clay cacti this week! After reading Way Out in the Desert by T.J. Marsh and Jennifer Ward, our 1st grade artists are now cactus experts.
Students rolled out air dry clay to create their cactus before adding spines, animal burrows, and texture to their cactus! Next they’ll paint their pinch pots and cactus with tempera paint!
All Parents/Guardians are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to Attend Our PTO Meetings!
PTO Officers for 2025-2026
Kristin Stewart - President
Jess Waxler - Vice President
Emily Smith - Treasurer
Laura Valido - Secretary
Andrea Stump - Board Elect
Need to contact the PTO?
The Blacklick PRIDE Partner PTO is already planning for Teacher Appreciation Week (that is scheduled for May 2026). If you are interested in donating an item for Teacher Appreciation Week, please click on the link below:
Please make sure students are dressed warmly for recess as the weather gets colder. We will be outside for recess unless the temperature falls below 17 degrees.
If you need coats, hats, or gloves, please reach out to Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Warfield or Mrs. Jenkins.
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.
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 Blacklick 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.
The Eastland-Fairfield Career Center is excited to announce registration for summer camp for students entering currently in grades 5-7 on Monday, February 9th. Please note that sessions will fill quickly.
Dates: June 2nd & 3rd
Times: 8:40-11:00am (morning session); 12:05-2:25pm (afternoon session)
Lunch: If you choose both sessions, students will need to bring a sack lunch.
Location: Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport OH 43125
Price: FREE!!
Transportation: Not provided
Registration: Eastland-Fairfield website (Registration will end on April 10th)
Do you know a staff member who you feel makes a profound impact on students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools? If so, nominate them for the GJPS Heart and Pride award. This award is open to any staff member. regardless of position. Each month, the district will take the nominations to the Heart and Pride Committee, which is composed of community members and former staff members. The committee will select two winners a month that will be recognized by our Board of Education at the monthly meeting. If you have a staff member in mind, please complete THIS GOOGLE FORM. Nominations can take place all year.
Mark Your Calendar!
Feb. 3, 4, and 5: Donuts with Grown Ups (Details coming soon)
Feb. 13: Professional Learning Day for Staff - No School for Students
Feb. 16: Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 20: Family Movie Night at Blacklick (doors open at 6:00 PM)
Feb. 28: GJEF Gala
March 6: End of Quarter 3
March 9: Staff Work Day - No School
March 20: Conference Comp Day - No School for Students or Staff
Mar. 30-April 3: Spring Break- No School
May 1: No School for Students
May 8: Strides for PRIDE Day!
May 15: Talent Show - Grade 5 Students
May 21: Field Day
May 22: Last Day of School for Students
May 26: Teacher Work Day (Last day for staff)
May 28: Report Cards Released to Families