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.

Student grades for the 2nd quarter were finalized last week, please log onto Infinite Campus to see your child's grades.

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.

Note from the School Counselors about Small Groups:

Welcome back to all of our students! We are excited to start some small groups this semester (please refer to the winter break newsletter for more information). Unfortunately, when the form was first sent out the settings did not allow for responses from outside of the district email addresses. The issue has been resolved and we are excited for students to be signed up for these exciting opportunities! Please sign up on this form by January 10th for priority consideration.

PTA meeting for Gahanna Middle School East is tonight at 7 pm in the library. All are welcome to attend!

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.
• Mr. Barboza and Ms Hilbert reviewed expectations with students on Friday in gold period. Mr. Barboza also motivated students to increase their independence through responsible choices. He reiterated the importance of treating others with respect as well as “keeping nice things nice.” In other words, respect our classrooms, especially with all of the renovations.

• Scheduling for 2024-25: Mrs. Uniacke and Mrs. Williams will be visiting current 7th grade students to go over 8th grade scheduling options beginning on Thursday, 1/18 during math classes. Class options and other detailed information will be provided to students and parents following the visits. Course requests will be due electronically by Wednesday, 1/24.

• 7th ELA emailed a letter about our new research unit. Check your email for details!
• Math 7 has a quiz on percents this Friday!

1. New year, new goals! Remind your students to start the year off strong and stay on top of their work.

2. 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.

3. 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.

• Thursday, 1/11 at 6:30 - GLHS counselors will host an optional ​Parent Night​ in the GLHS auditorium to go over course information followed by a curriculum fair in the cafeteria for parents/guardians.

• 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

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.