

East News
2/5/2024
This week is SPIRIT WEEK at GMSE
- TUESDAY: Disney Day
- WEDNESDAY: Twin/Triplet/Quadruplet Day
- THURSDAY: Mathlete vs Athlete
- FRIDAY: Wear Red, White & Pink
Celebrate Palentine’s Day with Onraka!!!
7th & 8th Grade FUN Night
7th & 8th Grade FUN Night is Friday, February 9 from 6 - 7:30 pm here at GMSE. Please see the attached flyer.
From the PTA
- Please consider ordering from The Berwick for a special Dine IN night to support the PTA. Order by 2/21 and get your dinner delivered to the school ready for pick up on 2/23 at 6:30 pm. The flyer is attached here for additional details.
- Please also consider signing up to donate beverages or a dessert for the wonderful teachers at GMSE during their Parent/Teacher conference night. Here is a link to help. THANK YOU!
MAP Testing
MAP Testing for math begins on Tuesday this week. Students will take MAP tests throughout the day during their math classes or Gold period time with some adjustments to their schedules. There is nothing to prepare for, we have been doing that from the time that students started school. Please encourage your child to do their best so we can get a good reflection of their strengths and where we can push them.
Parent Teacher Conferences
If you would like to arrange a P/T conference please call into the office at 614-478-5550. There are two dates coming up:
- February 8 (7th & 8th grade only)
- February 15 (all grades)
We are continuing to offer virtual conferences from 4 - 5 pm and in-person conferences from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Yearbook Sales NOW Through 2/26
You should have received an email from HR Imaging about ordering a yearbook. The window to order a yearbook is now open and sales run through February 26. There are very few (if any) extras that will be available for purchase in the spring, so make sure to reserve one now if you are interested.
Here is a link to order a yearbook on-line: book.hrimaging.com
Gahanna Gala Volunteers Needed
Gahannah-Jefferson Education Foundation is approximately five and a half weeks away from its Annual Gala - The Roaring 20's.
The foundation relies on volunteers to make this event possible and they humbly submit the Volunteer Signup page for you or those in your network who be interested in attending and volunteering. If nothing else, you get to dress up for the roaring 20s! It is promised to be a fantastic event.
Please see the link below for all open opportunities and forward this email on to anyone interested.
If you have any questions, feel free to email the volunteer chair, Rachael Pinckney, at rachaelapinckney@gmail.com.
8th Grade Scheduling Presentation for Gahanna Lincoln High School
Here is the information about scheduling classes that was shared with parents and students who will be attending GLHS next year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gDR5uHTmh5GrZ4o9tczWexn9lKRWIjjtNDUglY-5QDI/edit?usp=sharing
7th & 8th Grade Spring Sports Sign-Ups
The Athletic Department met with students during lunches on Tuesday, January 30th for Spring sports sign ups. Spring sports include Boys and Girls Track, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Boys Baseball & Girls Softball. If your 7th or 8th grader is interested in trying out and playing for either of these sports, please have them sign up to receive information. If you have any questions about spring sports please email our MS athletic director: sendelbachg@gjps.org
Chinese New Year Celebration
Join us to celebrate lunar new year and get some good luck to start the year of the Dragon!! It's a come and go event with different fun cultural stations to experience.
- 4:30pm-6:30pm, Wednesday, Feb. 7
- 3rd floor at Clark Hall
- (380 Granville St, Gahanna, OH 43230)
Spring Baseball Conditioning
Attached is some information about baseball conditioning that started last week. Prospective players meet every Tues & Thurs from 5:00-6:15 pm at Middle School West (enter thru back courtyard doors)...this is not mandatory & completely optional!
6th Grade Update
- This week is spirit week! See attached flyer for details.
- Thank you so much for all the tissue donations so far! Feel free to keep them coming!
- Please remind students to charge their Chromebooks and that no candy or gum is permitted in 6th grade classrooms. Assignments are on the launchpad, and students should be checking it daily to stay on top of assignments.
7th Grade Update
Ace 7/8 has been studying inequalities and representing situations with inequalities. We are starting Chapter 8: Exponents and Functions.
- Math 7 had a test Monday!
- The book signature cycle will reset today and go from 2/5 to 2/23! Please remember students & families can access book signatures on infinite campus through the documents section.
8th Grade Update
Parent Teacher Conferences are this week on Thursday. Please call the front office (614-478-5550) to schedule.
Remind your students to make sure their cell phones are powered off when they walk into the building! Since we are seeing more phone/apple watch usage, we want to ensure students that phone expectations are the same as at the beginning of the year. If you should need to contact your student at school, please contact the main office. Thank you for your support!
Gala Raffle Tickets Available!
Get your raffle tickets!
GRAND PRIZE- $1,000 CASH
Cost for raffle tickets: 1 Ticket = $10.00; 3 Tickets = $25.00
This is a 50/50 Raffle! That means that Gahanna Middle School East will receive 50% back on the total amount of raffle tickets purchased by GMSE families and friends. Drawing is 2/24/2024, need not be present to win and anyone can purchase. Go to www.GJEF.org for more information. See the attached flyer!
The GJPS Heart & Pride Award
The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.
The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-478-5550