News from Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools May/June 2019

Above: Students at GMSW gather for an activity during the MSW Cultural Fair.

"Where Students Come First"

A MESSAGE   From Superintendent Barrett

COLUMBUS LIBRARY Summer Reading Challenge

Help your child stay on track for school success by reading this summer. Sign them up for Columbus Metropolitan Library's Summer Reading Challenge  online or at any Columbus Metropolitan Library location starting Saturday, June 1.   Your kids can earn badges and prizes just by reading and completing literacy activities. Encourage your child to take the challenge and read every day. Make it a family activity – you can sign up for a family account.

FEATURE Stories

CHAPELFIELD ELEMENTARY Third Grade Town

Parents and students at Chapelfield Elementary are no strangers to the annual Third Grade Town project. The school’s well-known event has evolved over the years, thanks to the third grade team of Rob Williams, Casie Taylor and Haley Doke. According to Williams, the concept first began eight years ago when fellow teacher, Jennifer Sinkey, introduced the idea to have kindergarten, first- and second-graders use fake money to purchase goods or services from the third graders’ businesses. But Williams saw an opportunity to expand the project – not just teaching a valuable economics lesson, but also helping to pay for a fantastic field trip to Heartland Outdoor School , which offers students a hands-on way to learn about the environment.  Read complete article

MIDDLE SCHOOL Western Adventure Trip

Traveling is an effective and immersive form of education, and this June, more than 30 students from Gahanna-Jefferson middle schools are heading west. The eighth graders will go on a week-long excursion through Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and Grand Teton, making several incredible stops along the way. The initial idea for the trip came from teachers Willie Zamora, Colleen Alexander Green, Ed Thomas and Dave Palguta about 10 years ago when they were part of a Miami University class with a field station in Dubois, Wyoming. While the teachers were there, they realized it would be a wonderful opportunity for students. After two years of organization, they were ready to show kids the culture and science of the western part of the country.  Read complete article

GEAR PROGRAM At GLHS

GEAR (Gahanna Employability Adult Readiness) is a one-of-a-kind transition program that combines secondary education and competitive integrated employment for students who have met all high school graduation requirements. If you are a frequent customer of Gahanna's Kroger Marketplace, chances are you have met one of our adult students, Camden. Please watch the video to learn more about GEAR and Camden's success story.

TOO GOOD To Miss

School is out and now is the time to reflect on some of the stories we hope you won't forget. GLHS Class of 2019 Graduates May 25 GLHS Alumni Launch Apollo 11 Gahanna Hall of Fame Inductees GJPS Dale Foor Award Honorees GLHS Bands and Choirs Are Superior At State Competition GLHS Lion's Roar Wins State Awards Gahanna Middle School South Spoken Word Middle School Career Cafe High Point Leadership Teams

IMPORTANT Stuff

GAHANNA RESIDENTS IN NEED (GRIN)  Provides Free Lunch

APOLLO 11 Film Screening at COSI

Did you miss the special screening of Apollo 11 at the Gahanna Theatre earlier this month? Here is your chance to see it one more time in the Columbus area. Saturday, June 15 3:15 - 5:15 COSI 333 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio Q & A Following the screening with 1995 GLHS Grads:  Todd Miller Director & Producer Matt Morton Composer TICKETS

MIDDLE SCHOOL FUN A t two.fifty.four

UPCOMING Events June 15 Apollo 11 screening at COSI Aug 13  Freshmen Only at GLHS Aug 14  First Day of School for GJPS Sep 2  Labor Day - No School Oct 11  End of First Quarter Oct 14  Teacher PD - No School Oct 21  Comp Day - No School Nov 8  Teacher PD - No School Nov 27-29  Thanksgiving Holiday - No School  Dec 21  End of Second Quarter Dec 23 - Jan 3  Winter Break - No School See Entire District Calendar

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