Weekly Update December 9, 2022
New GLHS Sneak Peek
GLHS Fly Through Video
Take a look inside the new Gahanna Lincoln High School with this fly through animated video! You can see many of the incredible features that our new building will offer all of our students.
Please note that not all areas are visible in the fly through. Spaces such as the field house, administrative offices and our elective program classrooms are not shown in this video but are still part of the floor plan.
Many of the specific details for the interior of the building, including color selections, material selections, graphics and signage, are still being designed and not represented in the fly through. Likewise, the furniture you see is just a placeholder, as those decisions also have not been made.
RELATED LINKS
Master Facilities Plan & Building Projects Webpage
Phase Two Building Projects Webpage
Student Learning and Achievement Meeting
GLHS Course Offering Discussion
Check out this week’s Student Learning and Achievement Board of Education Committee meeting to learn about many of the course offerings and options our students have to choose from at the high school level. There is also a discussion about the process for choosing a learning model for GJPS.
The meeting starts at the 8:38 mark.
New Preschool Classroom Opening in January
Peer Models Ages 3.5 to 5 Years Wanted
Gahanna-Jefferson Preschool at Clark Hall is opening a new morning class (8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) and a new afternoon class (12:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) on January 4 and has spots available for peer models.
Peer Model Requirements:
- Must be potty trained
- Must be 3.5 years old by January 1, 2023
- Plays with toys appropriately
- Enjoys playing with other children
- Makes wants and needs known
- Interacts well with other children
- Follows simple directions
- Answers questions
For more information, contact Mrs. Stevens at StevensM@gjps.org
Royal Manor Elementary
Fifth-grade students at Royal Manor recently created a "Volume Zoo" to share with their Kindergarten Buddies. After using boxes to design and build their zoo animals, students measured the length, width and height of each box to find the volume of the whole animal. Thank you fifth-grade teachers and families (official box collectors), for providing this cross-curriculum learning experience.
Middle School Orchestra
Thirteen GJPS students from Middle Schools East, South and West recently participated in the Ohio String Teachers Association (OSTA) District XV Middle School Honors Orchestra.
Lincoln High School
7th Annual Shop with A Cop
Thank you Lions Locker, Gahanna Division of Police, Meijer North Hamilton Road, and all of our generous donors for a wonderful 7th ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP!
We are continually blown away by the tireless efforts of our GJPS community to provide a joyous holiday for so many GJPS families!
#theGJPSway
GLHS Exams: December 14-16
Help Send a GJPS Student to Washington, D.C.
In May 2023, our eighth-grade GJPS students will travel to Washington, D.C. to explore our nation's capital. This trip will provide our students with a deeper understanding of our American history and government and the importance of being civically engaged.
Unfortunately, the cost of travel, food and lodging can be a burden for some families. Please consider donating the full or partial tuition amount for one of our students in need to attend the class trip to Washington, D.C.
GLHS Holiday Hoopla
Sponsored by the GLHS Community Art Class
Find unique, handmade items from 40+ vendors.
- ceramics
- jewelry
- dog treats
- frozen cookie dough
- student artwork
- And much, much more
RELATED LINKS
Give to Gahanna
During this Season of Giving, consider a donation to a local nonprofit right here in Gahanna.
WE NEED BUS DRIVERS!
Can You Help?
Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding job with PAID training? GJPS is NOW hiring bus drivers and would love for you to apply TODAY!
RELATED LINKS
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 10 Holiday Hoopla at GLHS
December 19-January 2 Winter Break No School
January 3 Teacher Professional Development Day No School
January 4 Back to School for 2023
January 16 Martin Luther King Day No School
February 17 Teacher Professional Development Day No School
February 20 Presidents Day No School
March 3 Teacher Comp Day No School
March 27-31 Spring Break No School
April 7 Good Friday No School
May 24 Last Day of School for Students
May 27 Class of 2023 Commencement
Phase Two Projects
Building Pride for Our Future
In November 2020, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a bond and operating levy to fund Phase Two of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.
Phase Two of the Master Facilities Plan Includes:
- Additions and renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary
- Additions and renovations to Middle School East
- New Lincoln High School on current site
BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits Available for Symptomatic Students and Staff
BinaxNOW At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits are currently available for students and staff currently enrolled in GJPS schools who are EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS of COVID-19.
REQUEST FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE
While supplies last, you may request kits for:
The number of students you have enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools in your household who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
The number of GJPS staff in your household who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
A confirmation email will not be sent.
PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN PICKING UP A RAPID TEST AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PICK UP TIMES AND LOCATION
After completing a Rapid Test Kit Request Form, kits are available for pick up at:
GJPS Administration Building
160 S. Hamilton Road
Please ring the bell inside the front door for service.
While Supplies Last
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Let's Be Social
GJPS has very active Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts.
Please check us out and LIKE US, give us a comment or tweet and SHARE us!
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