GJPS Preschool Weekly Update

School pictures will be April 3rd at CLARK HALL. Forms will be sent home on March 22nd in your child's backpack.

Each year for state reporting, we are required to collect income percentages of students served in our GJPS preschool. The link below outlines the poverty levels based on size of family and can be used to make the appropriate selection for your family.

Please complete the google form by April 5, 2024. There is an option to opt out if you choose not to participate.

March 29- No school

April 8- April 12- Spring Break

We are planning on hosting a family fun night on May 10, 2024 (more details to come) from 4:30-6:30. We are reaching out to see if any families have businesses that they would like to showcase that is child friendly. If so, email Missy Grimmett at grimmettm@gjps.org.

We would ideally like the business to provide a game or service that would support the students that evening while sponsoring your business.

Dear Families,

Next week, children will learn about three bugs that many people don’t like: spiders, scorpions, and worms. They will learn that not all of these creatures are dangerous, how to stay safe around those that are dangerous, and how some of these creatures can be very helpful.

Next week’s Family Connections activities can be found at:
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T7-W4.pdf

Next week’s storybook, “Spiders, Scorpions, and Worms” can be found at: https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20086_SpidersScrpWrms_eBook.

Looking forward to an exciting week!

Sincerely,

Reminder for what session your child will be in next year:

AM Session- children that are not 4 by August 1, 2024

PM Session- children who are 4 by August 1, 2024

Age for Kindergarten: Your child must be 5 by August 1, 2024 to go to Kindergarten.

Enrollment for Kindergarten: If your child is age-eligible to go to Kindergarten and currently attends our preschool, you will NOT need to enroll them for Kindergarten. We will send all information to the building principals.

Our preschool licensing rules require us to have an updated medical statement on each student after EACH annual exam. The medical statement form is attached below. Take this form to your child's yearly exam to have completed by their pediatrician. If you need a form sent home, please let us know and we would be happy to print and send it home!

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.

March 29- No School

April 8-12- Spring Break

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)