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.

We had a great week at Chapelfield and we wrapped up MAP testing! We will send out MAP reports at progress reporting time. It was also great to see so many parents join our first PTO meeting of the year! We are excited about the exciting events coming up soon. Thank you for your support of our school.

Please take a moment to complete the Emergency Medical Authorization form. Classrooms that have 100% returned forms on infinite campus will earn a popsicle party and a movement break with the leadership team! This form is NOT just for field trips. It is a form that tells us who to call in case of emergency.

We have 69% in...please keep them coming in!

Here is the link to infinite campus to log in and complete it for EACH student:

https://gahannajeffersonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/gahanna_jefferson.jsp

The following school calendars were approved at the August GJPS School Board Meeting.

2023-24 GJPS School Calendar (PDF)

2024-25 GJPS School Calendar (PDF)

2025-26 GJPS School Calendar (PDF)

The GJPS calendar for this current school year (2022-2023) is linked below for your reference:

2022-23 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

For the 2022-23 school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ended the nationwide program which allowed students to receive school meals at no charge for the past two years.

While breakfast and lunch will still be available to all students in our cafeterias, the meals will no longer be free. Students who do not qualify for free/reduced-price meals will pay the following prices for breakfast and lunch:

• K-12 Breakfast: $1.50 *Breakfast begins at 7:40 AM at Chapelfield Elementary.
• Elementary School Lunch: $2.75
• Middle School Lunch: $3.00
• High School Lunch: $3.00

If you believe your family may qualify for free/reduced-price meals, please apply online with these easy steps:

1. Sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
2. Choose "MORE" in the left-hand column.
3. Choose "MEAL BENEFITS".

If approved, the completed application will cover the student for the entire 2022-23 school year, and no other steps will be necessary unless there is an income change during the school year.

Or, you may print and complete this paper Free/Reduced-Priced Meal Application (PDF) or pick one up at your student's school if you prefer.

Please feel free to contact Food Service Supervisor Megan Schweller if you have any questions.

RELATED LINKS

GJPS Food Service Webpage

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online Application Tutorial (PDF)

Dear Families,

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

The Book Fair will take place from September 26 - 30 in the Chapelfield Library. Read the parent letter for more information. This year, all purchases will include sales tax, so please make sure your student has enough money to include sales tax.

Volunteers are needed for every class during Book Fair. Please use the Sign-Up Genius if you would like to help. All volunteers will need to have a background check. Let us know if you need to link for the background check.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping.

Please contact Mrs. Long at longj@gjps.org with any questions. The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Jessica Long

Library Media Specialist

Chapelfield Elementary

Here is what is happening in PTO:

Mumkin Sales

This just in...due to popular demand, yellow mums are selling out fast! Please get your online orders in before the store closes at midnight on Monday, September 19.

Flower pick-up occurs at Chapelfield on Wednesday, September 28 from 1:30 - 5:30pm. Please consider donating your time by volunteering during the flower pick-up -- we have multiple time slots available. Please click on the SignUp Genius link below for more details. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4CA9A82BABF85-fall

Thank you for making time to support our students and our school!"

Skate Night

Thursday, September 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. @ Skate Zone 71. Come hang out with new and old friends!

Follow Us on Social Media:

https://m.facebook.com/chapelfieldpto/

Thursday, September 22: PTO Skate Party @ Skate Zone 71 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Friday, September 23: Progress Reports Published

Monday, September 26-Friday, September 30: Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, September 27: PTO Restaurant Nights @ Cane's

Thursday, September 29:

• Parent Teacher Conferences in person or virtual 3-7 p.m.
• 5th grade bake sale at school from 3:30-7 p.m.

Friday, September 30: Food Truck Friday's: Hogback BBQ Pit from 11-1 p.m.