GJPS Preschool Weekly Update

Dear Families,

This week we’re beginning a new theme in our classroom, “My School and Me”. In the first week of this theme, children will be introduced to their classroom, their teacher, their classmates, and to the school campus. The first week of school will be very exciting for your child with so many new things to learn including new school routines. We will be talking about routines your child does at home to get ready for school, such as getting dressed, eating breakfast, and brushing teeth. Review with your child how he or she gets ready for school. Ask: What do you do first? Next? Last?

This week’s Family Connections activities can be found at
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T1-W1.pdf

This week’s storybook, “Chloe Gets Ready for School” can be found at https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20057_ChloeGetsREadyForSchool_eBook.

We’re so excited to continue exploring with your little one!

Sincerely,

Fireman Dave will be coming to talk about fire safety to our preschoolers. He is scheduled to come to Clark Hall on October 30th and 31st and Goshen Lane on October 27th and November 6th.

There is no school on October 23rd and October 24th.

Your preschooler can dress as any community helper throughout the week!

The City of Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department is looking to expand adaptive youth & family program opportunities. Your feedback is essential as we aim to provide programs that are of interest for the community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and feel free to follow up with any additional comments or questions to chris.skidmore@gahanna.gov

Thank you in advance for your participation in the survey!

https://forms.office.com/r/b7Bkz9BFdB

Clark Hall students in the afternoon class will participate in a school-wide lockdown drill on October 26th. The students will practice moving out of sight, staying quiet and not opening the door.

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.

Each month, we are looking for family volunteers to shine some kindness through small treats/kind gestures with our staff at Goshen Lane Prechool and Clark Hall Preschool. This could be cookies, donuts, coffee etc. The kindness carts will take place the last Friday of each month.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BAFA62CAAF85-monthly

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness. During the month of October, we celebrate people with Down syndrome and make people aware of our abilities and accomplishments. It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating abilities. We can learn all about our history. We have a right to speak out about what it’s like to have Down syndrome and to learn the real story of people like us.

National Principals Month

Bullying Prevention Month Ohio School Safety Month

October 2 National Custodian Day
October 6 National Coaches Day (Instructional & Athletic)

October 27 World Occupational Therapy Day

October 30 National Candy Corn Day

Notable Dates in October

October 15 - 24: Navaratri

October 24: Dasara, Dussehra, or Vijayadashami

October 23-24- No School

October 23- Community Helpers Week

October 26- Trunk-or-Treat

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)