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News from Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

MAY 2018

A MESSAGE From Superintendent Barrett

On May 8, the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is placing a combined Bond & Operating Levy on the ballot. The links below provide helpful information for your decision.

Please Visit the Master Facilities Page on the GJPS website for more information about our plan for the future of the Gahanna-Jefferson facilities.

Please read a letter from Tom Kneeland, Mayor City of Gahanna.

Read the Master Facilities Plan

Read Issue 2 Fast Facts

Watch What is the Master Facilities Plan? video

Watch What Does a Renovated Classroom Look Like? video

Watch How Will the Community Benefit from the Master Facilities Plan?

Watch What will Happen if the School Levy Doesn't Pass? video

Watch the video below for short message from Superintendent Steve Barrett.

PLEASE VOTE Tuesday, May 8

FEATURE Stories

FAMOUS WAX MUSEUM At BLACKLICK ELEMENTARY

W hat do Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Albert Einstein have in common? They all showed up (along with some of their friends) in the second-grade classrooms at Blacklick Elementary on April 4!

A few weeks before, the second-grade students began a biography project which included researching and writing a biography about a historical figure. Students chose their favorite person and worked diligently on their research and writing quite impressive biographies to share.

The biography project concluded with the celebrated "Biography Wax Museum." On April 4, students were asked to dress as the person in which they researched, or create a visual representation of their historical figure. Parents and other Blacklick classrooms were invited to visit the "exhibit" and hear the famous "wax figure" speak about their life.

Please enjoy the picture video below for highlights.

HONORING THE HOLOCAUST with Governor Kasich

By: Hannah Secrist, Student Journalist, Junior GLHS

Over the past four years, Jennifer Candor’s WWII class has been working to honor the lives of the six million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust through The Paperclip Project.

Each year, her students write letters requesting paper clips from family members, actors, professional athletes and, like in my case, political figures. At the beginning of the semester, I wrote a letter to Governor John Kasich, in which I explained how the project’s goal was to collect paper clips that would be put in a memorial built at GLHS. I was determined to hear from Governor Kasich, so I sent a letter not only to his office but to his home.

To my surprise, shortly after I sent the letter, Candor received an email from a Kasich staffer who wanted to put me on a phone call with the governor. I was ecstatic that someone as busy as Governor Kasich would take the time to directly contact a high school student such as myself.

Read the Full Article about "Honoring the Holocaust with Governor Kasich"

Enjoy the picture video below of the GLHS class visit to meet Governor Kasich.

Hannah Secrist is a reporter for the Gahanna Lincoln High School student publication, The Lion's Roar. Please visit the digital version of The Lion's Roar.

GLHS GRADUATION RATE AP Test Scores Shine

As we prepare to close out the 2018 school year, Gahanna Lincoln High School ends on an academic high note, illustrating the district’s ongoing commitment to high educational standards and its focus on preparing students for the future.

Learn about Gahanna Lincoln High School's Graduation Rate and high Advanced Placement (AP) test scores by clicking the image below.

TOO GOOD To Miss

Yes, it is May and with it comes one of the busiest times of the year for students, parents, and teachers. Please take a couple of minutes to get caught up and celebrate the great things that happened long ago...in April.

#WeAreLions Doing Great Things

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM

April 2018

IMPORTANT Stuff

Gahanna-Jefferson Schools Technology Curriculum

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools recognizes the prominent role technology plays in our world and community. Access to technology is a must in this day and age to foster the development of creators, innovators, and problem solvers in an ever-changing world.

We aim is to create a flexible learning environment that affords students the opportunity to collaborate, work on projects, do research, think critically and think creatively.

Please take a look at our video below as we showcase our new technology curriculum. You can find more information about the GJPS Technology Department at www.gjps.org.