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November 15, 2024

November 15, 2024
November 15,2024

November 15, 2024 November 15, 2024

Festa Humana! Festa Humana!

Festa Humana- Jefferson Elementary's Culture Night, designed to celebrate the rich heritage of our community, will take place Tuesday, November 19th from 5:30- 6:45! Join us for a fun-filled evening where we will explore the diverse backgrounds that make our families unique. Join us to learn about various cultures, complete some activities and crafts from different countries, and enjoy an expanded selection of food from multiple backgrounds and enjoy the 5th-grade choir's performance at 6:30 pm.


New this year, we invite families who may have a special dessert or food item representing your heritage to bring it for others to sample. Please create a one-page sign and include the name of the item and a brief description of its origin and include allergens (gluten, peanut, etc.) and if vegetarian/vegan. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about each other’s traditions and delicious cuisines! This is optional and not required. Please sign up using the link below to let us know if you will be bringing a special cultural food item to share.


Volunteers Needed: Additional volunteers are needed in the cafeteria. Please take a moment and sign up for a 30-minute shift.


NO RSVP or sign-up is needed to attend the Festa Humana Event.


We can’t wait to celebrate our diverse heritages together and share a wonderful evening of food and community!

Heritage Food Item Sign-up
Volunteer Sign-up!

PTO News and Events PTO News and Events

  • Dine Out Fundraiser at City Barbeque on Wednesday, November 20th. Please read the instructions below so that City Barbeque knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal for Jefferson Elementary PTO, and your group will get 20% of your meal’s price donated back! Three ways to participate
  • *Call 6144168890 and mention that you are with Jefferson Elementary PTO before placing your order. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.

    *Visit City Barbeque's online order website. Use the promo code "GIVE," and 20% of your meal’s price will be donated back to Jefferson Elementary PTO. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.

    *Visit the restaurant location at 108 S Stygler Rd, Gahanna 43230, and they will take your order. Mention that you are with Jefferson Elementary PTO before placing your order.

Family Facebook Group- NEW!~ Family Facebook Group- NEW!~

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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.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

Spirit Wear Spirit Wear

Click the Picture to be taken to the online store!

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Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

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Office Volunteer Sign-up

General help at a time that works for you! This can be 30 minutes or three hours! Help make copies, sort papers, organize materials, collect or distribute materials, and other office-type activities needed to support classroom instruction.

Instructions will be provided, so no experience is necessary!

COPY CAT SIGN-UP

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Lunch Helpers Volunteer Sign-up

Our school is in need of volunteers in the cafeteria to help students open food containers, help with general cleanup, and wipe off tables for others.

LUNCH HELPER SIGN-UP

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Playground Helpers- Volunteer Sign-up

Help the staff at Jefferson have extra eyes on the playground. Walk around the playground, monitoring activities, talking with students, or join in and play a game with them!

PLAYGROUND HELPER SIGN-UP

STUDENT DIRECTORY
The student directory is for use between families, not for solicitation purposes. (updated 10.11.24)

Upcoming School Events Upcoming School Events

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Mark Your Calendar...

November 19 Festa Humana- Culture Night Event 5:30- 6:45 pm

November 20 Dine Out- City Barbeque

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

  • Jefferson Elementary Events Calendar

ical Link to add Jefferson Calendar to your phone


LUNCH MENU LINK with ingredient information. (apologies that the lunch menu was out of sync this past week- It has now been updated at the district level.)

2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

LUNCH MENU

Shop with a Cop Donations Shop with a Cop Donations

This event is made possible thanks to Santas like you. Click here to make a donation www.gofundme.com/f/lions-locker

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Heart and Pride Nominations

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.

PREVIOUS JEFFERSON JOURNALS
Jefferson Elementary
Positively Impacting Lives: Everybody, Everywhere, Every Day!
136 Carpenter Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230

614-478-5560

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