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GEMS Students Visit Sharon Woods Metro ParkGEMS 3rd grade students visited Sharon Woods Metro Park where they explored the woods and pond in search of living organisms.
GEMS 3rd grade students visited Sharon Woods Metro Park where they explored the woods and pond in search of living organisms.
GEMS 7th Graders Visit OSUGEMS strives to connect our students with professionals and advocates in the community and provide authentic learning experiences. 7th grade students visited Ohio Stadium to learn how the university manages its zero waste program following game days and campus events.
GEMS strives to connect our students with professionals and advocates in the community and provide authentic learning experiences. 7th grade students visited Ohio Stadium to learn how the university manages its zero waste program following game days and campus events.
GEMS 4th Graders Painted a "Make a Change" MuralIn partnership with Columbus artist Lisa McLymont and CAPA, GEMS 4th grade students painted a mural as part of their poetry expedition. The "Make the Change" mural will be displayed at one of CAPA theaters. Great work 4th grade!
In partnership with Columbus artist Lisa McLymont and CAPA, our 4th grade students painted a mural as part of their poetry expedition. The "Make the Change" mural will be displayed at one of CAPA theaters. Great work 4th grade!
GEMS 6th Graders at Camp Mary OrtonGEMS 6th graders enjoyed their time at Camp Mary Orton. They participated in games and challenges, enjoyed free time fun, hiked, and loved the heat of a campfire.
GEMS 6th graders at Camp Mary Orton
Fieldwork at Alum Creek Lake7th grade students visited Alum Creek Lake. Students tested water samples from the lake, identified small animals found in the lake water, learned how the Alum Creek Dam works, created a model of a dam, and enjoyed a nature walk. Our young scientists will return to the lake later this year to review the results of their findings.
GEMS 7th Graders
GEMS Teachers and Staff Members
GEMS teachers and staff members
GEMS Celebration of Learning and Better World Day
GEMS Celebration of Learning and Better World Day
GEMS 8th graders created natural selection board games.
GEMS 8th graders created natural selection board games.
GEMS 4th graders working on clay projects!GEMS 4th graders working on clay projects during the last week of school!
GEMS 4th graders working on clay projects during the last week of school!
Crossing Cultures ExpeditionEarlier this November, as part of the Crossing Cultures expedition, the GEMS 7th grade class visited the campus of Central State University, an HBCU, and the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. Students completed a scavenger hunt on the college campus that included finding campus point of interests and speaking to college students. At the museum they learned about the impact African Americans have made in the United States.
Crossing Cultures expedition

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Interested in attending GEMS in the 2023-2024 School Year? Space is Limited! Enroll Today!

Do you know someone who might be interested in attending GEMS in the 2023-2024 school year? 
Please contact Wesley Owens, Registrar & Community Outreach Liaison at [email protected] with any questions. 

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Weekly Announcements

May 21, 2023

  • Thank you to all of our students and families that attended Student Led Conferences and a huge congratulations to all of our 8th grade students who successfully completed passage presentations! It was amazing to see all of the work work that went into presentations!

  • This week is the last week of school for students for the 2022-2023 school year

  • Come out to support our middle school students Monday night at 6:30 as they showcase their spring production of The Wiz. Students have been working extremely hard and are excited to share their work

  • 8th grade families, as you should be aware by now, 8th grade graduation is this Wednesday at 6:30pm at the Indianola Church of Christ.

  • Kindergarten Promotion will take place this Thursday at 10am at GEMS. If you would like to provide treats for the reception following, please e-mail [email protected]. 

  • Thank you all for an amazing school year, even as difficulties have come our way,  GEMS students and  families have shown over and over, that you are the best!  Thank you for being a part of the GEMS family and have a great week!

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It's time to complete your student's Annual Student Registration for 2023-24!

We look forward to having your student continuing to be enrolled at Graham Elementary and Middle School (GEMS) next year, however, your student's spot for next school year is NOT guaranteed until all Annual Student Registration forms have been completed and are received by the school.  

Please use our online system to complete Registration forms: https://gems.esvportal.com/
If you already have an account in the online eSchool/OneView system, use the same login you used for the 2022-23 school year. If you did not create an account last year, you will need to create an account using the invite code. You should have received an e-mail and letter with the invite code. Please contact us via email at: [email protected] or call 614-253-4000 with any questions. 
1. As you set up your account you will be asked to create your own PIN.
2. After your account is created, select 'Manage My Students' on the Enrollment Student Dashboard to link your students to your account. You will enter the Invite Code.
3. Next, select View Online Forms, and under 2023-24 Back to School Forms you'll see 'Annual Student Registration'. Information should be pre-populated into the forms. Double check that the pre-populated information is correct, fix any wrong information, complete all fields, and then submit. Check each Section.
4. NOTE:  BEFORE trying to update the information, choose Yes or No at the beginning of each section.
5. Once you have completed all seven parts, select Save and Return THEN Save and Submit to District.
Click here to review the OneView How To for what you'll see when you enter the eSchool site. This answers many of the Frequently Asked Questions. Please contact us via email at: [email protected] or call 614-253-4000 with any questions.
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School Fee, Proof of Residency and Food Service Info!

ANNUAL SCHOOL FEE

We ask our families to help with expenses by making an annual school contribution of $35.00. You may pay with credit card, cash, check or money order in person or by mail. You may also pay with a credit card online via the GEMS School Store.


PROOF OF RESIDENCY

In addition to the Registration Packet, we are mandated by the Ohio Department of Education to obtain a new proof of residency every school year. This may be a copy of a utility bill or bank statement (dated on or after July 1, 2022). Please mail, drop off or e-mail your proof of residency to [email protected]. But it must be submitted on or before the first day of school.


FREE AND REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION

The USDA will not be extending the pandemic related food service program waivers for the 2022-23 school year. This program has allowed The Graham Family of Schools and other school districts to provide free lunches and breakfasts to all students since the spring of 2020. All families should fill out a Free & Reduced School Meals Application to see if they qualify for free or reduced meal pricing. Please complete the application and return it to the front office as soon as possible. The GEMS front office is open Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-3:00pm. Click here to print complete the application.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact, Wesley Owens, Registrar & Community Outreach Liaison at [email protected] or 614-253-4000.

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