Blacklick Bulletin
**Updated: September 4, 2023
Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Tolliver! Mrs. Tolliver is an intervention specialist at Blacklick that works with our kindergarten and first grade students. On Friday, Superintendent Deagle and Assistant Superintendent Jill Elliot visited Blacklick to present the GJPS Heart and Pride Award to Mrs. Tolliver!
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding staff members who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Congratulations, Mrs. Tolliver! We are so proud of you!
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is excited to introduce a new texting tool that will help families connect better with their schools and teachers. We heard in our communication survey that text messages are the preferred communication method to receive information from GJPS and to support this feedback, we are expanding our district use of TalkingPoints to all staff and families.
TalkingPoints is a texting platform that allows families to receive the messaging as a text or through the TalkingPoints app. It also provides instant access to the messages in more than 150 languages. For families who choose to receive TalkingPoint communication straight to your text inbox, you will need to save the text numbers separately so you know who they are from. Otherwise, we encourage you to download the TalkingPoints for Parents mobile app in the app store on your iPhone or Android for additional features. More information about accessing messages can be found on our GJPS District website.
You will be receiving text messages from the District, Mrs. Groves and teachers in the coming weeks so please be on the lookout!
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Blacklick library at 6:30 PM. Check out the most up to date information from the Blacklick PRIDE Partner PTO by clicking on the link below:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Karen Davidson, PTO President, at ptoblacklick@gmail.com.
Music in First Grade
First graders are having fun playing with the “Giant Stretchy Band” and learning new songs! A 1st grade favorite is “The Key Game”, which is great for practicing loud/quiet skills. We love music! :)
Art in First Grade
In first grade, students are looking at artwork from Chile called Arpilleras. We tore paper and added texture to represent the Andes Mountains. Later we will layer more textured paper to create a landscape collage. Lastly, students will learn to create an origami house!
Library in First Grade
Saturday, November 18, 2023
The Blacklick Bazaar is back again this year and will be held in the Blacklick Elementary cafeteria and gymnasium!
Please plan to attend the Blacklick Bazaar on Saturday, November 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. There will be over 60 direct sales and craft vendors that will have great items for purchase.
We will also host a raffle with items donated by our vendors during the bazaar. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to GRIN (Gahanna Residents in Need).
Admission is free! Please invite your friends! We hope to see you there!
As a school community we will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio. Please check your child's PRIDE folder for information regarding this collection.
WHAT: The Pop Tab Program is a fundraising project that supports Ronald McDonald House Charities. By collecting tabs from aluminum cans, RMHC of Central Ohio is able to recycle them in exchange for money that is then put towards paying the utility bills for the Ronald McDonald House.
WHEN: September 5, 2023 - May 1, 2024
WHERE: Students can drop off pop tabs in the boxes located in each hallway at Blacklick Elementary.
Celebrating Our Staff
We are excited to announce the Heart and Pride staff recognition award! This award is being established to recognize outstanding staff members who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.
This nomination form will remain open year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
If you believe your family may qualify for free/reduced-price meals, please apply online for free or reduced-price meal benefits with these easy steps:
- Sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- Choose "MORE" in the left-hand column.
- Choose "MEAL BENEFITS".
RELATED LINKS
Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online Application Tutorial (PDF)
Mark Your Calendar!
November 13 No School for Students (Professional Learning for Staff)
November 14 and 15 Grade 5 CoGAT Testing
November 18 Blacklick Bazaar
November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students or Staff)
November 28 Family Night Out at Glow Putt
December 7 Family Night Out: MOD Pizza