CES Weekly Communicator

Good evening, Chapelfield families.

Over the past few weeks, we have celebrated students showing PAWS as a class in a friendly competition. Grade levels competed either in homerooms or in cross grade level groups in an obstacle course! Another way we are celebrating students is having a golden spatula competition during lunch. Classrooms that are Positive, Act Responsibly, Work Hard, and Show Respect have earned a popsicle party!

Please look at the volunteer opportunities in this newsletter for Carnival & Field Day. These are 2 big traditions coming up in May. With the support of our families, we are able to create wonderful memories for the students at Chapelfield. PTO plays an important role at our school. Thanks to successful fundraisers like the Spring Flower Sale and Skate Night, we are able to provide great learning activities and experiences for our students. Don't forget to reach out if you want to join our PTO in a leadership role. Thank you families for all you do to support Chapelfield.

Finally, next week 4th and 5th grade complete OST testing. Make sure your child gets a good night rest, has a healthy breakfast, and leaves in a positive mood. 4th grade will take the Math OST on Monday and Tuesday. 5th grade will take the Science OST on Wednesday and Thursday.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Nikki Miller

Field Day 2024 is approaching and will take place on May 22nd. In the past, we have held 2 sessions, and we are going to continue this trend. Each session will be 2 hours each. 3rd-5th will go in the morning from 9-11a.m. K-2 will be in the afternoon from 12:15-2:15 p.m. We will have 10 different stations, and are hoping to get at least 2 volunteers per station to run them.

Morning volunteers – I am going to ask that you arrive at 8:30AM and stay till 11:15 AM.

Afternoon volunteers – I am going to ask that you arrive at 11:45 and stay till 2:30 PM.

Here is the sign-up link, and I will also be sending this out using talking points.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A5AB2AA5FBC70-48497581-cesfield

Please feel free to reach out to me directly at scheibeckm@gjps.org if you have any questions!

Thank you and have a fantastic weekend!

Matt Scheibeck

CES Physical Education

The Ohio State Testing schedule is outlined below for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling planned dental and/or doctor appointments on these dates. We really appreciate your support and understanding!

Please visit https://www.gahannaschools.org/families/enrollment for information on how to enroll your incoming Kindergartener for next year. Please help spread the word to your neighbors and friends who have a child who will be 5 by August 1st. Chapelfield Elementary's Kindergarten Kick-Off Open House event for parents and students will be Tuesday, May 7th from 5:45 - 6:45 PM.

Roarrrr! Little Lions, are you ready to join our PRIDE? GJPS Preschool enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2024-25 school year! 👧‍👦 Let's play, learn and have fun together!

Click Here for all the information and to register for our GJPSPreschool!

*Friday, May 10: Carnival at 6 p.m.

*Tuesday, May 12: PTO Meeting at 7 p.m.

*Thursday, May 16: Chuck E Cheese Restaurant Night

One of our favorite events of the year is quickly approaching-CARNIVAL will be held Friday May 10th 6:00-8:30 p.m.. Without volunteers this event can’t happen and we will cancel stations. Please sign up to volunteer here! Each time slot is one hour of the carnival so everyone can also enjoy the fun!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0F4CA9A82BABF85-48588169-ptoboard/20395936

Volunteers Needed:

*Teacher Apprecition: We also still need people to help with teacher appreciation, May 6-10. Please contact PTO by email if you are interested helping.

*In order for us to give back to our school community and provide fun events, we need volunteers. Please sign up here to join our team.

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.

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Monday, April 29: OST-4th grade Math part 1

Tuesday, April 30: OST-4th grade Math part 2

Wednesday, May 1:

*OST-5th grade Science part 1

*Chinese Final Celebration @ 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 2: OST-5th grade Science part 2

Friday, May 3: NO SCHOOL for students; Teacher Professional Development

Monday, May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 7:

*EL 2nd & 3rd grade Field Trip to Conservator

*Incoming Kindergarten Open House @ 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8: Third Grade Walking Field Trip to Gahanna Historical Society

Friday, May 10:

*PAWS Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.

*Carnival 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14: EL 4th and 5th Field trip to the Zoo

Tuesday, May 14: PTO meeting @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: 4th grade field trip to Crew Stadium

Thursday, May 16: PTO Chuck Cheese Night @3-9 p.m.

Friday, May 17: 5th grade Field Trip to King's Island

Wednesday, May 22: Field Day

Thursday, May 23:

*Paws Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.

*Kindergarten Celebration @ 9 a.m.

*4th grade field trip to the library

Friday, May 24:

*4th grade field trip to Sunpoint Park

*End of Quarter 4

*Last Day of School

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

2023-2024 School Menus

BUS SCHEDULE AND ROUTES FOR 2023-24

24-25 School Calendar

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