The Lions' Pride

Welcome back! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Spring Break filled with rest, fun, and quality time with loved ones. As we return to school, we’re excited to jump into the final stretch of the year with energy and focus.

There are many exciting learning opportunities, events, and celebrations ahead, and we’re committed to making this last part of the school year both meaningful and memorable for all of our students.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s finish the year strong—together!

Reminder this week we start state testing:

Tuesday, April 8: 5th Grade - Reading Part 1 @ 8:30 AM

Wednesday, April 9: 5th Grade - Reading Part 2 @ 8:30 AM

Thursday, April 10: 4th Grade - Reading Part 1 @ 8:30 AM

Friday, April 11: 4th Grade - Reading Part 2 @ 8:30 AM

Please join us for the spring session of Run Club at Lincoln Elementary! This session of Run Club is open to 1st through 5th grade students who are interested in running, spending time with friends, and being part of a positive community. Run Club is coordinated by Miss Loveless (lovelessa@gjps.org) and run by staff and parent volunteers. Run Club will meet from 2:45-3:30pm on Wednesdays.

Please note our meeting dates: April 23rd, 30th, and May 7th, 14th, and 21st

We will meet at the stair seats in the hallway outside of the main office.

Sign ups for runners will be on a first come first served basis, although preference may be given to runners who have an adult willing to volunteer. Space is limited. You will receive an email from Miss Loveless confirming your spot.

*We ask students to commit to missing no more than one meeting. Please arrive promptly by 3:30 for pickup.

If a student is picked up after 3:40 twice, or after 3:45 once, there will be a conversation about club membership.*

During Running Club, we will do a short warm up, run laps around the school, and end with some stretching.

Sign up for run club here

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, it’s important for us to have accurate enrollment information. If your child will not be returning to our school next year, please let us know as soon as possible.

Kindly email our school secretary, Mrs. Pedrotty, at pedrottya@gjps.org to inform us of your plans.

Thank you for your help as we prepare for a successful year ahead!

April PTO meeting. Members of the School Board will be giving a presentation on the Fair School Funding Plan.

For the safety of our students and staff, we are making an important change to our morning arrival procedures. From 7:45–8:05 a.m., no vehicles will be permitted to enter the main parking lot from Schillingwood Dr. or Helmbright Dr. unless you have a valid handicap tag or a pass issued by Lincoln.

All other families should use the car loop. If you arrive and find the car loop doors locked, please continue through the loop, park in the main lot, and walk your child into the building to sign them in.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe!

All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will take part in the OST this year. Please see the schedule below and try not to make any appointments or schedule vacations during these dates. Please reach out to your child's teacher, if you have any questions.

We would love to have volunteers in the building! Please look through this spreadsheet and see if you are interested in helping in anyway. Please sign up on the spreadsheet here

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.

May 15, 2025- Tie- Dye day for 5th Graders

May 19, 2025- 5th Grade Picnic

May 23, 2025- Moving up Ceremony for 5th grade families
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students