East News

Meetings will begin on January 11 and run through February 22 from 7:30 am - 8:40 am at GMSE. Please see the flyer and email Mr. Merrick to confirm your participation or get your questions answered.

Gahanna Lincoln High School will be virtually hosting their annual College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Student and Parent meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 6:30-8:30pm. College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities. The links for the virtual sessions are as follows:

• 6:30-7:30pm - CCP information from central Ohio college and university partners

• 7:30-8:30pm - GJPS CCP specific information

As shared on the Ohio Department of Higher Education's website, "the purpose of [the CCP] program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options to college-ready students, at no or limited costs to students and families." More information about the program can be found on the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s website.

I urge every family to have a conversation with their children about the use of the 'N' word. Even though the number of times this comes to the office is few, I am sure I do not hear of each time this is used by one of our students. To be clear, this word does not have any place in our school and is the most emotion-filled word in the English language. There are times that students, not fully appreciating the power in their words, choose to use it. Sometimes among their friends, sometimes asking another for permission and at times within earshot of others. In each case, other students hear this word being used and make judgements about the student who uses it. As a society, we need to aim high... this is one of those times. Please speak to your child about this and ALL types of racially targeted language. All of our students need to hear that this type of language is not acceptable. If you hear about something that needs to be addressed specifically, please let one of the building administrators know.

Please complete this form if you (your student) are interested in being assigned a locker for the remainder of the 2024 school year. This request is ONLY meant for students who are not currently assigned a locker. The new addition is now open and additional lockers are available!

Form will remain open until January 12th, 2024. Lockers will be assigned the week of January 15th.

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)

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!

We are THRILLED to be moving into the new classrooms! Students helped to move many teachers into their new classrooms in December. The classrooms are beautiful and the students and staff loved to finally get in! There will be an open house for the public if anyone would like to see the addition on Wednesday, January 24 from 5 - 6 pm.

• Scheduling for 2024-25 school year: Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Uniacke will be visiting current 6th grade students to go over 7th grade scheduling information beginning on Friday, 1/12 during ELA classes. Class options and other information will be provided to students and parents following the visits. *Course requests will be due electronically by Friday, 1/19.
• Sixth grade desperately needs boxes of tissues! Please send in a box if you are able because we requested less at the beginning of the year due to space constraints/construction. Thanks in advance!
• Our book signature policy will be slightly adjusted this semester- two book signatures in a week (rather than 3) will result in an after-school detention. Book signatures are given for not meeting expectations of being respectful, ready, or responsible and can be viewed by parents/guardians in Infinite Campus under “documents.” Your child is aware when they receive a book signature.

• 7th Design & Modeling - Students have been challenged to create an ankle foot orthosis for a patient with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Students will present their orthosis on Wednesday.

• ACE 7/8 is studying slope and how fractions impact the slope of a line. We are working on using linear equations to create a stained glass window.

• Book Signatures: The new book signature cycle for 7th grade students starts today. The cycle will run from 1/16 to 2/2. Remember, all book students can be viewed on infinite Campus!

1. Math classes are sending home a letter to talk about Honors Algebra 1. Please have your student return by Tuesday, January 16th if your child opts in for Honors Algebra 1.

2. We will still happily take any Kleenex donations you can provide! Thanks in advance for your generosity.

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Scheduling for 2024-25: It's time for your 8th grader to start thinking about high school course options! Please see important GLHS dates/information below...

• Thursday, 1/11 during gold period - GLHS counselors will be visiting GMSE to review course options and scheduling information with our 8th graders. Do not worry, selections will not be due until 1/26.

• GLHS counselors will return to GMSE on Friday, 2/2 to help anyone who hasn't selected courses or has major issues with the process.

We are excited for students to start thinking about their transition to the high school. Please see their assigned GLHS school counselor below if you have specific questions related to this process.

Assigned GLHS Counselor Last Names Grades 9-12

• Chelsey Stalnaker: Last Names Starting with A-Car & Career Center Seniors
• Dr. Julie Nelson Slagle: Last Names Starting with Cas-Fo & Career Center Juniors
• Melissa Monnig: Last Names Starting with Fp-Ke
• Duane Miller: Last Names Starting with Kf-Or
• Annie Prenoveau: Last Names Starting with Os-Sn
• Landon Erb: Last Names Starting with So-Z

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 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.