March 21, 2025

A few safety reminders and traffic expectations:

1) 20 MPH School Zone Speed Limit along Carpenter Road from Shull Ave to North High Street.

2) Right Turn only when leaving the student pick up and drop off line. (Traffic Light Exit)

3) Use your turn signal to indicate you are turning into parking lots.

4)No cell phone use in the car drop-off or pick-up line. We need your undivided attention on the surrounding area. Phone Down- It's The Law.

Below is our spring Ohio State Testing Schedule for grades 3, 4, and 5 students. Testing will begin in the morning. We kindly ask that you avoid planned absences or planned medical appointments on these dates. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Each PTO Board Member and Committee Chair term has been reduced to one year. Therefore, all Board and Committee Chair positions are open for the 2025-2026 school year!

Please review all positions & descriptions within the following form. By signing up for one or more slots, you are simply expressing interest and are not yet committed to the role. The PTO Board will be in touch to discuss further and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to reach out to Mr. Schmidt with questions as well.

March 25 3rd Grade Music Performance @7:00 pm with 5th Grade Choir

Spring Break Monday, March 31- Friday, April 4
April 15 4th Grade Music Performance @7:00 pm with 5th Grade Choir

April 18 No School Conference Comp Day

April 24 5th Parent Orientation Meeting at Middle School East, 5:30 pm

April 25 School Dance: Grades K-2 6:00- 7:10 pm. (Free Event)

April 25 School Dance: Grades 3-5 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Free Event)

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2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

Pizza Rotation for Jefferson Elementary

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.

Please visit www.gahannaschools.org You can find almost anything you need on our website

• Infinite Campus: Please log in to the parent portal and complete the Annual Information Update. Update all Emergency Medical Forms, make sure all contact information is current, apply money to lunch accounts, and more! Click Here for DIRECTIONS
• Bus Information: find your student's bus route, contact information, and download the bus app.
• Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: Apply for free or reduced price lunch using the Parent Portal. Directions and more information can be found on the Food Service Website. If you need assistance please contact our head cook, Kim Karshner Karshnerk@gjps.org

Join our Facebook Group and be part of the community. This group was created for Jefferson families and staff to support and celebrate our students and school. It's also a great place to ask questions of other parents and have support as you navigate the school year.

We are excited to see all the amazing and encouraging ways our families and staff connect with each other! This is a place for positive comments and a helpful resource for families. This is not the place to voice concerns. If you have an issue you would like to discuss, please get in touch with the staff member directly via email or call the school. This is a place to build on the sense of community within our Jefferson Family.

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