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GEMS Teachers and Staff Members
GEMS teachers and staff members
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 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

Upcoming Events

Sep
28

No School - PD Days

Thu Sep 28 2023
to Fri Sep 29 2023

Oct
6

Groovy Gryphon Friday

Fri Oct 6 2023
Oct
11

Curriculum Night

Wed Oct 11 2023
Oct
13

Groovy Gryphon Friday

Fri Oct 13 2023
Oct
17

Invited Conferences

Tue Oct 17 2023
to Thu Oct 19 2023

Oct
17

OST ELA Assessment - 3rd Grade

Tue Oct 17 2023
to Wed Oct 18 2023

News

GEMS students

Important School Announcements

September 17, 2023

  • Drop off in the morning is no earlier than 8:00am. Please do not drop off students earlier than 8:00am as doors will not yet be open. Student should enter in the gym doors until 8:15am. Dismissal will begin at 3:15pm.

  • The front office will be closed between 3:00- 3:30pm. Please note that beginning the week of  September 25th, the front office will be closed from 2:30 - 3:30pm. This will provide a smoother and quicker dismissal process. Please let the front office know of any changes in dismissal plans, prior to 2:15pm. Please look out for a letter that will be sent home this week to explain the latest dismissal updates. 

  • This Friday and every Friday is Groovy Gryphon Spirit day! This Friday is mismatch day. Get creative and mix it up. Crazy color combos 2 different shoes? What will you choose? Each week we will also focus on teaching and embodying our Habits of Learning. Our habit of the week for this week is teamwork. Ask your child this week how they have shown teamwork  at school or at home and how they are being a Change Agent. Also please ask your child about kickboard and kickboard paychecks.

  • Please note that on Thursday, September 28th and Friday, September 29th, there will be no school for students, as these are professional development days for school staff.

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All GEMS Families Must Complete Transportation Request

All GEMS families who need transportation for the school year must complete a transportation request. If you filled out an application last year, you need to fill out an application this year. Please click here to complete the Charter Non-Public Request for Transportation. Complete the application TODAY to insure that your student(s) has transportation for the first day of school.


Please record the application number prior to submitting the application. It will not be available at completion. In the "Student" portion of the application use the dropdown menu to select "Charter" then enter the school name in the space provided.  


Families will not receive written communication confirming their route. Please call CCS Transportation office at 614-365-5074 to confirm that the application was processed.

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Interested in attending GEMS in the 2023-2024 School Year? Enrolling Select Grades! Enroll Today!

Do you know someone who might be interested in attending GEMS in the 2023-2024 school year? There are openings in grades; K, 3rd, 5th and 6th!
Please contact GEMS at [email protected] oir 614-253-4000 with any questions. 
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