CES Weekly Communicator

This weekly update will be how we communicate with the school community. Please check your emails on Fridays for the most recent school news.

Happy Friday, CES Families!

Report cards go home today — please check your child’s bookbag for their envelope.

We’ve also extended our PTO Read-a-Thon! We are currently $7,544 short of our goal. Please take a moment to read the PTO section below for ways you can help promote the Read-a-Thon. The funds raised go directly back to our students, teachers, and families to make CES a strong and thriving school community. Let’s work together to reach our goal!

Also, please review our Fall Party and Parade expectations, including what students may wear if they choose to participate and our rainy-day schedule procedures. If your child will not participate in the parade, please email your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support — and have a wonderful weekend! 🍁

Sincerely,
Nikki Miller

This is our last week of One School, One Book. Please let your friends and family know how much your child is reading as one school. Have them donate to our PTO Read-A-Thon and have your child tell them about The Wild Robot.

Please consider donating here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/chapelfield25?home_v2=true. Continue to follow along with our One School, One Book. Our website, linked below, will keep you updated on all events.

One School, One Book Website for the Wild Robot!

Directions on how to access Lexia and Dreambox

Hello Families,

The holiday season can be a joyful but sometimes stressful time for families. If your family could use a little extra support this upcoming season, please take a look at the attached resource for local holiday assistance programs. Now is the time to apply. See the flyer for more details.

Best,
Mrs. Jasin

Library with Mrs. Long

Author Alert!! Does your student like the Smile, Guts, and Sisters series, or Babysitter’s Club graphic novels? Author Raina Telgemeier is visiting Ohio State on November 8th! You need to purchase tickets for this event. Check out this website for more information.

This week is Digital Citizenship Week. We are learning how to be safe, responsible, and respectful when online. I have reinforced with every student that when they are questioning something, or they are not sure about something they find online, they should talk to their trusted adult. Here are some parent resources for the topics we have been talking about:

Common Sense Media Family Tips and Activities

Google’s Be Internet Awesome Family Resources

Kindergarten - We read Alma and How She Got her Name for Hispanic Heritage Month. We discussed our family traditions and if there is a story for our own names. We read Creepy Carrots for our October spooky read. For Digital Citizenship Week, students are learning three rules to be safe online: always ask an adult first, only talk to people you know, and stick to sites just right for you. Our powerful words have been: heritage, creep, and creepy.

First Grade - For Hispanic Heritage Month we read Alma and How She Got Her Name. We discussed the traditions and heritage in our families, and shared any stories behind our own names. We read Creepy Carrots for our spooky October read. For Digital Citizenship Week, students have been learning to pause and think when online, and to use our head, heart, arms, legs, feet, and gut when making decisions. Our powerful words have been: heritage, creep, and creepy.

Second Grade - For Hispanic Heritage Month we read My Papi has a Motorcycle. We discussed our own family heritage, traditions, and celebrations we have in our families. For an October spooky book, we read The Quacken and used evidence to support our answers when discussing the book. During Digital Citizenship Week we are learning how to be a super digital citizen by being safe, responsible, and respectful online. Our powerful words have been: heritage and evidence

Third Grade - Third graders have started a research project to support their learning in Wit and Wisdom. First, they built a lego submarine, and then the next week they learned how to code it to move and help the scientist explore the ocean. Now students are becoming ocean explorers themselves by choosing an ocean animal to research and learn more about. Students may use books or a digital resource (Pebble Go Next, World Book Kids, World Almanac for Kids, or Capstone eBooks) to learn about the animals appearance, habitat, place on the food chain, adaptations, and other fun facts. Next month, students will be using their research to create a Google Slides presentation of everything they have learned.

Fourth Grade - For Hispanic Heritage Month we read Planting Stories about Pura Belpre. We discussed the meaning of the word heritage and what traditions make up the heritage of our own families. For a spooky October read, we read The Widow’s Broom. We used text evidence to make conclusions about what happened. During Digital Citizenship Week we are discussing different scenarios and if it is ok to share private information. Our powerful words have been: heritage and evidence.

Fifth Grade - For Hispanic Heritage Month we read Dreamers and discussed the traditions in our families that create our own heritage. For a spooky October read we enjoyed The Stranger. We used text evidence to support who we think the stranger is, and had some lively discussions. (There is no answer!!) During Digital Citizenship Week we are discussing different situations and if it is ok to share private information. Our powerful words have been: heritage and evidence.

