Blacklick Bulletin
Week of November 17, 2025 - Issue #16
November 12-17 will be preview days. During Library class, all students will make a wish list of books, and bring it home with a flyer. Many details will be on this flyer so be sure to ask your student about it if you haven't seen it by Monday the 17th. No sales (and no money) before the 18th.
Nov 18-21 will be shopping days. Students who bring money to school will shop during their library class.
Students can bring cash, check (to Blacklick PTO), Scholastic e-wallet (info on website and wish list). 8% sales tax will be added. Some students have asked about a debit card; if parents give permission, please include a note that details how much they are allowed to spend. If you would like to shop with your student during their library class, you are welcome - if you need details about when that is, feel free to contact me.
We will also be open for family shopping during:
- the Community Celebration from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursday, Nov. 20
- the Blacklick Bazaar from 8:30am-12:00pm on Saturday, Nov. 21
Our Scholastic Book Fair website will be active from November 12-21. You can use it to set up an e-wallet now.
You are under no obligation to buy. Purchases support the Blacklick Library. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Ball. Thank you!
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.
Music in Kindergarten
Kindergarteners are learning and singing autumn songs and playing “Turkey Run, Turkey Hide!”
We move our bodies to the music, practice using our singing voices, and are building a love of music!
Art in Kindergarten
Kindergarteners have been hard at work on their Starry Night inspired paintings, and are now adding their final touches! We observed Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and noticed a city at the bottom of work. Students looked at photos of Columbus, Ohio and then created their own cityscapes out of paper to finish off their work!
Library in Kindergarten
Kindergarteners are learning all sorts of new things lately! We introduced chromebooks and talked about trying to use the trackpad instead of the touchscreen. They are practicing with a choice of links on our library website. We have also been trying to explain the concept of the book fair, although that is something they understand better once they see it. If you haven’t heard about the book fair yet, please reach out to Mrs. Ball!
PE in Kindergarten
Kindergarteners have been continuing their focus on body and spatial awareness through exploration of the hula hoops and during a game called “hospital”. “Hospital” develops their ability to protect a pin and roll a ball to knock down other pins; as well as finding open space to place their pin down.
For food assistance, please come to GRIN. No appointment needed. Come during the listed pantry hours. Bring your photo ID & proof of residency. You may come 2 times/month for canned foods, fresh produce, dairy, meat, toiletries & cleaning supplies.
Pantry Hours:
Every Tuesday 6-8:00 PM
Every Wednesday 10 am - Noon
Every Saturday 9 am - 11:00 am
Questions? Contact Beth Bentley, Program Director at pd@grin4gahanna.org.
"GRIN is an equal opportunity provider."
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.
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 Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation “Promotes Excellence” by funding innovative projects beyond traditional school budgets. Since 2004, GJEF has funded over $3.4 million in educational programs for our students.
💰 Raffle Details
Grand Prize: $1,000 CASH
Ticket Prices:
1 Ticket = $10
3 Tickets = $25
50/50 Raffle: 50% of ticket sales go to the Blacklick PTO
🌟 Drawing: 2/28/2026 🌟 Need not be present to win 🌟 Open to everyone
The flyer for raffle tickets will be coming home with your student.
Thank you for supporting Blacklick Elementary and the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation! Questions? Contact: Cara Platt (carajplatt@gmail.com) or Kellie Bodle (leisk3@gmail.com).
Mark Your Calendar!
Nov. 17 - 21 Book Fair in the library
Nov. 20 Blacklick Community Night (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Nov. 22 Blacklick Bazaar & Book Fair in the library (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 19 End of Quarter 2
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 5: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 10: GLHS Ribbon Cutting and Community Tours
Jan. 12: Yearbook Group Photos
Jan. 16: Be the Light PRIDE Talk (Details coming soon)
Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Day - No School
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. 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 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