CES Weekly Communicator

This weekly update will be how we communicate with the school community. Please check your emails on Fridays for the most recent school news.

Good afternoon, Chapelfield families.

This week, we celebrated our PAWS sticker raffle winners, who each got to choose a book from our book vending machine—what a fun way to keep students showing PAWS everyday. A big thank-you goes out to all who ordered mums to support our PTO. Your support makes such a difference for our school community.

On Thursday, October 2, our staff engaged in professional development focused on strengthening writing through Wit & Wisdom and building fluency in Bridges. We are excited to bring these strategies into the classroom to continue supporting student learning.

Looking ahead, next week kicks off two exciting schoolwide events: our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year—Read-A-Thon—and One School, One Book. These initiatives not only support our school but also bring us together through the power of reading. We encourage you to set aside time each night to read with your child and help foster a love of books at home.

We hope you are enjoying the long weekend!

Sincerely,
Nikki Miller

Dear Families,

This month in classroom guidance lessons, we focused on helping students build important social-emotional skills that support their success in school and beyond. Here’s a look at what each grade level has been learning:

Kindergarten–2nd Grade: We explored the Zones of Regulation, a tool that helps students recognize their feelings by using colors to represent emotions (blue, green, yellow, red). Students practiced identifying their zone and learning strategies to move back into the “green zone” where they are calm, focused, and ready to learn.
3rd–4th Grade: We learned about different coping skills to manage stress, worries, or frustration. Students practiced healthy strategies like deep breathing, movement, positive self-talk, and taking breaks, so they have tools ready to use when big feelings arise.
5th Grade: Students participated in a Managing Emotions Escape Room challenge. Through puzzles and teamwork, they identified healthy ways to manage emotions and worked together to “unlock” solutions, reinforcing both problem-solving and regulation skills.

Across all grade levels, we also discussed the idea of “Name it to Tame it”—when students put words to their feelings, it helps them feel more in control and calm.

Thank you for continuing to support these skills at home. A simple way to reinforce what we’re learning is by asking your child to “name” how they are feeling and talk about a strategy they can use to manage that feeling.

Warmly,

Mrs. Jasin

CES Parent and Family Member Participation Policy

Parent and Family Engagement Board Policy

Parent & Family Participation in Title 1 Programs Board Policy

Parents Right to Know

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Physical Education with Mr. Scheibeck

Hello CES families,

In PE class, grades 2–5 have been playing Floor Square—a fun and fast-paced variation of the classic game Four Square. In this version, the ball stays on the ground and does not bounce, making it less difficult but just as exciting. It’s been a great opportunity for students to practice good sportsmanship, including playing fairly, taking turns, and showing respect—win or lose!

Kindergarten and 1st-grade students have been focusing on moving safely through open space. They’ve been learning how to navigate the gym without bumping into others or obstacles. This may sound simple, but it’s an important skill that builds body awareness and helps keep everyone safe—and they’ve been doing a fantastic job!

I also want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Strous’ 1st-grade class. These students have been absolutely outstanding! They enter and exit the gym quietly, listen attentively during instruction, follow safety rules, and consistently show a positive attitude. I am incredibly proud of them!

Thank you and have a fantastic weekend!

Mr. Scheibeck

CES Physical Education

Pursuant to House Bill 410, student attendance is calculated in hours. This includes absences that have been identified as both excused and unexcused by the school, as well as planned absences. Being late or tardy to school does calculate into the total hours absent.

If your child is going to be absent for any portion of the school day, please notify the school. You may report an absence by using our Online Absence Reporting available in the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. To enter a request follow these simple steps:

1.Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

2. Select your child’s profile.

3. Navigate to the Absence Request section.

4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.

5. Submit your request.

You will be able to view the status of your request using the View Requests button.

You may also call Chapelfield at 614-478-5575 or email our secretary at gilzows@gjps.org.

Medical excuses from a doctor can be submitted to Stephanie Gilzow, our school secretary, through email (gilzows@gjps.org) or sending in a paper copy.

The front office is a busy place the last 30 minutes of school. We ask that parents NOT CALL to make transportation changes after 2 p.m. Please make sure students know your plan of pick up before they come to school.

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 at Chapelfield.

Lunch Menu

Breakfast Menu

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 Chapelfield 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.

Save the date! Our next meeting will take place on October 14 and will help us dive into our progress so far and move forward on plans for many more upcoming needs and events. We hope to see you there!
Follow the Chapelfield PTO Facebook page for updates, lots of fun photos from events at school (check out those pictures from Start with Hello week!) and reminders for upcoming events.

Teachers are starting to work with interested parents to help plan Fall Parties - these celebrations will take place on October 31st. Interested parents should reach out to their child’s classroom teacher to offer support, supplies or to help during the parties!
Read-A-Thon is coming! October brings cooler temperatures, beautiful fall leaves and perfect conditions for READING! Read-A-Thon and the One School, One Book programs will roll in on October 6. Stay tuned for information about how to raise funds, how to get involved, and how to make this a WILD October for your family’s reading time!
Looking for more ways to get involved? Help us chair an event! We are looking for volunteers who can help coordinate these special activities - work with a team of volunteers to bring these events to life. Reach out with any questions or to learn more! Sign Up Here!

Read-A-Thon kicks off on Monday, October 6. Check backpacks and email inboxes for information on how to support your student in their fundraising efforts, and for fun ways for the whole family to help celebrate reading while supporting our school community. This special event will run alongside our cherished One School, One Book event again this year, helping to bring us all together!
Thank you to everyone who sold or purchased flowers in our annual Fall flower sale! We hope you enjoy your beautiful plants!
Did you know your Kroger grocery shop can benefit our school? The Kroger Community Rewards program offers donations from all qualifying purchases to an organization of your choosing - your school community benefits when you choose Chapelfield PTO! To enroll, visit the Kroger Community Rewards page, log in to your account (or create one!), and search for “Chapelfield PTO” under the listed organizations. You can also sign up in-store to have every transaction benefit our school!