Weekly Update November 5, 2021
Welcome New School Board Members
Congratulations to Mrs. Kara Coates, Mrs. Sue Horn and Mr. Dion Manley, who were elected to the GJPS Board of Education this week. We look forward to them joining the board in January and bringing their unique talents, perspectives and expertise to serve our students, staff and families.
We appreciate the passion and dedication demonstrated by all the candidates during the election season. It was inspiring to see so many people willing to serve our schools. We are grateful to all candidates for conducting their campaigns in thoughtful and respectful ways.
Nationwide Children's COVID Vaccine Clinic Ages 5-11
Mark Your Calendar
Nationwide Children's Hospital will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for students ages 5-11 in the GJPS Preschool at Clark Hall.
GRIN Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Public Library Temporarily Closed on Sundays
Due to staffing shortages, the Columbus Metropolitan Library will close all 23 of its locations on Sundays, effective November 14 through at least January 9.
Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary students in Ms. Light's third grade class recently celebrated Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, by making their own rangoli designs. The festival of Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia. Rangoli, a sign of welcome, is usually a design created on the floor, made from colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals.
Middle School East
OSU defensive tackle Haskell Garrett visited classrooms and talked to eighth grade students at Middle School East about leadership and building lasting relationships.
Lincoln High School and EFCTS
Two Gahanna Lincoln High School students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools (EFCTS). Congratulations to Cynthia Louis Charles (Dental Assisting) and Jeremy Cox (HVAC).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 10 Veterans Day Ceremony at GLHS
Nov 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 20 No School - Winter Break Begins
Jan 3 No School Teacher - PD Day
Jan 4 Classes Resume
Jan 17 No School - Martin Luther King Day
Feb 18 No School - Teacher PD Day
Feb 21 No School - Presidents Day
March 4 No School - Teacher Comp Day
Mar 28 - April 1 No School - Spring Break
Apr 15 No School - Good Friday
May 24 Last Day of Classes for Students
May 28 Class of 2022 Commencement
2021-22 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)
COVID-19 Dashboard
GJPS continues to work hard to simplify communication about COVID-19 so you can find the resources that matter most to you and your family. Our GJPS COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage contains the COVID-19 Dashboard, safety protocols and resources, and the latest email updates from GJPS.
You can access the GJPS COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage two ways:
- You can find the GJPS COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage housed under the "District Tab" in the top menu bar of the GJPS district website.
- The COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage is always linked on the GJPS district website homepage under "What's Trending.
BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits
We will continue to distribute BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits while supplies last. These test kits can be used to detect an active COVID-19 infection.
You may request kits for:
- The number of students you have enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools in your household
- Up to 2 parents/guardians per household
- The number of GJPS staff in your household
Kits are available for pick up after completing the Rapid Test Request Form at the GJPS Administration Building, 160 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. Please ring the bell inside the front door for service.
A confirmation email from GJPS will not be sent.
While Supplies Last
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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