Our Fall Party and Parade will take place on Friday, October 31 at 1:10 p.m. and we can’t wait to celebrate together!

Parade and Costume Information:

Students should not come to school wearing their costumes. Costumes may be put on at 12:45 p.m. before the parade begins.

To ensure a fun and safe day for everyone, please help your child follow these Costume Guidelines:

Costumes must be school-appropriate — no excessive gore, no weapon-like props, and modest coverage of the body.
Masks may be worn during the parade only and should be put away once students are back inside the building.
Staff will monitor costumes, and adjustments may be made if necessary.

Additional Information:

Homeroom Teachers via Room Parents will reach out to families for help and/or supplies for classroom parties.
If it rains, we will announce any parade cancellation at 11:00 a.m.
If the parade is canceled, Room Parents may begin setting up for classroom parties at 1:10 p.m., and parties will start at 1:30 p.m.

Thank you for helping us make this a safe and enjoyable celebration for all students!

Pursuant to House Bill 410, student attendance is calculated in hours. This includes absences that have been identified as both excused and unexcused by the school, as well as planned absences. Being late or tardy to school does calculate into the total hours absent.

If your child is going to be absent for any portion of the school day, please notify the school. You may report an absence by using our Online Absence Reporting available in the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. To enter a request follow these simple steps:

1.Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

2. Select your child’s profile.

3. Navigate to the Absence Request section.

4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.

5. Submit your request.

You will be able to view the status of your request using the View Requests button.

You may also call Chapelfield at 614-478-5575 or email our secretary at gilzows@gjps.org.

Medical excuses from a doctor can be submitted to Stephanie Gilzow, our school secretary, through email (gilzows@gjps.org) or sending in a paper copy.

The front office is a busy place the last 30 minutes of school. We ask that parents NOT CALL to make transportation changes after 2 p.m. Please make sure students know your plan of pick up before they come to school.

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 at Chapelfield.

Lunch Menu

Breakfast Menu

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 Chapelfield 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.

Thanks to everyone who made it out for our October PTO meeting - it was so great to see so many of you there, and we appreciate the feedback, thoughts and ideas. Join us in November as we consider the future needs of our Chapelfield community and continue to grow the support the PTO - all parents and guardians are encouraged to attend, share ideas, and learn more about our school community! We can’t wait to see you there - join us on November 11 at 7pm.
Follow the Chapelfield PTO Facebook page for updates, lots of fun photos from events at school (check out those pictures from Start with Hello week!) and reminders for upcoming events.

Fall Parties will take place on October 31st. Interested parents should reach out to their child’s classroom teacher to offer support, supplies or to help during the parties!
Looking for more ways to get involved? Help us chair an event! We are looking for volunteers who can help coordinate these special activities - work with a team of volunteers to bring these events to life. Reach out with any questions or to learn more! Sign Up Here!

We are having so much fun reading, celebrating our school community, and raising funds to support our school, we have extended our Read-A-Thon for one more week. We need your help to support special community events, and provide funds to support our teachers through supply funds and classroom grants. Help us reach our goal of $19,500!
Individual links were sent via email (check for your 99pledges link in your inbox, or use this link and search for your student)
We can’t wait to reward our hard-working readers! Read on for more information about the prizes!

Did you know your reader is eligible for a once-in-a-school year opportunity to celebrate their reading with a special lunch outing? There are three ways students get the chance to head out to lunch:

The six students who raise the most money will get a limo ride to a pizza lunch
All students who raise at least $50 will be entered in a drawing and three will win a spot on the limo to lunch
All students who complete their One School, One Book questions and log their additional reading time will be entered into a drawing and three will win a limo ride to lunch

The top two classes who raise the most funds will win a popsicle party! Let’s see if anyone can catch up to our Kindergarteners, who have a solid lead
Consider your impact - every donation makes a measurable difference at our school!

Families can help us raise funds through this event by sharing their link with friends and family. Looking for fun ways to help your student raise funds? Check out our Chapelfield PTO Facebook page to share a fun Bingo game or sponsor-a-day reading calendar as well as updates on our progress.

This form went home today. Please consider being a read-a-thon sponsor.

Visual & Performing Arts Gifted Education Identification

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) learn more about the identification process.