Family Update

If your child plans to enjoy breakfast at school, please remind them to head directly to the cafeteria when they get into the building. We know how tempting it is to walk the halls with friends first, but delaying breakfast is causing some students to be late to homeroom. Heading to the cafeteria first ensures they get a great meal and protect their attendance record! I am aware of the late buses some mornings, of course those students will not be marked tardy, however students who are caught meandering around in the mornings will be marked tardy.

Also, we have seen some recent incident with group chats. While these group chats have occurred outside of school; some of the conversations are entering into the school day causing minor disruptions and leading to school discipline. Please speak with your student about appropriate use of technology, monitor their messages and explain that consequences will follow their actions.

Our next Family conference is October 14th. You can sign up here.

Please read the following information about E-Bikes.

E-Scooters: Can go where bikes can go, to include sidewalks (max of 20 MPH, must yield to pedestrians, front light and rear reflector required at night)

E-Bicycles: Can go where bikes can go, to include sidewalks when the motor is not engaged.

Gas-powered scooter & bicycles: Not permitted on streets or sidewalks

E-Dirt bikes: Not permitted on streets or sidewalks (when it's an OHM)

Read more information here: https://gahanna.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/473

This week's career is an Industrial Engineer.

An industrial engineer designs and improves systems that help people, equipment, and materials work together to make and deliver products. They use math and data to improve workflows, reduce waste, and maintain quality and safety. Industrial engineers typically earn a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field. If you enjoy STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) and solving problems, this career may interest you! Check out the links to learn more!

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/industrial-engineers.htm?utm_source

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNXMJBQ6oL4

https://wosu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/electrician-career-video/careers-that-work/?student=true

Save the date for October 22nd, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Each year school districts in Ohio are required to offer an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to be identified as gifted in the area of Visual and Performing Arts. The identified areas of giftedness for Visual and Performing Arts include Visual Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama/Theater, and Dance. If you know of a student that may be gifted in an area of the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and would like for them to be screened for possible gifted identification in that particular area, please complete the Visual and Performing Arts Nomination Form found through this link.

Click here to learn more about the two-phase VPA gifted identification process. Please keep in mind that this evaluation is for identification purposes only. There are no specialized classes offered to students identified as gifted in VPA; however, teachers can use this information to differentiate their lessons.

Please note: Once a student is identified as gifted in one of the Visual and Performing Arts categories (instrumental music, vocal music, dance, visual art, theater/drama), the student is not eligible to go through the nomination process again for the same category.

Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, November 15, 2026, and will only be accepted using the Google link above.

If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Boyle at gjpsgifted@gjps.org.

October 14th- Family Conferences

October 22nd- STEM Fest

October 19, 2026: Conference Comp Day - No School
October 20, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
November 9, 2026: PD Day - No School
November 25-27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 23, 2026-January 1, 2027: Winter Break - No School
January 4, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Day - No School
February 15, 2027: Presidents Day - No School
March 8, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
March 9, 2027: PD Day - No School
March 26, 2027: Conference Comp Day - No School
March 29-April 2, 2027: Spring Break- No School
April 30, 2027: PD Day - No School
May 27, 2027: Last Day of School for Students
May 28, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School

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.