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News from Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

April 2018

A MESSAGE From Superintendent Barrett

On May 8, the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is placing a combined Bond & Operating Levy on the ballot.

We encourage everyone to gather as much information as possible about Issue 2 before heading to the voting booth.

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

Watch the video below for an invitation to a Q&A town hall forum that will answer questions you have about Issue 2. Please plan to attend!

LEVY INFORMATION Town Hall Meeting

FEATURE Stories

EMPTY BOWLS FILL HEARTS At Royal Manor

On March 22, there were no empty stomachs at Royal Manor Elementary as 5 ^th graders helped feed numerous Gahanna families as part of an annual art show and charity event.

Empty Bowls started in 2008 when a 5th grade teacher at Royal Manor Elementary collaborated with the elementary art teacher and a high school ceramics teacher to use art to give back to the community. They decided to take part in an internationally recognized project called Empty Bowls, organizing a local art event to raise money to fight hunger.

Since that time, 5th grade students have been decorating ceramic bowls each year that were handmade by students at Gahanna Lincoln High School. During the process, the students learn in the classroom all about poverty and hunger as a social issue and how it affects the world around us.

Read the full article about Royal Manor and the Empty Bowl Project

Please enjoy the picture video below for highlights.

COLLABORATIVE ART Middle School South

At Gahanna Middle School South, Mr. Parker's Eighth Grade 2D Art classes and their families are getting artsy with a very creative form of art.

Learn all about this cool project by clicking the image below.

GLHS SCIENCE ACADEMY Wins Awards

Gahanna Lincoln High School’s Science Academy is designed to prepare students for future careers in science, research, engineering, robotics, programming, and the medical fields through a hands-on, project-based curriculum.

This award wining program housed at Clark Hall recently had many students win honors at several competitions around the state. Please read more about this program in the articles below.

GLHS Science Academy Wins Awards

Students' Research Pays Off in Science Competition

Enjoy the picture video below of our Special Aspects students doing their thing!

TOO GOOD To Miss

In the blink of an eye, March has come and gone. If you happened to miss these stories from around the district...take a couple of minutes to get caught up and celebrate the great thing going on in our schools!

#WeAreLions Doing Great Things

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM

March 2018

IMPORTANT Stuff

SUMMER JOB FAIR GLHS Students

All GLHS students are encouraged to stop by the Summer Job Fair sponsored by the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce and GJPS. Many local businesses looking for summer/seasonal employees will be available to speak with students.

Students should complete and bring several copies of a Student Job Fair Applicant Information Form which is available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded here .

If you are a local business that would like to have a table at the job fair to hire students, please contact Sharon Tomko , 614.416.0298

UPCOMING Events

Apr 9 Coffee with the Superintendent, Panera 6:30 PM

Apr 12 Board of Education Meeting, Clark Hall 6:30

Apr 25 Levy Information Town Hall Meeting, GMSW 6:30

Apr 27 Summer Job Fair, GLHS 10:30

Apr 26 Coffee with the Superintendent, Panera 7:30 AM

May 4 Cornerstone & Hall of Fame Awards, GLHS

May 5 Herb 'N Arts Fair, VFW Park, Noon-6:00 pm

May 23 Last day for students

May 26 GLHS Graduation

See Entire District Calendar

Herb 'N Arts Fair May 5

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