Blacklick Bulletin
Week of February 16, 2026 - Issue #27
PE in 2nd Grade
Our 2nd graders have been hard at work on their hockey skills! Students are learning the basic skills of stick handling, passing, and spacing through a variety of hockey games and activities.
Library in 2nd Grade
Second graders have been reading some of the award winners from the Youth Media Awards but we will soon be moving into a unit on Google Docs where they will learn how to copy, cut, and paste. We talk about how these are lifelong skills that might take a bit of practice at first!
Music in 2nd Grade
2nd Graders are getting an introduction to ukulele playing! We are learning the “Pout Pout Fish” song on the ukulele to go with the book Pout Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen.
Art in 2nd Grade
In 2nd grade students are finishing up their beautiful clay coil pots! Students were introduced to the skill set of “score, slip and smooth” in order to securely attach two separate pieces of clay together. This is also their first time using glaze, which is a liquid glass that coats the clay projects to make them smooth and shiny! Students have worked very hard on their pots, and are very excited to bring them home!
All Parents/Guardians are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to Attend Our PTO Meetings!
PTO Officers for 2025-2026
Kristin Stewart - President
Jess Waxler - Vice President
Emily Smith - Treasurer
Laura Valido - Secretary
Andrea Stump - Board Elect
Need to contact the PTO?
The Blacklick PRIDE Partner PTO is already planning for Teacher Appreciation Week (that is scheduled for May 2026). If you are interested in donating an item for Teacher Appreciation Week, please click on the link below:
Please make sure students are dressed warmly for recess as the weather gets colder. We will be outside for recess unless the temperature falls below 17 degrees.
If you need coats, hats, or gloves, please reach out to Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Warfield or Mrs. Jenkins.
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.
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 Blacklick 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.
The Eastland-Fairfield Career Center is excited to announce registration for summer camp for students currently in grades 5-7 on Monday, February 9th. Please note that sessions will fill quickly.
Dates: June 2nd & 3rd
Times: 8:40-11:00am (morning session); 12:05-2:25pm (afternoon session)
Lunch: If you choose both sessions, students will need to bring a sack lunch.
Location: Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport OH 43125
Price: FREE!!
Transportation: Not provided
Registration: Eastland-Fairfield website (Registration will end on April 10th)
Do you know a staff member who you feel makes a profound impact on students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools? If so, nominate them for the GJPS Heart and Pride award. This award is open to any staff member. regardless of position. Each month, the district will take the nominations to the Heart and Pride Committee, which is composed of community members and former staff members. The committee will select two winners a month that will be recognized by our Board of Education at the monthly meeting. If you have a staff member in mind, please complete THIS GOOGLE FORM. Nominations can take place all year.
Mark Your Calendar!
Feb. 3, 4, and 5: Donuts with Grown Ups (Details coming soon)
Feb. 13: Professional Learning Day for Staff - No School for Students
Feb. 16: Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 20: Family Movie Night at Blacklick (doors open at 6:00 PM)
Feb. 28: GJEF Gala
March 6: End of Quarter 3
March 9: Staff Work Day - No School
March 20: Conference Comp Day - No School for Students or Staff
Mar. 30-April 3: Spring Break- No School
May 1: No School for Students
May 8: Strides for PRIDE Day!
May 15: Talent Show - Grade 5 Students
May 21: Field Day
May 22: Last Day of School for Students
May 26: Teacher Work Day (Last day for staff)
May 28: Report Cards Released to Families