East News

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:

1. February 8 (7th & 8th grade only)
2. 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.

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

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.

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

The Athletic Department will be sitting in during lunches on Tuesday, January 23rd and 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.

Any student who requested a locker should have one at this point (if you are not sure, it should be viewable in Infinite Campus now). A couple of reminders about our lockers for all students:

1. You must have a personal combination lock to secure your locker prior to use
2. No decorations on the outside of your lockers are permitted. If you would like to decorate your locker, please feel free to decorate the INSIDE of your locker. We are trying to keep the exterior of the lockers free from scratches and damage.

I know that the cold weather causes concerns coming to school in the morning. As a reminder, students are allowed in the building at 8:20 am for breakfast and at 8:30 am for class. The front doors are not open prior to that. SO, if a student arrives at 8 am, they will be outside until 8:20 am at the earliest. Please help your child time their arrival so they are not in the cold for extended times.

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)

There is a multicultural club meeting Tuesday, January 23 in room #102 immediately after school from 3:30-4pm. If you plan on coming, please make sure that you have arranged a ride home.

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.

• Current 6th graders, please make sure you made your music selection in IC. We extended the deadline to this Wednesday due to the snow day. ACE ELA forms are also due by this Wednesday, January 24. ***If you are a current Chinese student (before school) in 6th grade and want to continue in the program, please have your student go into IC and request CHINESE B for next year.
• In House, students created a blue and white chain with their goals and New Year’s resolutions to celebrate Reveur’s holiday: the new year!
• Sixth grade MAP testing is Monday, Jan 22, for ELA and Tuesday, Jan 30, for math.
• Scheduling selections for 7th grade were due this past Friday in Infinite Campus. If you have not done so already, please make sure your child’s selection for music/study-hall has been marked. Also, ACE ELA forms are due Monday to your child’s ELA teacher.
• Please remind students to have pencils for class as well as a charged Chromebook. Also a friendly reminder that 6th graders should not be eating or chewing gum in class!
• Stay tuned for announcements as the school talent show try-outs will be coming up soon!

1. Reminder to be talking with your student about high school scheduling and planning out which classes they might want to take next year. Students must submit their course requests on Infinite Campus by Friday, January 26th.
2. Parent teacher conference requests will be sent out soon. Be on the lookout for an email if any teachers request a conference with you!
3. Assistant principal Mrs. Hilbert sent out new locker assignments to students via their email. Students should see an email in their inbox with the subject line Your New Locker! with more information.

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.